McKean County DUI, Drug Charges Filed
SMETHPORT, Pa. — Abdul Abass Jah, 23, of Laurel, MD, is facing multiple charges in McKean County, including driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, after an incident on January 2, 2026, in Hamlin Township.
According to court documents, Jah was arrested by Trooper Richard T. Obermeyer of the Lewis Run Pennsylvania State Police and charged with six counts, including 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(d)(2), 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(d)(1)(i), and 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(d)(1)(ii), all related to driving under the influence. Additionally, Jah is charged with 75 Pa.C.S. § 4524(e)(1), related to windshield obstructions and wipers, 75 Pa.C.S. § 3809(a), related to restrictions on alcoholic beverages, 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(31)(i), related to marijuana possession for personal use, and 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(32), related to use or possession of drug paraphernalia.
Jah’s case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing, with Magisterial District Judge David Richard Engman assigned to the case. The defendant has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel but has not requested a public defender. Jah has been fingerprinted as part of the proceedings.
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office, led by District Attorney, is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this matter. The case is filed under docket number MJ-48304-CR-0000006-2026 in the Magisterial District Court 48-3-04.
Jah is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case.
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