Marijuana, Drug Paraphernalia Misdemeanor Charges Filed in Tioga County
TIOGA COUNTY, Pa. – A Tioga County Magisterial District Court docket shows that 21‑year‑old Joshua Maurice Franklin of Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania, has been charged with multiple misdemeanor offenses involving marijuana possession and drug paraphernalia.
According to Docket Number MJ-04303-CR-0000106-2026, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania filed the complaint on September 3, 2026. The case is being heard before Magisterial District Judge Tiffany Cummings. The filing lists the arresting agency as the Mansfield University Police Department, with Officer Samuel M. Delosa identified as the arresting officer.
Franklin, born May 13, 2005, faces eight separate misdemeanor counts under 18 Pa.C.S. § 780‑113, the Pennsylvania Controlled Substances Act. The charges, all dated August 27, 2026, include:
- Intentional possession of a controlled substance by a person not regulated (§ 780‑113(A)(16)).
- Marijuana – small amount for personal use (§ 780‑113(A)(31I)).
- Six counts of use or possession of drug paraphernalia (each § 780‑113(A)(32)).
The docket indicates that the defendant has applied for a public defender, and an application for appointment was provided. No fingerprinting has been completed, and no bail amount or conditions are listed in the record.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for September 30, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in the Magisterial District Court (Room 04‑3‑03), where Judge Cummings will determine whether the case proceeds to trial.
The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office, located at the Tioga County Courthouse, 118 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901, is representing the Commonwealth. The case remains active and is listed as “Awaiting Preliminary Hearing.”
As required by law, Franklin is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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