Woman accused of vandalizing Trumbull courthouse to plead not guilty by reason of insanity

McCane is charged with vandalism in the fourth degree. If found guilty, she will face up to 18 months in prison.

Tuesday, September 20th 2022, 9:01 PM EDT

By Zach Mosca

Joanna McCane

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - A Youngstown woman who is accused of causing thousands of dollars in damages to the Trumbull County Courthouse intends to file a not guilty plea by reason of insanity.

Police say 43-year-old Joanna McCane was seen on surveillance video back in November of 2021 throwing rocks through the windows of the Trumbull County Courthouse.

McCane is charged with vandalism in the fourth degree. If found guilty, she will face up to 18 months in prison.

McCane will undergo a court-ordered psychiatric evaluation.

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