Defrauding Charge Filed Against Smethport Woman; Preliminary Hearing Set for Oct. 1
SMETHPORT, Pa. – A criminal case against 34‑year‑old Kari Lynn Wilber of Smethport, Pennsylvania, was entered in the Magisterial District Court of McKean County on September 16, 2026. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has charged Wilber with a violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 3503 – defrauding the Commonwealth – for an alleged offense that occurred on August 22, 2026.
The complaint, filed under number 2026‑1293, was issued by the Smethport Borough Police Department. Arresting officer Kevin R. Seipp is listed as the responding officer, although the docket does not specify an arrest date or the exact location of the alleged conduct.
Wilber’s personal information on the docket lists her date of birth as November 30, 1991, and her residence as Smethport, PA 16749. The court record indicates that she has not been fingerprinted, has not requested a public defender, and has not applied for an assignment of counsel.
Magisterial District Judge William K. Todd, who was assigned to the case on the same day it was filed, scheduled a preliminary arraignment for October 1, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. The hearing will be held in the Magisterial District Court (courtroom 48‑3‑02) in Smethport. No bail amount or conditions have been entered into the docket at this time.
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office, located at 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749, is representing the Commonwealth. The office can be reached at 814‑887‑3312 for further information.
As of the latest entry, the case remains active and is listed as “Awaiting Preliminary Hearing.” No disposition, fines, costs, or restitution have been recorded.
Wilber is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, and the Commonwealth will proceed with the pending arraignment and any subsequent proceedings.
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