McKean County Man Charged with Marijuana, Paraphernalia Possession
SMETHPORT, Pa. — Evan Lee Smith, 19, of Caneadea, NY, is facing multiple charges in McKean County after an incident on February 28, 2026. According to court records, Smith was charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana for personal use, in violation of 35 § 780-113 §§ A31, and use or possession of drug paraphernalia, in violation of 35 § 780-113 §§ A32.
In addition to the drug-related charges, Smith was also charged with having an obscured license plate, in violation of 37 § 1332 §§ B1, and failure to have rear lights, in violation of 47 § 4303 §§ B. Furthermore, he was charged with operating or permitting the operation of a vehicle with unsafe equipment, in violation of 57 § 4107 §§ B2, on two separate counts.
The charges were filed by Arresting Officer Kyle J. Morton of the Lewis Run PSP, and the case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing. Smith’s address is listed as Caneadea, NY 14717, and he has not been fingerprinted, according to court records. The defendant has not requested a public defender, and an application for the appointment of a public defender has not been provided.
The case is being prosecuted by the McKean County District Attorney’s Office, with the office located at the McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749. The phone number for the district attorney’s office is 814-887-3312.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the McKean County District Attorney’s Office will be responsible for prosecuting the case.
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