Marijuana, Paraphernalia Charges Filed Against Eric Hyden in McKean
LAFAYETTE TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A McKean County Magisterial District Court has filed criminal charges against 27‑year‑old Eric Joseph Hyden of Baltimore, Md. The charges stem from an incident on September 18, 2026.
According to the docket (MJ-48304-CR-0000161-2026), Hyden was arrested by Lewis Run Police Service Patrol (PSP) officer Collin R. Delattre. The complaint, filed on October 28, 2026, lists two offenses: a violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 780‑113(a)(31I) for possession of a small amount of marijuana for personal use, and a violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 780‑113(a)(32) for use or possession of drug paraphernalia. Both offenses are dated September 18, 2026.
The case is being handled by Magisterial District Judge David Richard Engman. A preliminary arraignment is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on November 13, 2026, before Judge Engman. The docket indicates the case remains active and is awaiting that hearing.
Hyden’s personal information on the docket lists his date of birth as July 24, 1999, and confirms he has been fingerprinted. No bail amount or conditions have been entered 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 office can be reached at 814‑887‑3312 for further information.
As the case proceeds, Hyden is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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