Marijuana & Paraphernalia Charges Filed Against Ridgway Resident
RIDGWAY, Pa. – A McKean County Magisterial District Court docket shows that Corinna Nichole Barnes, a 31‑year‑old resident of Ridgway, has been charged with two misdemeanor offenses stemming from a September 2, 2026 incident.
According to Docket Number MJ-48304-CR-0000133-2026, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania filed a criminal complaint on September 8, 2026. The charges are:
- Count 135 – Misdemeanor – “MARIJUANA‑SMALL AMT PERSONAL USE” under § 780‑113 §§ A31I, offense dated 09/02/2026.
- Count 235 – Misdemeanor – “USE/POSS OF DRUG PARAPH” under § 780‑113 §§ A32, offense dated 09/02/2026.
The arrest was made by the Lewis Run Police Service (PSP) under the authority of Officer Jack D. Lauer. While the docket does not list a specific arrest date, the incident and subsequent filing are documented.
Magisterial District Judge David Richard Engman is assigned to the case. A preliminary arraignment has been scheduled for September 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the same district court. The case remains active and is listed as “Awaiting Preliminary Hearing” as of the September 8, 2026 status update.
Barnes was fingerprinted at the time of processing. The docket indicates that she was not represented by a public defender, nor did she request appointment of counsel. No bail amount or conditions are noted in the record.
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office, located at 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749, is prosecuting the case. The office can be reached at 814‑887‑3312 for further information.
At this stage, no disposition has been entered, and no fines, costs, or restitution have been assessed. The matter will proceed to the scheduled preliminary hearing, where the court will determine whether sufficient evidence exists to move forward to trial.
As required by law, Barnes is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the Commonwealth will bear the burden of proof in this prosecution.
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