Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges Filed in Norwich Township Case
NORWICH TOWNSHIP, Pa. – A McKean County Magisterial District Court docket filed on September 29, 2026 shows that Victor Hopkin Plunkett III, 42, of Crosby, Pennsylvania, has been charged with multiple felony offenses involving child sexual abuse material and the criminal use of a communication facility.
The case, docket number MJ-48302-CR-0000175-2026, was assigned to Magisterial District Judge William K. Todd. The criminal complaint, identified as Complaint No. I198BTL829 and Incident No. PA 2026-1218154, was entered on the same day it was filed. The docket lists the Pennsylvania State Police, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, as the arresting agency, with Officer Eric R. Conroe named as the arresting officer. An arrest date is not specified in the docket.
Four felony counts are alleged, all with an offense date of January 31, 2026:
- § 6312 B2 (First‑Degree) – Photograph/Film/Depict on Computer Sex Act – knowingly depicts sexual activity involving a minor on a computer or other electronic device.
- § 6312 C (Second‑Degree) – Sexual Abuse of Children – dissemination of photographs or films of child sexual acts.
- § 6312 D (Second‑Degree) – Sexual Abuse of Children – possession or distribution of child sexual abuse material.
- § 7512 A (Third‑Degree) – Criminal Use of a Communication Facility.
The docket indicates the case status as “Inactive” with a processing status of “Awaiting Preliminary Hearing” as of the filing date. No bail amount, fingerprinting status, or public defender appointment is recorded. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office, located at the McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749, is listed as representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and counsel status is noted as active.
Because the case remains pending a preliminary hearing, no disposition, fines, costs, or restitution have been entered at this time. The defendant has been advised of his right to apply for an assignment of counsel, but no request for a public defender has been made.
Under Pennsylvania law, the presumption of innocence remains in effect until a verdict is rendered. The Commonwealth will continue to prosecute the charges pending further court proceedings.
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