A Smethport man is in McKean County jail for allegedly offering to pay a 16-year-old for sex, and for assaulting her. And police say a Smethport woman knew what happened and didn’t do anything about it.
44-year-old Shawn Pire and 33-year-old Theresa Pire are both charged with corruption of minors. Shawn is also charged with promoting prostitution and indecent assault.
Police say between 1 and 3 p.m. on September 26 Shawn Pire offered the girl money in exchange for sexual favors. They say he also forced his hands under her shirt and touched her breast.
Troopers say Theresa Pire was informed of the allegation, and failed to report it, and even tried to talk the victim out of reporting it.
The Pires are scheduled for preliminary hearings next week.
Shawn Pire is already a registered sex offender after his conviction for indecent assault of a child younger than 13.