Kane Man Charged with Endangering Welfare of Children
KANE, Pa. — Ronald James Martin, a 54-year-old Kane resident, has been charged with endangering the welfare of children, recklessly endangering another person, and disorderly conduct. According to court records, the incident occurred on May 10, 2026, in Kane, McKean County.
The charges against Martin include one count of endangering the welfare of children, a first-degree misdemeanor, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4304(A1); one count of recklessly endangering another person, a second-degree misdemeanor, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2705; and one count of disorderly conduct, a summary offense, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 5503(A1).
Martin’s case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing, scheduled for June 19, 2026, at 9:45 am before Magisterial District Judge David Richard Engman. The defendant has not been fingerprinted, and it is not indicated in the court records whether Martin has applied for or been assigned a public defender.
The arresting officer in the case is listed as Coby R. Sebastian of the Lewis Run Pennsylvania State Police. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the matter.
Martin’s address is listed as Kane, PA 16735. The case is being heard in the Magisterial District Court 48-3-04, with the docket number MJ-48304-CR-0000073-2026.
As the case progresses, Martin 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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