Port Allegany Man Charged with Simple Assault, Harassment
PORT ALLEGANY, Pa. — Robert W. Furman Sr., a 58-year-old Port Allegany resident, has been charged with Simple Assault and Harassment following an incident on April 19, 2026. The charges were filed at the Magisterial District Court 48-3-02, with the docket number MJ-48302-CR-0000070-2026.
According to court records, Furman was arrested by Lewis Run PSP on April 19, 2026, and was advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel. The defendant’s address is listed as Port Allegany, PA 16743. The incident occurred in Annin Township, McKean County.
The charges against Furman include one count of Simple Assault, graded as a M2 offense, and one count of Harassment, specifically subjecting another to physical contact. The offenses are cited under 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701(A1) and 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(A1), respectively.
A preliminary arraignment was scheduled for April 19, 2026, at 4:02 pm, before Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr. A preliminary hearing is also scheduled for April 23, 2026, at 8:30 am. The defendant’s bail was set at $10,000, unsecured.
The case is currently active and awaiting preliminary hearing. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this matter.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 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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