Simple Assault, Harassment Charges Filed Against Rixford Man
RIXFORD, Pa. — Spencer Ryan Bess, 33, of Rixford, was charged on November 9, 2026 with simple assault and harassment after an incident that occurred in Otto Township, McKean County. The charges were filed in Magisterial District Court 48‑3‑02 and the case is currently listed as inactive, awaiting a preliminary hearing.
According to the criminal docket (MJ-48302-CR-0000192-2026), the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, represented by the McKean County District Attorney’s Office, alleges that Bess committed simple assault in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701(a)(1) and harassment – subject to physical contact – in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(a)(1). Both offenses are dated November 9, 2026.
The arrest was made by the Lewis Run Police Service Patrol (PSP) and the arresting officer was identified as Bryan A. Stahlman. The complaint was entered on the same day, November 9, 2026, and the docket notes that the case was filed by the Magisterial District Court on that date. Judge William K. Todd is the assigned magistrate for the matter.
Bess was not fingerprinted at the time of filing, and no bail amount or conditions have been recorded in the docket. He has not requested a public defender, and no private counsel is listed. The district attorney’s office can be reached at 814‑887‑3312, located at the McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749.
As the case remains pending a preliminary hearing, Bess is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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