Port Allegany Man Charged with Simple Assault, Harassment
PORT ALLEGANY, Pa. — Matthew Joseph Anthony, 37, of Port Allegany, is facing charges of Simple Assault and Harassment following an incident on April 26, 2026. According to court records, Anthony was arrested by the Port Allegany Police Department and is currently awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for May 27, 2026, at 10:00 am before Magisterial District Judge William K. Todd.
The charges against Anthony include one count of Simple Assault, graded as a misdemeanor of the second degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701(a)(1), and one count of Harassment, graded as a summary offense, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(a)(1). The incident allegedly occurred on April 26, 2026, in Port Allegany Borough, McKean County.
Anthony’s case is currently active, and he has not been fingerprinted, according to court records. The defendant has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel, but has not requested a public defender. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this matter.
The preliminary hearing is scheduled to take place at the Magisterial District Court 48-3-02. The court has issued a fingerprint order for Anthony, and the defendant is required to appear at the scheduled hearing.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case, and the court will determine the outcome based on the evidence presented.
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