Marijuana, Paraphernalia and Stalking Charges Await Preliminary Hearing in Coudersport
COUDERSPORT, Pa. – A criminal case against 34‑year‑old Michael Bryan King of Pittsburgh is set for a preliminary hearing on November 2, 2026 in the Potter County Magisterial District Court (District 55‑4‑03). The docket, MJ‑55403‑CR‑0000067‑2026, lists three felony‑level offenses stemming from an incident on September 18, 2026.
Case background
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania filed a criminal complaint (Complaint No. F27BBTK84K, Incident No. PA 2026‑1199792) after King was arrested by the Coudersport Police Department. Arresting officer Nicholas R. Patton recorded the arrest, though the exact arrest date is not specified in the docket. The case was filed on September 29, 2026, and assigned to Magisterial District Judge Christopher Dominic Kalacinski.
Charges
- Use or possession of drug paraphernalia – 18 Pa.C.S. § 780‑113(A)(32) (offense date 09/18/2026).
- Marijuana – small amount for personal use – 18 Pa.C.S. § 780‑113(A)(31I) (offense date 09/18/2026).
- Following too closely – general rule – 18 Pa.C.S. § 3310(a) (offense date 09/18/2026).
Defendant information
Michael Bryan King, male, born September 29, 1991, resides at an address in Pittsburgh, PA 15216. He has been fingerprinted and has requested the appointment of a public defender; the application for counsel was submitted and approved.
Procedural status
The case remains active and is listed as “Awaiting Preliminary Hearing.” The hearing is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on November 2, 2026 in the Magisterial District Court, presided over by Judge Kalacinski. No bail amount or conditions are noted in the docket.
Financials
The docket reflects a case balance of $22.00 for postage costs; no fines, restitution, or other monetary penalties have been assessed at this stage.
Prosecution
The case is being prosecuted by the Potter County District Attorney’s Office, located at 1 North Main Street, Gunzburger Building, Suite 215, Coudersport, PA 16915.
King is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the matter will proceed through the Commonwealth’s criminal justice process.
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