McKean County Charges: Marijuana, Alcohol, Traffic
SMETHPORT, Pa. — A criminal case is underway in McKean County Court, with defendant Kobe Kenton Hediger facing multiple charges. The case, docket number MJ-48302-CR-0000044-2026, was filed on March 18, 2026, in the Magisterial District Court 48-3-02.
According to court records, Hediger, a 19-year-old male from Chaffee, NY, has been charged with various offenses, including: Marijuana-Small Amount Personal Use (35 § 780-113 §§ A31), Use/Poss of Drug Paraphernalia (35 § 780-113 §§ A32), Purchase Etc Alcoholic Beverages by a Minor (18 § 6308 §§ A), Restrictions on Alcoholic Beverages (47 § 3809 §§ A), Operating Vehicle Without Required Financial Responsibility (57 § 1786 §§ F), Failure to Carry Registration (67 § 1311 §§ B), and Driving on Right Side of Roadway – General Rule (87 § 3301 §§ A).
The incident allegedly occurred on March 1, 2026, in Eldred Township, McKean County. The arresting agency was the Lewis Run PSP, with Officer Kyle J. Morton listed as the arresting officer. A preliminary arraignment has been scheduled for March 31, 2026, at 10:30 am, before Magisterial District Judge William K. Todd.
Hediger has not been fingerprinted, and it is not indicated in the records whether he has applied for or been assigned counsel. The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing.
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 in this matter.
It is essential to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The prosecuting authority, in this case, the McKean County District Attorney’s Office, will proceed with the case according to the law and the evidence presented.
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