Harassment, Physical Contact Charges Filed in Shinglehouse Case
COUDERSPORT, Pa. – Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Coudersport Patrol Unit filed harassment and physical contact charges after responding to an inactive domestic incident on August 16, 2026 at 1011 E. Honeoye Street in Shinglehouse Borough, Potter County.
The incident was investigated by PSP Officer J. McClarren (badge #15715, employee ID 740602). According to the public information release, the nature of the incident was classified as “Harass Physical Contact.” The PSP unit arrived at the scene and identified two individuals involved: Sean Thompson, a 42‑year‑old male resident of Shinglehouse Borough, and Mary Lawton, a 42‑year‑old female resident of Eldred, Pennsylvania.
Both Thompson and Lawton are listed as victim/arrestee in the report. Charges were filed through Magisterial District Court under docket number 55‑4‑01. The specific statutory citations for the harassment and physical contact offenses were not provided in the released document.
No bail amount, bond conditions, or sentencing details were disclosed in the release. Likewise, the name of the presiding magistrate or any upcoming court dates were not included. The arresting agency for the case is the Pennsylvania State Police Coudersport Patrol Unit.
At this time, the case remains pending in the Magisterial District Court. The PSP report notes that the information is preliminary and may be updated as the investigation continues.
As required by law, the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, and the matter will be prosecuted by the Potter County District Attorney’s Office.
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