Drug-Impaired Driving Arrest in Sweden Township, Potter County
COUDERSPORT, Pa. – On August 11, 2026, Pennsylvania State Police troopers from the Coudersport Patrol Unit arrested 60‑year‑old Irene Adams of Tower City, Pennsylvania, for a suspected drug‑impaired driving offense. The incident occurred at 3084 E. 2nd St. in Sweden Township, Potter County.
The arrest was documented under Station CADICASE No. 2026‑1017026, with the investigation led by Trooper M. Smith (badge 15421, employee ID 809075). Troopers observed indicators of impairment consistent with drug use while Adams was operating a 2011 red Subaru Outback. A subsequent vehicle search yielded suspected methamphetamine, prescription medications found in a non‑prescription container, and additional drug paraphernalia.
Following the search, the operator was taken into custody and a legal blood draw was performed. The public release notes that charges will be filed through District Court 55‑3‑01 after the toxicology results are received. The specific statutory citation for the alleged driving under the influence (DUI) on view of drugs is not listed in the release.
Details regarding bail, a presiding judge, or any court‑ordered financial penalties (fines, costs, restitution) were not provided in the public information release. The case remains pending, with the prosecuting authority awaiting laboratory results before formal charging.
Under Pennsylvania law, individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Pennsylvania State Police continue to investigate and will update the public as additional information becomes available.
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