Port Allegany Woman Charged with Drug, Traffic Offenses
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — Ashley Renee Evens, 37, of Port Allegany, is facing multiple charges in Potter County after an incident on April 29, 2026. According to court records, Evens has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, use or possession of drug paraphernalia, and marijuana possession for personal use, all graded as misdemeanors.
The charges, filed under sections 780-113 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, specifically include: § 780-113 §§ A16, possession of a controlled substance by a person not registered; § 780-113 §§ A32, use or possession of drug paraphernalia; and § 780-113 §§ A31, marijuana possession for personal use. Additionally, Evens faces summary offenses including driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked, failure to use turn signals, and restraint system violations.
The incident occurred in Sweden Township, Potter County, and Evens was arrested by Trooper Ethan M. Dunham of the Coudersport Pennsylvania State Police. The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for June 23, 2026, at 1:30 pm before Magisterial District Judge Bryan D. Phelps.
Evens’ address is listed as Port Allegany, PA 16743. The defendant has not been fingerprinted, and there is no indication that she has applied for or been assigned a public defender. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this matter.
The preliminary hearing will determine whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed with the case. Evens is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The prosecution will be handled by the Potter County District Attorney’s Office.
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