McKean County Man Faces Multiple Charges
SMETHPORT, Pa. — Ryan Hisham Shawish, a 19-year-old man from Manassas Park, VA, is facing multiple charges in McKean County after an incident on January 31, 2026. According to court records, Shawish was arrested by Trooper Kyle J. Morton of the Lewis Run PSP and is currently being held at the McKean County Prison, unable to post bail.
The charges against Shawish include: Misdemeanor counts of Marijuana-Small Amount Personal Use (35 § 780-113 §§ A31), Use/Poss of Drug Paraphernalia (35 § 780-113 §§ A32), Purch etc Alcoh Bev by a Minor (18 § 6308 §§ A), and Disorderly Conduct Hazardous/Physi Off (4 § 5503 §§ A4), as well as Summary offenses of Immediate Notice of Accident to Police Department – Towing Req (5 § 3746 §§ A2), Driving at Safe Speed (6 § 3361), Driving on Right Side of Roadway – General Rule (7 § 3301 §§ A), Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic – Single (8 § 3309 §§ 1), Careless Driving – General Rule (9 § 3714 §§ A), Investigation by Police Officers – Duty of Operator/Pedestrian (10 § 6308 §§ A), Restrictions on Alcoholic Beverages (11 § 3809 §§ A), and Restraint Systems – Other Vehicle (12 § 4581 §§ A2iiA).
A preliminary arraignment was scheduled for February 1, 2026, before Magisterial District Judge William K. Todd, and a preliminary hearing is set for February 5, 2026, at 8:30 am before Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr. Shawish’s bail was set at $2,500.00, and he has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel.
The case is currently active and awaiting preliminary hearing. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office, led by District Attorney, is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this matter.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The prosecuting authority, in this case, the McKean County District Attorney’s Office, will proceed with the case in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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