Warrant Arrest of Ronald McGonigle After Traffic Stop on US Route 6 W in Roulette Township
COUDERSPORT, Pa. – On September 4, 2026, at approximately 6:22 p.m., Pennsylvania State Police troopers from the CadiCase No. 2026‑1129656, Coudersport Patrol Unit, conducted a traffic stop on a 2015 Gray General Motors vehicle traveling westbound on U.S. Route 6 near mile marker 2725 in Roulette Township, Potter County.
The stop was initiated for violations of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code. During the encounter, troopers identified a passenger, Ronald McGonigle, age 41, a resident of Eldred, Pennsylvania. A warrant check revealed an active arrest warrant issued by the jurisdiction of Olean, New York.
Investigating Officer Michael Smith (badge 809075) verified the warrant and placed McGonigle into custody without incident. The arrest was processed under a “Warrant with Arrest” designation. No additional charges, bail conditions, or court appearances were noted in the public information release.
The Pennsylvania State Police public information release emphasizes that the details provided are preliminary and may be updated as the investigation proceeds. No court docket number, magistrate, or hearing schedule is listed in the current records.
As the case moves forward, the appropriate prosecuting authority in Potter County will determine any further legal actions. McGonigle is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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