Kane Woman Charged with Simple Assault, Harassment
KANE, Pa. — Maria A. Jones, 56, of Kane, is facing charges of Simple Assault and Harassment after an incident on February 3, 2026. According to court records, Jones was arrested by Trooper Collin R. Delattre of the Lewis Run PSP and charged with one count of Simple Assault, a misdemeanor of the second degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701(a)(1), and one count of Harassment, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(a)(1).
Jones was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge David Richard Engman, who set bail at $10,000 unsecured. A preliminary arraignment was scheduled for February 3, 2026, at 8:06 pm, and a preliminary hearing is set for February 12, 2026, at 8:30 am before Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr.
The case is currently active and awaiting preliminary hearing. Jones has been advised of her right to apply for assignment of counsel and has requested a public defender. She has also been fingerprinted.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is represented by the McKean County District Attorney’s Office. The incident occurred in Kane Borough, McKean County, and the case is being heard in the Magisterial District Court 48-3-04.
Jones is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case.
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