Coudersport Theft Leads to Receiving Stolen Property, Drug Charges
COUDERSPORT, Pa. – On August 3, 2026, at approximately 1:45 a.m., Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) officers on patrol in Coudersport observed a motorcycle parked along the side of Route 6 W in Pike Township, Potter County. The officers approached the individual riding the motorcycle and, after a series of inconsistent statements and the provision of a false name, were unable to verify ownership of the vehicle.
Investigating Officer C. Chamberlain, badge number 15739 (834206), queried the motorcycle’s registration. The VIN associated with the license plate did not match the VIN on the motorcycle itself. PSP Coudersport then contacted the New York State Police, which confirmed that the motorcycle had been reported stolen on August 2, 2026. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to the PSP barracks for processing.
During a search of the suspect, officers discovered illegal drugs and drug‑paraphernalia. The suspect was subsequently charged with three offenses: Receiving Stolen Property (F3), Possession of a Controlled Substance (M), and a violation of the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act (M). All charges were filed on August 3, 2026, and the suspect was transferred to the Potter County Jail.
The public docket does not list the suspect’s name, age, or any bail amount. No court venue, magistrate, or hearing dates are provided in the released information, and financial penalties such as fines, costs, or restitution have not been disclosed.
As the case proceeds, the suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The investigation and prosecution are being handled by the Pennsylvania State Police in coordination with local law‑enforcement agencies.
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