Retail Theft Charge Filed Against Warren Resident in Foster Township
Warren, Pa. – On September 22, 2026, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania filed a criminal complaint against 36‑year‑old Laura Nola Stark of Warren (16365). The complaint, docketed as MJ‑48101‑CR‑0000289‑2026 in Magisterial District Court 48‑1‑01, alleges a single count of retail theft – take merchandise, classified as a Grade M2 offense under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3929(a)(1).
Stark was arrested the same day by officers of the Foster Township Police Department. Arresting Officer Eric J. Neiswonger processed the arrest, and Stark was taken to the McKean County Prison (County Jail) on September 22, 2026. She was unable to post the monetary bail of $10,000 set by the court, resulting in her continued confinement.
The case is being presided over by Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr. An initial preliminary arraignment was scheduled for September 22, 2026 at 3:12 p.m. in courtroom MDJ‑48‑1‑01, and a preliminary hearing is set for October 1, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in the McKean County Courthouse.
Stark has requested a public defender, and an application for appointment was submitted and approved. She has not yet been fingerprinted, and no disposition has been entered; the docket lists the case status as “Active – Awaiting Preliminary Hearing.”
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office, located at 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749, is representing the Commonwealth. The office can be reached at 814‑887‑3312 for further information.
All parties remain subject to Pennsylvania law, and Stark is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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