DUI and Controlled Substance Arrest in Coudersport, Potter County
COUDERSPORT, Pa. – On August 20, 2026, at approximately 12:20 a.m., Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Coudersport Patrol Unit conducted a traffic stop on Route 6 West in the borough of Coudersport, Potter County. Investigating Officer C. Chamberlain (badge 15739, employee 834206) observed signs of impairment in the driver and placed the individual under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol.
The arrested individual is a 30‑year‑old male identified in the public release as Leon. In addition to the DUI, officers discovered a controlled substance and related paraphernalia in the vehicle. The vehicle involved was a 2019 Dodge owned by Chrysler Group, LLC (now FCA US, LLC) and a 2015 Ram 1500 van.
Charges arising from the incident are slated to be filed in the District Court under docket reference 55‑3‑01. The public release does not specify the exact statutory citations for the DUI or the controlled‑substance possession offenses, nor does it provide details on bail, a presiding judge, or any forthcoming court dates.
Because the case is still in its preliminary phase, additional investigative details may emerge as the matter proceeds through the judicial system. The Pennsylvania State Police have issued this release in accordance with their policy of transparency for incidents likely to generate public interest.
As required by law, the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The prosecuting authority will be the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, represented by the appropriate district attorney’s office.
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