Marijuana & Drug Paraphernalia Charges Filed in Tioga; Hearing 9/30
TIOGA COUNTY, Pa. – Ty Michael Barrett, a 22‑year‑old resident of Columbia Xrds, Pennsylvania, was charged on August 27, 2026 with three drug‑related offenses after an investigation by the Mansfield University Police Department. The case, docket number MJ‑04303‑CR‑0000104‑2026, is pending a preliminary hearing scheduled for September 30, 2026 before Magisterial District Judge Tiffany Cummings.
Barrett was arrested by Officer Samuel M. Delosa of the Mansfield University Police Department. The complaint, filed on September 2, 2026, lists three counts:
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 780‑113(A)(16) – Possession of a controlled substance by a minor, unregulated (M Int Poss Contr Subst By Per Not Reg).
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 780‑113(A)(31)(I) – Possession of a small amount of marijuana for personal use (M Marijuana‑Small Amt Personal Use).
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 780‑113(A)(32) – Use or possession of drug paraphernalia (M Use/Poss Of Drug Paraph).
The offenses are all classified as misdemeanor violations. The complaint and incident numbers are both 26‑0000511, and the Office of the Tioga County District Attorney, located at 118 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901, is prosecuting the case.
Barrett has been fingerprinted and was issued a first‑class summons on the day of filing. He requested the appointment of a public defender; however, an application for public defender representation has not yet been provided, according to the docket entries.
No bail amount or conditions have been listed in the docket, and the case remains active with a status of “Awaiting Preliminary Hearing.” The hearing is set for 9:15 a.m. on September 30, 2026 in the Magisterial District Court 04‑3‑03, presided over by Judge Tiffany Cummings.
At this stage, no disposition has been entered, and the court has not assessed any fines, costs, or restitution. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will continue to pursue the charges through the Tioga County judicial system.
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