Harassment Charge Filed in McKean County
SMETHPORT, Pa. — A harassment charge has been filed against Christopher A. Norton, 37, of Killbuck, NY, in the Magisterial District Court 48-3-02. The charge, graded as a M3, stems from an incident that occurred on January 27, 2026, and is described as HARASSMENT – COMM. REPEATEDLY IN ANOTHER MANNER, under 18 § 2709 §§ A7.
According to court records, Norton was arrested by Lewis Run PSP and arraigned on January 28, 2026, before Magisterial District Judge William K. Todd. The defendant was advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel but did not request a public defender. Norton’s bail was set at $5,000 unsecured.
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for February 5, 2026, at 8:30 am, at the Magisterial District Court. The case is currently active and awaiting the preliminary hearing. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this matter.
It is essential to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case, and the court will determine the outcome based on the evidence presented.
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