Wellsboro Man Faces Multiple Drug Charges
WELLSBORO, Pa. — Christopher Hockenberry, a 44-year-old resident of Wellsboro, is facing multiple drug-related charges in the Magisterial District Court 04-3-03. The charges, filed on January 16, 2026, include contraband/controlled substance, possession of controlled substance by person not registered, and multiple counts of use/possession of drug paraphernalia.
According to court records, Hockenberry was arrested by Officer Michael W. Bostwick of the Mansfield Boro Police Department on January 15, 2026. The incident occurred in Mansfield Borough, Tioga County. Hockenberry is currently being held at the Tioga County Prison, unable to post bail, which was set at $10,000.
The charges against Hockenberry include 18 Pa.C.S. § 5123 §§ A (contraband/controlled substance), 35 § 780-113 §§ A16 (possession of controlled substance by person not registered), and multiple counts of 35 § 780-113 §§ A32 (use/possession of drug paraphernalia). A preliminary hearing is scheduled for February 4, 2026, before Magisterial District Judge Tiffany Cummings.
Hockenberry has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel and has requested the appointment of a public defender. The case is currently active, and Hockenberry is awaiting a preliminary hearing. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this matter.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The prosecuting authority, in this case, the Tioga County District Attorney’s Office, will present evidence in court to support the charges against Hockenberry.
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