Marijuana, Paraphernalia, Vehicle Charges Set for Tioga Hearing
WESTFIELD, Pa. – Caden James Sawyer, a 24‑year‑old resident of Westfield, Pennsylvania, is facing multiple criminal charges in Tioga County following an incident on August 28, 2026. The case, docket number MJ-04301-CR-0000084-2026, is pending a preliminary hearing scheduled for October 29, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. before Magisterial District Judge James R. Edgcomb.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania filed the complaint on September 9, 2026 after Sawyer was arrested by the Mansfield Police Service. Arresting officer Reuben M. Donovan documented the arrest, though the docket does not list a specific arrest date. The incident occurred in Lawrence Township, Tioga County.
Sawyer is charged with six offenses:
- § 780‑113‑A31I – Marijuana – Small Amount for Personal Use (offense date 08/28/2026).
- § 780‑113‑A32 – Use or Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (offense date 08/28/2026).
- § 4523‑C – Exhaust Systems, Mufflers and Noise Control – Mufflers (offense date 08/28/2026).
- § 4525‑A – Tire Equipment and Traction Surfaces – General Rule (offense date 08/28/2026).
- § 1515‑A – Notice of Change of Name or Address – Driver’s License (offense date 08/28/2026).
- § 1312 – Notice of Change of Name or Address (offense date 08/28/2026).
The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office, located at the Tioga County Courthouse, 118 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901, is representing the Commonwealth. No public defender was requested, and Sawyer has not yet been fingerprinted, although fingerprint orders were issued on the filing date.
As of the latest docket entry, the case remains active and is listed as “Awaiting Preliminary Hearing.” No bail amount or conditions have been recorded in the docket, and no disposition has been entered. The court has issued several summons, including a first‑class summons and a certified summons, all dated September 9, 2026.
The upcoming preliminary hearing will determine whether sufficient evidence exists to bind Sawyer over to the Court of Common Pleas for trial. Until that determination, the charges remain pending.
Under Pennsylvania law, Sawyer is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the Tioga County District Attorney’s Office will continue to prosecute the case on behalf of the Commonwealth.
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