Harassment, Disorderly Conduct Charges Filed Against Kane Resident
KANE, Pa. — John A. Ribble, 44, of Kane, Pennsylvania, was charged on October 19, 2026 with two offenses stemming from an incident on October 9, 2026. The Magisterial District Court No. 48‑3‑04 docket (MJ-48304-CR-0000157-2026) lists the charges as follows:
• 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(a)(4) – Harassment – Communicating lewd, threatening, or otherwise offensive language (M3).
• 18 Pa.C.S. § 5503(a)(2) – Disorderly Conduct – Unreasonable noise (S).
The alleged offenses occurred on October 9, 2026, and were investigated by the Kane Borough Police Department. Arresting officer Gregory D. Gaver Jr. filed the criminal complaint, which was entered into the docket on the same day the case was issued, October 19, 2026.
Ribble’s case is being prosecuted by the McKean County District Attorney’s Office, located at the McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749. The district attorney’s office can be reached at 814‑887‑3312.
Magisterial District Judge David Richard Engman is assigned to the case. A preliminary arraignment has been scheduled for November 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in Judge Engman’s courtroom. The docket currently lists the case status as “Active – Awaiting Preliminary Hearing.” No bail amount or conditions have been posted, and the defendant has not been fingerprinted.
Ribble has not requested a public defender, and no attorney information is listed at this time. As required by law, Ribble is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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