Receiving Stolen Property, Drug Charges Filed After Coudersport Motorcycle Theft
Couderport, Pa. – On August 3, 2026, at approximately 1:45 a.m., Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Coudersport Patrol Unit officers observed a motorcycle parked along the side of Route 6 W in Pike Township, Potter County. The patrol unit, under the direction of Investigating Officer C. Chamberlain (badge 15739, employee 834206), approached the individual riding the motorcycle.
During questioning, the individual provided inconsistent statements and a false name, and was unable to identify the motorcycle’s owner. A review of the vehicle’s registration revealed that the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) associated with the license plate did not match the VIN on the motorcycle itself. PSP Coudersport then contacted the New York State Police, which confirmed that the motorcycle had been reported stolen on August 2, 2026.
Officer Chamberlain placed the suspect into custody and transported him to the PSP Coudersport barracks for processing. A search of the suspect uncovered illegal drugs and drug‑paraphernalia. The suspect was subsequently transferred to the Potter County Jail.
Charges were filed on the same day, August 3, 2026. The docket lists three offenses: Receiving Stolen Property (a felony of the third degree), Possession of a Controlled Substance (a misdemeanor), and a violation of the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act (a misdemeanor). The public information release does not provide the statutory citations for these offenses, nor does it disclose the suspect’s name, age, or any bail conditions.
No court hearing, magistrate, or judge has been identified in the release, and no financial penalties, fines, or restitution amounts have been reported. The case remains pending, with the suspect held in the Potter County Jail awaiting further judicial action.
As required by law, the suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The investigation and prosecution are being handled by the Pennsylvania State Police in coordination with local authorities.
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