Coudersport Man Faces Drug, Traffic Charges
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — Jael Da-Von Austin, 34, of Buffalo, NY, is facing multiple charges in Potter County after an incident on July 11, 2026. According to court records, Austin has been charged with Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (35 § 780-113 §§ A32), Marijuana-Small Amount Personal Use (23 § 780-113 §§ A31), Driving While Operating Privilege Suspended or Revoked (37 § 1543 §§ A), and General Lighting Requirements – No Headlights (47 § 4303 §§ A).
The charges were filed by the Coudersport PSP, with Arresting Officer Cole T. Hurley. The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing, with Judge Bryan D. Phelps assigned to the case. Austin’s address is listed as Buffalo, NY 14210, and he has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel. However, he has not requested a public defender, and it is not indicated whether he has been fingerprinted.
The Potter County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the case. The docket number for the case is MJ-55301-CR-0000050-2026, and it was filed on July 20, 2026. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the case will proceed through the court system. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office will be responsible for prosecuting the case.
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