Port Allegany Arson, Burglary Charges Filed
PORT ALLEGANY, Pa. — A Port Allegany woman is facing multiple felony charges, including arson and burglary, following an incident on March 24, 2026. According to court records, Janice Ostrander, 59, of Port Allegany, has been charged with various offenses, including Arson-Danger Of Death Or Bodily Injury (18 § 3301 §§ A1I), Criminal Attempt – Arson-Danger Of Death Or Bodily Injury (18 § 901 §§ A), and Burglary – Overnight Accommodation, No Person Present (18 § 3502 §§ A2).
Ostrander was arrested on March 27, 2026, by Punxsutawney State Police Officer Richard J. Krug and is being held at the McKean County Prison, unable to post $150,000 monetary bail. The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing, scheduled for April 2, 2026, at the McKean County Courthouse.
The charges against Ostrander include multiple counts of arson, burglary, and criminal mischief. The incident allegedly occurred on March 24, 2026, in Port Allegany Borough, McKean County. Ostrander has been advised of her right to apply for assignment of counsel and has requested the appointment of a public defender.
The case is being prosecuted by the McKean County District Attorney’s Office, with Magisterial District Judge William K. Todd and Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr. presiding over the preliminary arraignment and hearing, respectively.
It is essential to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will continue to prosecute the case, and the public is reminded that docket sheet information should not be used in place of a criminal history background check.
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