SMETHPORT — A Mount Jewett man was sentenced Monday in a hearing at the McKean County Courthouse for crimes committed in 2024 at Walmart in Foster Brook.

Junior Rainey, 38, of West Main Street pleaded guilty in May to charges of corruption of minors, a third-degree felony; and attempted invasion of privacy, a misdemeanor. He was sentenced to 1 to 2 years in state prison and must register for his lifetime as a sexually violent predator.

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer said, “Prior to sentencing, a hearing was held to determine if Rainey meets the statutory criteria to be classified as a sexually violent predator under Pennsylvania’s version of Megan’s Law, which has very specific requirements. Those designated as sexually violent predators must register as sex offenders for their lifetime, update their information with state police more frequently and undergo additional counseling requirements.”

According to the criminal complaint in the matter, at 7:17 p.m. April 14, Foster Township police were called to Walmart for a report of a male taking photos of someone using the bathroom. The victim told police when he went in the bathroom, he saw the man later identified as Rainey using the urinal. The victim continued to a stall. While he was using the restroom, he saw Rainey’s camera over the top of the stall taking a photo. When he asked why, Rainey said, “I didn’t.”

Walmart security was able to get a video of Rainey in the store and of his license plate, both of which were used to identify him. Police contacted state police to see if they had information on him, and were informed he was on the Megan’s Law registry, the complaint stated.

The same evening, Foster Township Police were contacted by a 17-year-old male who found a note on his car at Walmart with a phone number, later traced to Rainey, that offered sexual favors, the complaint stated.

Shaffer reported that Rainey was previously convicted of invasion of privacy for similar behavior at an Elk County convenience store.

In addition to the period of incarceration, Rainey was also sentenced to 3 years of consecutive probation, which the judge noted is higher than the legislature’s guidelines, “but appropriate given the circumstances and was recommended to him given the prior offense.”

Rainey is not eligible for any early parole. He must not contact the victims and is subject to additional terms, according to Shaffer.

Officer Deven Grandinetti investigated the case on behalf of the Foster Township Police Department.