Marijuana & Paraphernalia Charges Filed Against Saint Marys Woman
SAINT MARYS, Pa. – A Saint Marys resident, Olivia Christine Romanic, 37, was charged on September 8, 2026 in the Magisterial District Court of McKean County (District 48‑3‑04) with two summary offenses involving marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
The criminal docket, identified as MJ-48304-CR-0000132-2026, lists the following charges: (1) a violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 780‑113 §§ A31I for possession of a small amount of marijuana for personal use, and (2) a violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 780‑113 §§ A32 for use or possession of drug paraphernalia. Both offenses are dated September 4, 2026.
According to the docket, Romanic was arrested by the Lewis Run Police Service (PSP) under the authority of Arresting Officer Jack D. Lauer. The incident number recorded is PA 2026‑1129167, and the complaint number is C5AABSV518. Romanic’s fingerprint was taken at the time of arrest.
Judge David Richard Engman, who was assigned to the case on September 7, 2026, scheduled a preliminary arraignment for September 23, 2026 at 9:45 a.m. The hearing will be held in the Magisterial District Court 48‑3‑04. No bail amount or conditions have been entered in the docket 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’s contact number is 814‑887‑3312, and counsel status is listed as active.
As of the latest filing on September 9, 2026, the case remains active and is awaiting the preliminary hearing. No disposition, fines, costs, or restitution have been entered.
Romanic resides at a Saint Marys address (city, PA 15857). She was advised of her right to apply for an assignment of counsel, but the docket indicates that she did not request a public defender and no appointment was made.
Under Pennsylvania law, the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Commonwealth will proceed with the scheduled hearing, and the outcome will be determined in accordance with the statutes cited above.
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