Terroristic Threat Charges Filed

SMETHPORT, Pa. — Jared Michael Smith, 40, of Ludlow, Pa., is facing multiple charges in the Court of Common Pleas of McKean County. The case, docket number CP-42-CR-0000637-2025, was filed on December 12, 2025, with Judge David Richard Engman assigned to the case.

Smith is charged with Terroristic Threats With Intent To Terrorize Another, a first-degree misdemeanor, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2706(a)(1); two counts of Possession Of Firearm Prohibited, both first-degree misdemeanors, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 6105(a)(1); Make Repairs/Sell/Etc Offens Weap, a first-degree misdemeanor, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 908(a); Simple Assault, a second-degree misdemeanor, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701(a)(1); Marijuana-Small Amt Personal Use, a misdemeanor, in violation of 35 Pa.C.S. § 780-113(a)(31)(i); Use/Poss Of Drug Paraph, a misdemeanor, in violation of 35 Pa.C.S. § 780-113(a)(32); Harassment – Subject Other to Physical Contact, a summary offense, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(a)(1); Disorderly Conduct Hazardous/Physi Off, a summary offense, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 5503(a)(4); Unlawful Kill/Take Big Game-Closed Season, a misdemeanor, in violation of 34 Pa.C.S. § 2321(a)(1); Taking/Poss Of Game Or Wildlife, in violation of 34 Pa.C.S. § 2307(a); and Report Killing of Big Game Within 10 Days, in violation of 34 Pa.C.S. § 2323(a)(3).

The incident occurred on September 15, 2025, in Hamilton Township, McKean County. The arresting agency was the Lewis Run PSP, and the arresting officer was Jack D. Lauer. Smith’s bail was set at $100,000.00, with a professional surety bond posted by Robert Julian Mast.

The case is currently active, with a pre-trial conference pending. Smith is represented by Robert David Kinnear, public defender. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is prosecuting the case.

It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 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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