Kane Man Charged with False ID to Law Enforcement
KANE, Pa. — Alexander Button, 24, of Kane, is facing charges of False Identification To Law Enforcement Officer, a misdemeanor of the third degree, filed under 18 Pa.C.S. § 4914(a). The charges were filed on May 16, 2026, in the Magisterial District Court 48-3-04, with Judge David Richard Engman assigned to the case.
According to court records, Button was arrested on May 16, 2026, by Officer Heath L. Boyer of the Kane Borough Police Department. The incident occurred on the same day, and Button was unable to post bail, which was set at $2,500. He is currently being held at the McKean County Prison.
A preliminary arraignment was scheduled for May 16, 2026, at 1:35 pm, and a preliminary hearing is set for May 21, 2026, at 8:30 am, both to be held before Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr.
Button has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel and has requested the services of a public defender. The application for the appointment of a public defender has been provided, and Button has been fingerprinted.
The case is currently active and awaiting preliminary hearing. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is represented by the McKean County District Attorney’s Office.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case.
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