McKean County Man Charged with Obstruction, Traffic Offenses
SMETHPORT, Pa. — Shawn David Shelley Jr., 28, of Olean, NY, is facing multiple charges in McKean County after an incident on June 27, 2026. According to court records, Shelley was arrested by Lewis Run PSP and charged with Obstruct Administration of Law/Other Government Function, a misdemeanor of the second degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 5101.
In addition to the obstruction charge, Shelley is also facing several traffic-related offenses, including Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic – Single, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3309; Carrying and Exhibiting Driver’s License On Demand, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 1511; Maximum Speed Limits – Other Locations, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3362; and General Lighting Requirements – No Rear Lights, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 4303. He is also charged with Disorderly Conduct – Unreasonable Noise, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 5503, and Investigation by Police Officers – Duty of Operator/Pedestrian, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 6308, which appears multiple times in the charges.
The incident occurred in Eldred Township, McKean County, and the case is currently active and awaiting preliminary arraignment. Shelley has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel, but has not requested a public defender. He has been fingerprinted as part of the booking process.
The arresting officer was Timothy W. Mix, and the case is being prosecuted by the McKean County District Attorney’s Office. The district attorney’s office is located at the McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749, and can be reached at 814-887-3312.
Shelley’s address is listed as Olean, NY 14760. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the case will proceed through the court system. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will be responsible for prosecuting the case.
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