Smethport Man Charged with DUI, Drug Possession
SMETHPORT, Pa. — Jalen Michael Williams, 47, of Smethport, is facing multiple charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, after an incident on March 1, 2026, in Keating Township, McKean County.
According to court records, Williams was arrested by Trooper Kyle J. Morton of the Lewis Run Pennsylvania State Police and charged with several offenses, including 18 Pa.C.S. § 3802 §§ D1i, 18 Pa.C.S. § 3802 §§ D1iii, 18 Pa.C.S. § 3802 §§ B, and 18 Pa.C.S. § 780-113 §§ A31I for marijuana possession.
The charges also include 18 Pa.C.S. § 780-113 §§ A32 for use or possession of drug paraphernalia, 18 Pa.C.S. § 1371 §§ A for driving with a suspended vehicle registration, 18 Pa.C.S. § 3301 §§ A for driving on the right side of the roadway, and 18 Pa.C.S. § 3309 §§ 1 for driving on roadways laned for traffic.
Additionally, Williams is charged with 18 Pa.C.S. § 3361 for driving at a safe speed, 18 Pa.C.S. § 1515 §§ A for notice of change of name or address on a driver’s license, and 18 Pa.C.S. § 3714 §§ A for careless driving.
Williams’ preliminary arraignment is scheduled for April 15, 2026, at 1:30 pm before Magisterial District Judge William K. Todd. The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing.
Williams has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel, but has not requested a public defender. He has been fingerprinted as part of the booking process.
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The prosecuting authority, in this case, the McKean County District Attorney’s Office, will proceed with the case according to the law and the evidence presented.
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