McKean County Man Charged with Crimes
SMETHPORT, Pa. — A Duke Center man is facing serious charges in McKean County after being accused of deviate sexual intercourse with a child and tampering with physical evidence. Sean Edward Williams, 31, was taken into custody by Lewis Run PSP on February 5, 2026, and is currently being held at the McKean County Prison, unable to post $50,000 monetary bail.
According to court documents, Williams is charged with one count of Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse with a Child, a felony of the first degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 3123, and one count of Tampering with or Fabricating Physical Evidence, a misdemeanor of the second degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4910. The alleged incidents occurred on June 1, 2024.
Williams’ case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing, which was scheduled for February 5, 2026, before Magisterial District Judge William K. Todd. The defendant has not requested a public defender and has not been fingerprinted, according to court records.
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case. The district attorney’s office is located at the McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute this case, and the court will determine the outcome based on the evidence presented.
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