Marijuana and Paraphernalia Charges Filed in Rixford, McKean County
RIXFORD, Pa. – A preliminary arraignment has been scheduled for Serena Renee Wixson, a 25‑year‑old resident of Rixford, Pennsylvania, on October 22, 2026. The arraignment will take place before Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr. in Magisterial District Court 48‑1‑01, located in McKean County.
The criminal docket, identified as MJ‑48101‑CR‑0000296‑2026, was issued on September 29, 2026, and the complaint was filed on October 5, 2026. The case remains active and is awaiting the preliminary hearing, according to the court’s status update dated October 5, 2026.
According to the docket, the Lewis Run Police Service (PSP) arrested Wixson – though the arrest date is not listed in the court records – and the arresting officer was identified as Kyle J. Morton. Wixson has been fingerprinted, and she was advised of her right to apply for an assignment of counsel. She did not request a public defender, and no bail amount or conditions were disclosed in the docket.
The charges stem from an incident that occurred on September 7, 2026 and include the following offenses:
- § 780‑113(a)(31I) – Marijuana – Small amount for personal use.
- § 780‑113(a)(32) – Use or possession of drug paraphernalia.
- § 4303(b) – General lighting requirements – No rear lights (two separate counts).
- § 4107(b)(2) – Unlawful activities – Operating or permitting operation with unsafe equipment (two separate counts).
All offenses are listed with the same incident date of September 7, 2026. No disposition has been entered for any of the charges, and the docket does not specify any fines, costs, or restitution at this time.
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office, located at the McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749, is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The district attorney can be reached at 814‑887‑3312 for further information.
The preliminary arraignment is set for 2:00 p.m. on October 22, 2026, in courtroom MDJ‑48‑1‑01, with Judge Luther presiding. The case will proceed from that hearing toward a possible trial or resolution.
As required by law, Wixson is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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