Drug Possession, Paraphernalia & Careless Driving Charged in Lawrence
TIOGA COUNTY, Pa. – On September 29, 2026, the Magisterial District Court for District 04‑3‑01 entered a criminal complaint against Jacob Milton Howe, a 44‑year‑old male resident of Tioga, PA 16946. The complaint, filed by the Tioga County District Attorney’s Office, alleges a series of motor‑vehicle and drug‑related offenses that occurred on July 25, 2026.
According to the docket (MJ‑04301‑CR‑0000094‑2026), the incident was reported under Incident No. PA 2026‑950192 and Complaint No. F5B8BTD590. The arresting agency was the Mansfield Police Service, and the arresting officer was identified as Reuben M. Donovan. The docket does not list a specific arrest date, and the defendant has not yet been fingerprinted.
The charges filed against Howe include:
- 135 § 780‑113 §§ A16 – Intentional possession of a controlled substance by a person not registered (offense date 07/25/2026).
- 235 § 780‑113 §§ A32 – Use or possession of drug paraphernalia (offense date 07/25/2026).
- 375 § 1301 §§ A – Operating a motor carrier without the required Pennsylvania registration, with the registration having expired less than 60 days (offense date 07/25/2026).
- 475 § 1786 §§ F – Operating a vehicle without the required financial responsibility (offense date 07/25/2026).
- 575 § 4525 §§ A – Violation of tire equipment and traction surface regulations (offense date 07/25/2026).
- 675 § 4703 §§ A – Operating a vehicle without a valid inspection (offense date 07/25/2026).
- 775 § 3714 §§ A – Careless driving (offense date 07/25/2026).
The case is being presided over by Magisterial District Judge James R. Edgcomb, who issued the docket on September 23, 2026. The filing indicates the case status as “Active – Awaiting Preliminary Hearing,” with the status date of September 29, 2026. No bail amount or conditions have been listed in the docket, and the defendant has not requested a public defender.
Tioga County District Attorney’s Office, located at the Tioga County Courthouse, 118 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901, is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The office can be reached at 570‑724‑1350 for further information.
The upcoming preliminary hearing will determine whether the case proceeds to trial. Until that time, Jacob Milton Howe remains presumed innocent, and the Commonwealth will continue to pursue the charges as outlined.
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