McKean County Man Charged with Manufacture, Delivery, and Possession
SMETHPORT, Pa. — Chad Allen Ginkel, 45, of Erie, Pa., is facing multiple charges in McKean County Court, including manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver, and use or possession of drug paraphernalia. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on July 24, 2026, in Lafayette Township, McKean County.
According to court documents, Ginkel was arrested on July 25, 2026, by Trooper Timothy W. Mix of the Lewis Run Pennsylvania State Police. The defendant is being held in the McKean County Prison, unable to post $50,000 monetary bail.
The charges against Ginkel include two felony counts of manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver, in violation of 35 § 780-113 §§ A30, and six misdemeanor counts, including use or possession of drug paraphernalia, in violation of 35 § 780-113 §§ A32, and intentional possession of a controlled substance by a person not registered, in violation of 35 § 780-113 §§ A16.
A preliminary arraignment was held on July 25, 2026, before Magisterial District Judge David Richard Engman, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 30, 2026, at 8:30 am before Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr.
Ginkel has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel and has been fingerprinted. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case.
The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case.
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