Wellsboro Man Charged with Simple Assault, Harassment
WELLSBORO, Pa. — Chester Lee Johnson, 37, of Wellsboro, is facing multiple charges, including simple assault and harassment, following an incident on April 5, 2026, in Delmar Township, Tioga County.
According to court records, Johnson has been charged with two counts of simple assault, graded as misdemeanors of the second degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701(a)(1). He has also been charged with two counts of harassment, graded as summary offenses, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(a)(3), for engaging in a course of conduct with no legitimate purpose. Additionally, Johnson has been charged with one count of criminal mischief, graded as a misdemeanor of the second degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 3304(a)(5), for damaging property.
The charges were filed by the Mansfield Pennsylvania State Police, with Officer Chaes R. D’Andrea listed as the arresting officer. The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing, with Magisterial District Judge Robert L. Repard assigned to the case.
Johnson’s address is listed as Wellsboro, PA 16901, and he has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel. However, it is not indicated in the court records whether he has requested a public defender or been fingerprinted.
The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the case. The docket number for the case is MJ-04302-CR-0000041-2026, and it was filed on April 14, 2026.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office will be responsible for prosecuting the case.
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