McKean County Man Faces Multiple DUI, Drug Charges

SMETHPORT, Pa. — Jason M. Waid, 42, of Rixford, is facing multiple charges including Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and drug-related offenses in the Court of Common Pleas of McKean County. The case, docket number CP-42-CR-0000639-2025, was filed on December 12, 2025.

According to court records, Waid was arrested by Trooper Collin R. Delattre of the Lewis Run Pennsylvania State Police on June 14, 2025, in Otto Township. The charges include DUI: Controlled Substance – Impaired Ability – 1st Offense (75 § 3802 §§ D2*), DUI: Controlled Substance – Schedule 2 or 3 – 1st Offense (75 § 3802 §§ D1ii*), and DUI: Controlled Substance – Metabolite – 1st Offense (75 § 3802 §§ D1iii*), all of which are misdemeanor offenses.

Additionally, Waid is charged with two counts of Intentional Possession of Controlled Substance By Person Not Registered (35 § 780-113 §§ A16), Marijuana-Small Amount Personal Use (35 § 780-113 §§ A31I), Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (35 § 780-113 §§ A32), Restrictions on Alcoholic Beverages (75 § 3809 §§ A), and Violate Hazard Regulation (75 § 4305 §§ A).

Bail was set at $2,000 unsecured by Magisterial District Judge William K. Todd on September 25, 2025. Waid is represented by attorney Karen Elizabeth Kuebler. The case is currently active and awaiting further proceedings.

The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is prosecuting the case. As with all defendants, Waid is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The prosecuting authority will present its case in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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