Smethport Woman Charged with Retail Theft
SMETHPORT, Pa. — Gemma J. Hannon, a 39-year-old woman from Smethport, is facing charges of Retail Theft, a misdemeanor of the first degree, in connection with an incident that occurred on March 10, 2026. According to court records, Hannon allegedly took merchandise from a store in Foster Township, leading to her arrest by the Foster Township Police Department, with Officer Eric J. Neiswonger listed as the arresting officer.
The case, docket number MJ-48101-CR-0000200-2026, is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for July 31, 2026, at 1:15 pm in Courtroom MDJ-48-1-01, before Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr. Hannon has not requested a public defender, and it is noted that she has not been fingerprinted as part of the case proceedings.
The charge against Hannon is specified under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3929(a)(1), which pertains to retail theft. The incident and subsequent charges were filed on July 14, 2026, with the McKean County District Attorney’s Office representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the case.
As the case moves forward, it is important to note that Hannon is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will be responsible for prosecuting the case.
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