Drug Possession and Windshield Obstruction Charges Await Hearing in Potter County
Coudersport, Pa. – A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Echo Nichole Hutchinson, a 43‑year‑old resident of Monroe Township, New Jersey, on November 20, 2026. The hearing will be held before Magisterial District Judge Bryan D. Phelps in Magisterial District Court 55‑3‑01, Potter County.
According to the criminal docket (MJ‑55301‑CR‑0000071‑2026), the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania filed a complaint on September 29, 2026 after an incident that occurred on September 16, 2026 in Sweden Township, Potter County. The arresting agency was the Coudersport Police Service, and the arresting officer was Nicholas R. Patton.
Hutchinson is charged with three offenses:
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 780‑113(A)(16) – Intentional possession of a controlled substance by a person not registered.
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 780‑113(A)(32) – Use or possession of drug paraphernalia.
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 4524(e)(1) – Windshield obstruction and improper use of windshield wipers (improper sunscreening).
All three offenses are listed with the same offense date of September 16, 2026. The docket does not indicate a bail amount or any conditions of release; no bail information is recorded.
The defendant was fingerprinted at the time of booking. She was issued a first‑class summons, a certified summons, and a standard summons on September 29, 2026. Hutchinson did not request a public defender, and no appointment for counsel was made.
The Potter County District Attorney’s Office, located at 1 North Main Street, Gunzburger Building, Suite 215, Coudersport, PA 16915, is representing the Commonwealth. Counsel status is listed as active.
The case remains active and is currently listed as “Awaiting Preliminary Hearing.” The scheduled hearing on November 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. will determine whether the case proceeds to trial or is resolved through other legal mechanisms.
As required by Pennsylvania law, Hutchinson is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Commonwealth will continue to prosecute the charges pending the outcome of the preliminary hearing.
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