Kane Woman Charged with Trespass, Threats, and Disorderly Conduct
KANE, Pa. — Erica Jean Simms, 47, of Kane, is facing multiple charges after an incident on February 15, 2026, including criminal trespass, terroristic threats, and disorderly conduct. According to court documents, Simms was arrested by Lewis Run PSP and is being held at the McKean County Prison, unable to post bail.
The charges against Simms include: 18 Pa.C.S. § 3503 §§ A1II, graded as a felony of the second degree, for criminal trespass; 18 Pa.C.S. § 2706 §§ A1, graded as a misdemeanor of the first degree, for terroristic threats; 18 Pa.C.S. § 5104, graded as a misdemeanor of the second degree, for resisting arrest; and multiple counts of disorderly conduct, including 18 Pa.C.S. § 5503 §§ A1, A2, A3, and A4, all graded as misdemeanors of the third degree.
A preliminary arraignment was scheduled for February 15, 2026, and a preliminary hearing is set for February 19, 2026, both to be held before Magisterial District Judge David Richard Engman. Simms’ bail was set at $20,000 monetary, with no Nebbia status.
The case is currently active and awaiting preliminary hearing. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this matter.
It is important to note that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The prosecuting authority, in this case, the McKean County District Attorney’s Office, will proceed with the case in accordance with the law and the evidence presented.
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