Disorderly Conduct, Harassment Charges Filed Against Smethport Man
SMETHPORT, Pa. – A Smethport resident, Daniel Thomas Moore, 33, was charged on August 23, 2026, with multiple offenses stemming from an incident that police say involved fighting, unwanted physical contact, and excessive noise. The case, docket number MJ-48302-CR-0000149-2026, is pending before Magisterial District Court 48-3-02 in McKean County.
Case Background
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania filed a criminal complaint (Complaint No. 2026-1305, Incident No. 2026-1305) on August 26, 2026. The complaint lists three separate charges:
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 5503(a)(1) – Disorderly Conduct: Engage in fighting (Grade M3)
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(a)(1) – Harassment: Subject other to physical contact (Grade S)
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 5503(a)(2) – Disorderly Conduct: Unreasonable noise (Grade S)
All three offenses are dated August 23, 2026. The arresting agency was the Smethport Borough Police Department, and the arresting officer identified in the docket is Officer Kevin R. Seipp. The docket does not specify the exact location of the incident or the time of arrest.
Defendant Information
The defendant is identified as Daniel Thomas Moore, male, born September 29, 1992, residing at a private residence in Smethport, Pennsylvania 16749. The docket notes that Moore was advised of his right to apply for an assignment of counsel, but he did not request a public defender, and no attorney was listed at the time of filing.
Judicial and Procedural Details
Magisterial District Judge William K. Todd was assigned to the case, with the issue date of August 26, 2026. The docket indicates that a first‑class fingerprint order and a fingerprint order were both issued on that same date, though Moore has not yet been fingerprinted according to the record.
A preliminary arraignment is scheduled for September 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the Magisterial District Court, where Judge Todd will preside. The case status is listed as “Active – Awaiting Preliminary Hearing.” No bail amount or conditions have been entered in the docket.
Prosecution
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.
At this stage, no disposition has been entered, and the case remains open pending the upcoming preliminary hearing.
As required by Pennsylvania law, the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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