Drug Possession Charges Filed in Pike Township
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — A traffic stop on Route 6 West in Pike Township, Potter County, led to the discovery of marijuana and related paraphernalia, resulting in charges being filed against the operator. According to the Pennsylvania State Police Public Information Release Report, the incident occurred on April 9, 2026, at 1612 hours. The investigating officer, Patton, conducted the traffic stop for a Title 75 violation and subsequently found the operator, a 56-year-old male from Rochester, NY, to be in possession of marijuana and related paraphernalia.
The charges, which include possession and paraphernalia, will be filed through District Court 55-4-03. The operator was driving a 2020 blue Nissan Altima at the time of the incident. The Pennsylvania State Police emphasized that the information provided is preliminary and subject to change as additional investigative details emerge.
The case is currently pending, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office will be prosecuting the case. Further details on the case, including bail information and court proceedings, were not specified in the report.
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