Summary charges have been filed against three individuals in connection with incidents that occurred in Venango County, Pennsylvania. The cases include two harassment charges and one disorderly conduct charge.
According to court documents, **James Marcello Shelton**, 41, of Cochranton, was charged with harassment involving physical contact on June 28 for an alleged incident that took place on June 13 in Canal Township. **Samantha Lynn Downing**, 28, of Oil City, was also charged with harassment involving physical contact on June 27 for a May 9 incident in Cranberry Township.
A third individual, **Katherine Eliza Kiester**, 40, of Mercer, was charged with disorderly conduct involving hazardous or physically offensive conditions on June 25. The alleged incident occurred on May 19 in Sandycreek Township and was investigated by Pennsylvania State Police in Franklin.
Background: Venango County is a rural county located in northwestern Pennsylvania. The incidents reported above are the latest in a series of cases filed through Magisterial District Courts in the area.