McKean County Man Charged with Unlawful Kill/Take Big Game
SMETHPORT, Pa. — Timothy Richard Gipe, a 62-year-old man from North Miami, FL, is facing charges in McKean County after allegedly unlawfully killing or taking big game during closed season. According to court documents, the incident occurred on January 4, 2026, in Bradford Township, McKean County.
Gipe has been charged with one count of Unlawful Kill/Take Big Game-Closed Season, a misdemeanor of the first degree, under 34 Pa.C.S. § 2321(a)(1). The charge was filed by the Game Commission, Harrisburg, with Officer Justin Slomian listed as the arresting officer.
The case, docket number MJ-48101-CR-0000007-2026, is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing. Gipe has not requested a public defender, and it is not indicated that he has been fingerprinted. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the case.
Bail information and specific conditions are not listed in the available court records. The case is being heard by Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr.
It is important to note that Gipe is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The prosecuting authority, in this case, the McKean County District Attorney’s Office, will proceed with the case according to Pennsylvania law and court procedures.
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