DUI, Drug Charges Filed in Sweden Township
Coudersport, Pa. — A 55-year-old man from Akron, New York, is facing charges after a traffic stop in Sweden Township, Potter County, on May 23, 2026. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, the incident occurred at approximately 3:08 p.m. in the 3100 block of East 2nd Street. The driver, whose name is not specified in the report, was observed traveling completely in the oncoming lane of travel, prompting a traffic stop.
During the stop, the operator was found to be in possession of contraband and admitted to consuming a controlled substance. The individual exhibited indicators of impairment and was taken into custody for suspicion of Driving Under the Influence (DUI). A legal blood draw was conducted, and charges will be determined by the operator’s toxicology results.
The investigating officer’s name is not specified in the report. The case is currently pending, and the defendant’s name is not listed in the available records. The Potter County Court will handle the proceedings.
The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Pennsylvania State Police are the prosecuting authority in this case.
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