Theft Charges Filed in McKean County Court
SMETHPORT, Pa. — A criminal case is underway in the Magisterial District Court 48-3-02, with defendant Bryent Wayne Johnson facing multiple theft charges. The case, docket number MJ-48302-CR-0000009-2026, was filed on January 20, 2026, with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as the plaintiff.
According to court records, Johnson, a 24-year-old male from Kane, Pa., is charged with four counts of theft, including two counts of Theft By Unlaw Taking-Movable Prop (18 Pa.C.S. § 3921(a)) and two counts of Theft By Fail To Make Req Disp Funds (18 Pa.C.S. § 3927(a)). The alleged incidents occurred on September 11, 2025.
The defendant was arrested by McKean County Detectives, with Todd A. Erickson listed as the arresting officer. Johnson is currently being held at the McKean County Prison, unable to post bail, which was set at $40,000.00.
A preliminary arraignment was scheduled for January 21, 2026, at 8:45 am, with Magisterial District Judge William K. Todd presiding. A preliminary hearing is also scheduled for January 29, 2026, at 8:30 am at the McKean County Courthouse.
The defendant has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel, but has not requested a public defender. Johnson has not been fingerprinted, according to court records.
The case is being prosecuted by the McKean County District Attorney’s Office, with Justin James Smith, Esq. representing the defendant.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The prosecuting authority, in this case, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, will need to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt in order to secure a conviction.
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