Potter County Woman Faces Multiple Charges
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — Danita Ann Jacobs, 49, of Canton, OH, is facing multiple charges in Potter County after an incident on February 22, 2026. According to court records, Jacobs was arrested by Trooper Jacob T. Walker of the Coudersport PSP and charged with various offenses, including Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (35 § 780-113 §§ A32), Carrying and Exhibiting Driver’s License on Demand (75 § 1511 §§ A), Driving While Operating Privilege Suspended or Revoked (75 § 1543 §§ A), Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic – Single (47 § 3309 §§ 1), Investigation by Police Officers – Duty of Operator/Pedestrian (57 § 6308 §§ A), and Operating Vehicle Without Required Financial Responsibility (67 § 1786 §§ F).
Jacobs’ case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing, scheduled for March 24, 2026, at 11:45 am before Magisterial District Judge Kari A. McCleaft. The defendant has been advised of her right to apply for assignment of counsel and has been fingerprinted. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case.
The charges against Jacobs carry various grades and penalties under Pennsylvania law. The Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia charge is a misdemeanor, while the Driving While Operating Privilege Suspended or Revoked charge is a summary offense. The other charges are also summary offenses.
Jacobs is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The case is being prosecuted by the Potter County District Attorney’s Office.
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