Westfield Man Charged with False Firearm Statement, 18 Pa.C.S. § 6111
WESTFIELD, Pa. – A Westfield resident, Shane M. Knowles, 22, was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge James R. Edgcomb on September 2, 2026 on two felony counts stemming from a false written statement concerning a firearm. The case, docket number MJ-04301-CR-0000082-2026, remains active and is awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for October 1, 2026.
According to the criminal docket, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania filed a complaint (No. 2600004911) alleging that Knowles made a materially false written statement related to the purchase, delivery, or transfer of a firearm in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 6111. The charge is classified as a third‑degree felony (Grade F3). A second count accuses Knowles of making a false statement under penalty, a third‑degree misdemeanor (Grade M3) under 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904. Both offenses are dated April 10, 2026.
Knowles was arrested by the Westfield Borough Police Department, with Officer Andrew T. Adams listed as the arresting officer. The docket does not specify the exact arrest date. Following his arrest, the court set unsecured bail at $5,000 on September 2, 2026. No additional conditions were noted, and the bail status is listed as “None.”
The defendant, a native of Westfield, Pennsylvania (ZIP 16950), was advised of his right to apply for counsel and requested a public defender. The application for a public defender was provided and approved. As of the latest entry, Knowles has not been fingerprinted.
Procedurally, the case was filed on September 2, 2026, and an initial preliminary arraignment was scheduled for the same day at 9:45 a.m. before Judge Edgcomb. A preliminary hearing is set for October 1, 2026 at 9:45 a.m., also before Judge Edgcomb, at the Tioga County Magisterial District Court (MDJ 04‑3‑01). The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office, located at 118 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901, is prosecuting the case.
No disposition has been entered, and the docket lists the case status as “Active – Awaiting Preliminary Hearing.” Financial penalties, restitution, or court costs have not been assessed at this time.
As the proceedings continue, the presumption of innocence remains in effect, and the Commonwealth will present its evidence at the upcoming hearing.
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