Force, PA Woman Charged with Drug Possession and Windshield Obstruction
SMETHPORT, Pa. – In McKean County Magisterial District Court No. 48‑3‑04, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has filed a criminal case against Kayla Michele Nero, a 35‑year‑old resident of Force, Pennsylvania. The case, docketed as MJ‑48304‑CR‑0000127‑2026, lists multiple drug‑related offenses and two counts of windshield obstruction.
Kayla Michele Nero (DOB 08/05/1991) is identified in the docket as a female living at a residence in Force, PA 15841. The defendant was fingerprinted at the time of processing, but no bail amount or conditions were recorded in the docket. Nero has not requested a public defender, and the Commonwealth is represented by the McKean County District Attorney’s Office.
The incident that gave rise to the charges occurred on August 2, 2026. According to the docket, the arrest was made by the Lewis Run Police Service Patrol (PSP) under the authority of Officer Riley A. Maxim. The arresting agency and officer are listed, but the exact time of arrest is not specified.
The complaint enumerates five distinct offenses, each cited with the applicable Pennsylvania statutes:
- § 780‑113 §§ A16 – Possession of a controlled substance by a person not registered (M INT POSS CONTR SUBST BY PER NOT REG).
- § 780‑113 §§ A32 – Use or possession of drug paraphernalia (M USE/POSS OF DRUG PARAPH).
- § 780‑113 §§ A31I – Possession of a small amount of marijuana for personal use (M MARIJUANA‑SMALL AMT PERSONAL USE).
- § 4524 §§ E1 S – Windshield obstruction and wipers – improper sunscreen (first count).
- § 4524 §§ E1 S – Windshield obstruction and wipers – improper sunscreen (second count).
All offenses are dated August 2, 2026, and no dispositions have been entered; the case remains active.
The court schedule shows a preliminary arraignment set for September 16, 2026 at 10:15 a.m. before Magisterial District Judge David Richard Engman, who was also the judge assigned on the issue date of August 27, 2026. The docket status as of September 1, 2026 lists the case as “Active – Awaiting Preliminary Hearing.”
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office, located at the McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749, is handling the prosecution. Contact for the office is 814‑887‑3312. No financial penalties, restitution, or fines have been assessed at this stage of the proceedings.
As the case proceeds, the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, and the Commonwealth will present its evidence at the upcoming arraignment.
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