Marijuana, Paraphernalia Charges Filed in McKean County
BRADFORD, Pa. — A Bradford man is facing charges in McKean County after an incident on June 2, 2026. According to court records, John Charles Cannon, 71, of Bradford, has been charged with Marijuana-Small Amount Personal Use, a misdemeanor, and Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, also a misdemeanor.
The charges, filed under docket number MJ-48304-CR-0000075-2026, stem from an incident that occurred in Wetmore Township, McKean County. The arresting agency was the Lewis Run PSP, and the arresting officer was Richard T. Obermeyer.
Cannon’s case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing, which is scheduled for June 19, 2026, at 10:15 am before Magisterial District Judge David Richard Engman. The defendant has not been fingerprinted, and it is not indicated that he has applied for or been assigned a public defender.
The charges against Cannon include 35 P.S. § 780-113 § A31, which pertains to the possession of a small amount of marijuana for personal use, and 35 P.S. § 780-113 § A32, which pertains to the use or possession of drug paraphernalia. Both charges are misdemeanors.
Cannon’s address is listed as Bradford, PA 16701. 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.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will be responsible for prosecuting the case.
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