Coudersport Theft Results in Receiving Stolen Property, Drug Charges
COUDERSPORT, Pa. – On August 3, 2026, at approximately 1:45 a.m., Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Coudersport Patrol Unit responded to a report of a motorcycle parked along the side of Route 6 W in Pike Township, Potter County. While on patrol, troopers observed the motorcycle and located the individual riding it.
Investigating Officer C. Chamberlain (badge 15739, employee 834206) questioned the rider, who provided inconsistent statements and a false name. The suspect could not identify the motorcycle’s owner. A check of the vehicle’s registration revealed that the VIN associated with the license plate did not match the VIN on the motorcycle. PSP Coudersport then contacted the New York State Police, which confirmed the motorcycle had been reported stolen on August 2, 2026.
After the suspect was taken into custody and transported to the PSP Coudersport barracks, a search of the individual uncovered illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia. The suspect was subsequently transferred to the Potter County Jail.
Charges filed on August 3, 2026, include:
- Receiving Stolen Property (Felony Level 3)
- Possession of a Controlled Substance (Misdemeanor)
- Violation of the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act (Misdemeanor)
Legal citations for the statutes were not listed in the public information release.
The docket for this matter is identified as UPLOAD-20260817203346-0b6e0bc4. The public release does not specify the defendant’s name, age, bail amount, or any court hearing dates, nor does it identify the presiding judge or magistrate. Those details were not provided in the available records.
At this time, the case remains pending in the Potter County criminal justice system. The suspect is being held in the county jail pending further court action.
As required by law, the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the prosecution will be handled by the Potter County District Attorney’s Office.
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