McKean County Corruption, Endangerment Charges Filed
SMETHPORT, Pa. — Victor Hop Plunkett III, 37, of Crosby, Pa., is facing multiple charges in McKean County, including corruption of minors and endangering the welfare of children. According to court documents, the charges were filed on April 1, 2026, with the Magisterial District Judge 48-3-02.
The docket number for the case is MJ-48302-CR-0000058-2026. Plunkett is charged with corruption of minors (18 Pa.C.S. § 6301), endangering the welfare of children (18 Pa.C.S. § 4304), and distributing a small amount of marijuana (35 Pa.C.S. § 780-113). Additionally, he is charged with failing to notify the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation of a change of name or address (75 Pa.C.S. § 1515).
The incident allegedly occurred on February 1, 2026, in Norwich Township, McKean County. The arresting agency was the Lewis Run Pennsylvania State Police, with Officer Richard T. Obermeyer listed as the arresting officer. A preliminary arraignment is scheduled for April 14, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. before Magisterial District Judge William K. Todd.
Plunkett’s address is listed as Crosby, Pa., 16724. He has not been fingerprinted, and it is not indicated whether he has applied for or been assigned a public defender. The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing.
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office, located at the McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, Pa., 16749, is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the case. The phone number for the district attorney’s office is 814-887-3312.
As the case progresses, it is essential to remember 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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