Coudersport Man Charged with Unstamped Cigarette Possession
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — Keith L. Balmer, a 56-year-old man from Westfield, Pa., is facing charges in the Magisterial District Court 55-3-01 after being arrested by the Coudersport Pennsylvania State Police. The docket number for this case is MJ-55301-CR-0000045-2026.
According to court records, Balmer has been charged with Possession of Unstamped Cigarettes, a misdemeanor offense under 72 Pa.C.S. § 8273(A), and General Lighting Requirements – No Rear Lights, a summary offense under 75 Pa.C.S. § 4303(B). The incident allegedly occurred on June 4, 2026.
The arresting officer was Tanner M. Bringenberg. Judge Bryan D. Phelps has been assigned to the case, which is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for August 6, 2026, at 11:00 am.
Balmer’s address is listed as Westfield, PA 16950. He has not been fingerprinted, and it is not indicated that he has applied for or been assigned a public defender. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this matter.
The case is ongoing, and Balmer is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The prosecution will be handled by the Potter County District Attorney’s Office.
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