Port Allegany Man Charged with Drug Possession, Paraphernalia
PORT ALLEGANY, Pa. — Thomas Wayne Pritt, 44, of Port Allegany, is facing charges of possession of a controlled substance and use or possession of drug paraphernalia. According to court records, Pritt was arrested on June 28, 2026, by Lewis Run PSP, with the incident occurring on June 27, 2026. The charges, filed under docket number MJ-48302-CR-0000117-2026, include one count of possession of a controlled substance by a person not registered, graded as a misdemeanor, and one count of use or possession of drug paraphernalia, also a misdemeanor.
The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing, scheduled for July 16, 2026, at 2:00 pm before Magisterial District Judge William K. Todd. Pritt 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 arrest process.
The arresting officer listed is John E. Jones III. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office, located at the McKean County Courthouse in Smethport, is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case.
Pritt’s address is listed as Port Allegany, PA 16743. The case status is currently active, with the preliminary arraignment scheduled. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the McKean County District Attorney’s Office will be prosecuting the case.
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