Kane Man Charged with Risking Catastrophe, Reckless Endangerment
KANE, Pa. — Gregory James Gault, 64, of Kane, is facing multiple charges, including risking catastrophe and reckless endangerment, after an incident on May 9, 2026. According to court records, Gault was arrested by Trooper Desmond A. Serafini of the Lewis Run Pennsylvania State Police and is being held at the McKean County Prison, unable to post $50,000 monetary bail.
The charges against Gault include 18 Pa.C.S. § 3302, risking catastrophe, a felony of the third degree; 18 Pa.C.S. § 2705, recklessly endangering another person, a misdemeanor of the second degree; 18 Pa.C.S. § 5503, disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor of the third degree; 18 Pa.C.S. § 3304, criminal mischief, a summary offense; and 18 Pa.C.S. § 3301, dangerous burning, a felony.
Gault’s case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing, scheduled for May 14, 2026, at 8:30 am before Magisterial District Judge David Richard Engman. 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 docket number for this case is MJ-48304-CR-0000058-2026, and it is being heard in the Magisterial District Court 48-3-04.
It is important to note that Gault is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The prosecuting authority, in this case, the McKean County District Attorney’s Office, will be responsible for presenting the evidence against Gault in court.
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