Marijuana, Paraphernalia, Traffic Charges Filed in Potter County
COUGERSPORT, Pa. – A Cogan Station resident, Casey Scott Nicodemus (born November 1, 1987), was charged on September 12, 2026 with multiple offenses stemming from a traffic stop in Sweden Township, Potter County. The charges were filed in Magisterial District Court 55‑3‑01 under docket number MJ‑55301‑CR‑0000065‑2026.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, represented by the Potter County District Attorney’s Office, alleges that Nicodemus was found in possession of a small amount of marijuana for personal use and drug paraphernalia, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 780‑113 §§ A31I (marijuana – small amount personal use) and 18 Pa.C.S. § 780‑113 §§ A32 (use/possession of drug paraphernalia). In addition, he was cited for careless driving under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3714 § A and for failure to obey a traffic control device under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3111 § A. All four offenses are listed with an offense date of September 12, 2026.
The arrest was made by the Coudersport Police Department, with Officer Micah J. Smith identified as the arresting officer. Although the docket does not specify an arrest date, the filing date for the criminal complaint is September 14, 2026, the same day a first‑class summons, certified summons, and a general summons were issued to Nicodemus. He has been fingerprinted, but no bail amount or conditions were recorded in the docket.
Magisterial District Judge Bryan D. Phelps was assigned to the case, and the matter is currently listed as “Active – Awaiting Preliminary Hearing.” A preliminary hearing is scheduled for October 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the same magisterial district court, where Judge Phelps will preside.
Nicodemus has not requested a public defender, and no private counsel is listed. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office, located at 1 North Main Street, Gunzburger Building, Suite 215, Coudersport, PA 16915, is handling the prosecution.
The case remains open, and no disposition has been entered. As the proceedings continue, Nicodemus is presumed innocent until proven guilty under Pennsylvania law.
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