Harassment Physical Contact Charge Filed After Coudersport Bar Incident
COUDERSPORT, Pa. – On August 8, 2026, at approximately 2:48 a.m., Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Coudersport Patrol Unit responded to a disturbance at Vinny’s Bar and Grill on North Main Street in the borough of Coudersport, Potter County. The incident involved a physical altercation that resulted in a harassment charge.
The arresting officer, PSP Officer J. Walker (badge #15357, employee ID 803819), reported that individuals were yelling and screaming after the establishment had closed. During the confrontation, Deven Smoker, a 24‑year‑old male resident of Port Allegany, Pennsylvania, was identified as the suspect and taken into custody.
According to the public information release, the victim was a 33‑year‑old male from Coudersport, Pennsylvania. The specific nature of the offense is listed as “Harass Physical Contact.” No statutory citation was provided in the release.
Charges have been filed through the District Court under case number 55‑3‑01. The docket does not disclose a bail amount, a presiding judge, or any scheduled court dates. Consequently, the case remains pending, and no further procedural details have been released.
All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will continue to prosecute the matter in accordance with state law.
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