Potter County Woman Faces Multiple Charges
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — A Westfield woman is facing multiple charges, including endangering the welfare of children and driving under the influence, according to court documents. Courtney Suzanne Jewell, 37, has been charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of children, a first-degree misdemeanor, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4304(A1), and multiple traffic-related offenses.
The charges stem from an incident on March 20, 2026, in Allegany Township, Potter County. Jewell has also been charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana for personal use, a third-degree misdemeanor, in violation of 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(31), and use or possession of drug paraphernalia, a third-degree misdemeanor, in violation of 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(32).
In addition to the drug-related charges, Jewell faces several traffic-related offenses, including driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, careless driving, reckless driving, and driving on roadways laned for traffic. The traffic-related charges include violations of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(d)(2), 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(d)(1)(i), 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(d)(1)(iii), 75 Pa.C.S. § 3714(a), 75 Pa.C.S. § 3309(1), 75 Pa.C.S. § 3736(a), 75 Pa.C.S. § 3301(a), and 75 Pa.C.S. § 1786(f).
Jewell’s case is currently scheduled for a preliminary hearing on August 18, 2026, at 10:00 am before Magisterial District Judge Kari A. McCleaft. The defendant has been assigned a public defender, and the Potter County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth.
The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office is responsible for prosecuting the case.
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