Coudersport Teen Sentenced
A Coudersport teenager was sentenced on multiple charges in Potter County court on Wednesday, May 18.
Jonah Rushmore, age 18, was charged with Corruption of Minors (M1), Selling/Furnishing Alcohol to Minors (M3) and Purchasing Alcoholic Beverages By Minor (S).
On July 3, 2010 Coudersport Police were dispatched to an unrelated incident in the area of Take Two Video in Coudersport Borough. While there, police made contact with Rushmore and a 14 year old juvenile. At the time, police noticed an odor of alcoholic beverages, slurred speech and Rushmore stumbling when attempting to walk. The same was also noticed on the juvenile.
The defendant was given a breathalizer, which registered his BAC to be .18%. He was then informed of his Miranda Rights, at which time he admitted to giving the juvenile alcohol, out of a Sunny D bottle, which was recovered from the defendant.
For the charge of Corruption of Minors, Rushmore was sentenced to 12 months of Probation, a fine of $300.00 and 25 hours of community service. For the charge of Selling and/or furnishing alcohol to minors, he was sentenced to 12 months Probation (consecutive), and a fine of $200.00. For the charge of Purchase Alcoholic Beverage By Minor, he was sentenced to a fine of $100.00.
The case was prosecuted by Potter County District Attorney Andy Watson.
