Marijuana, Paraphernalia Charges Filed in McKean County
McKEAN COUNTY, Pa. — Dean William Paige, 64, of Ridgway, PA, is facing multiple charges, including marijuana possession and use of drug paraphernalia, according to court documents. The charges were filed on April 8, 2026, in the Magisterial District Court 48-3-04, with the docket number MJ-48304-CR-0000040-2026.
The complaint, filed by the Lewis Run PSP, alleges that Paige committed the offenses on April 6, 2026. The charges include: 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(31) for marijuana possession for personal use, a misdemeanor; 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(32) for use or possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor; 72 P.S. § 8273(a) for possession of unstamped cigarettes, a summary offense; and 75 Pa.C.S. § 4107(b)(2) for unlawful activities, specifically operating or permitting the operation of a vehicle with unsafe equipment, a summary offense.
Paige’s preliminary arraignment is scheduled for April 30, 2026, at 11:00 am, before Magisterial District Judge David Richard Engman. The defendant has not been fingerprinted, and it is not indicated whether he has applied for or been assigned counsel.
The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office, led by the District Attorney, is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this matter.
It is essential to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The prosecution will be handled by the McKean County District Attorney’s Office.
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