Drug Possession Charge Filed After Suspicious Vehicle Stop in Galeton Borough, Potter County
Coudersport, Pa. – Pennsylvania State Police announced on August 20, 2026 that a 28‑year‑old female from Williamsport was arrested on a drug possession charge after officers observed drug paraphernalia on the center console of a 2015 black RAM truck stopped on Tocation Park Lane in Galeton Borough, Potter County.
The incident was investigated by PSP Coudersport Patrol Unit under the direction of Investigating Officer T. Bringenberg (badge 15787, employee ID 773730). At approximately 6:29 p.m., officers received a tip about a suspicious vehicle in the area. Upon locating the truck and speaking with the driver, officers observed drug paraphernalia on the vehicle’s center console, leading to the arrest.
The arrestee, identified only as a 28‑year‑old female resident of Williamsport, was taken into custody and charged under Pennsylvania law for drug possession, cited as “District Court 55‑4‑03.” While the docket does not provide a full statutory citation, the reference aligns with Title 55, Section 4‑03 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, which addresses possession of a controlled substance.
Charges have been filed through the local District Court; however, the docket does not list a specific court number, judge, bail amount, or any conditions of release. No financial penalties, fines, or restitution have been reported at this time.
The case remains pending, with the defendant’s next court appearance yet to be scheduled. The Pennsylvania State Police public information release notes that the information is preliminary and may be updated as the investigation proceeds.
As required by law, the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the matter will be prosecuted by the Potter County District Attorney’s Office.
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