Marijuana, Paraphernalia Charges Await Hearing in Coudersport
COUDERSPORT, Pa. – A Coudersport resident, William Roxby, 57, is scheduled to appear before Magisterial District Judge Bryan D. Phelps for a preliminary hearing on October 1, 2026, after being charged with two drug offenses.
According to the criminal docket (MJ-55301-CR-0000070-2026) filed in Potter County Magisterial District Court 55‑3‑01, Roxby was arrested on September 20, 2026 by the Coudersport Police Service. The arresting officer was identified as Cole T. Hurley.
The complaint, filed on September 21, 2026 (Complaint No. F297BT9107, Incident No. PA 2026‑1199898), alleges two violations of the Pennsylvania Controlled Substances, Drug, and Alcohol Law:
- Violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 780‑113(a)(31I) – possession of a small amount of marijuana for personal use (offense date September 18, 2026).
- Violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 780‑113(a)(32) – use or possession of drug paraphernalia (offense date September 18, 2026).
The docket lists the case status as “Active” with the processing notes indicating that the matter is “Awaiting Preliminary Hearing” and “Awaiting Preliminary Arraignment” as of September 21, 2026.
Roxby’s address is recorded as Emporium, PA 15834. He was advised of his right to apply for an assignment of counsel, but the docket shows no request for a public defender and no appointment was made. A fingerprint order was issued on September 21, 2026, but the defendant has not yet been fingerprinted.
The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on October 1, 2026 in the Magisterial District Court, with Judge Bryan D. Phelps presiding. No bail amount or conditions have been entered in the docket at this time.
The Potter County District Attorney’s Office, located at 1 North Main Street, Gunzburger Building, Suite 215, Coudersport, PA 16915, is representing the Commonwealth. Counsel status is listed as active.
Roxby was issued a summons on September 21, 2026, both by standard delivery and hand delivery, and the criminal complaint was formally entered the same day.
As the case proceeds, the defendant remains presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, and the Commonwealth will continue to prosecute the charges as outlined.
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