Smethport Man Charged with Stalking, Harassment
SMETHPORT, Pa. — Christopher Orin Lewis, 32, of Smethport, is facing multiple charges, including stalking and harassment, following an incident on February 4, 2026. According to court records, Lewis was charged with Stalking – Repeatedly Commit Acts To Cause Fear, a felony of the third degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709.1(A1), as well as Harassment – Follow In Public Place, a misdemeanor of the third degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(A2), and Harassment – Course of Conduct W/No Legitimate Purpose, a summary offense, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(A3). Additionally, Lewis was charged with Conspiracy – Stalking – Repeatedly Commit Acts To Cause Fear, a felony of the third degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 903.
The charges were filed by the Foster Township Police Department, with Officer Eric J. Neiswonger listed as the arresting officer. The case is currently awaiting a preliminary hearing, with Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr. assigned to the case. Lewis’s address is listed as Smethport, PA 16749, and he has not requested a public defender. The defendant has not been fingerprinted, according to court records.
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the case. The docket number for the case is MJ-48101-CR-0000065-2026, and it was filed on March 3, 2026. The case status is currently listed as inactive, with a processing status of awaiting preliminary hearing. It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the McKean County District Attorney’s Office will be responsible for prosecuting the case.
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