DUI, Paraphernalia Charges Filed in McKean County
SMETHPORT, Pa. — Stephan Arias Alcox, 43, of Dallas, Texas, is facing multiple charges in McKean County, including driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, use or possession of drug paraphernalia, obstructing administration of law or other government function, maximum speed limits, and obedience to traffic control devices.
According to court records, Alcox was arrested on April 28, 2026, by Sergeant Desmond A. Serafini of the Lewis Run Pennsylvania State Police. The incident occurred in McKean County, and Alcox is currently being held at the McKean County Prison, unable to post $2,500 monetary bail.
The charges against Alcox include 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(d)(2), which pertains to driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance; 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(32), which pertains to use or possession of drug paraphernalia; 18 Pa.C.S. § 5101, which pertains to obstructing administration of law or other government function; 75 Pa.C.S. § 3362(a)(2-17), which pertains to maximum speed limits; and 75 Pa.C.S. § 3111, which pertains to obedience to traffic control devices.
A preliminary arraignment was held on April 28, 2026, at 11:35 p.m. before Magisterial District Judge David Richard Engman, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 7, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing.
Alcox has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel and has been fingerprinted. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will be prosecuting this case.
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