McKean County Man Charged with Marijuana, Paraphernalia Possession
SMETHPORT, Pa. — Jacob Michael Prechtl, 21, of Saint Marys, Pa., is facing multiple charges related to marijuana and drug paraphernalia possession in McKean County. According to court records, Prechtl was arrested on March 28, 2026, by Trooper Desmond A. Serafini of the Lewis Run Pennsylvania State Police.
The charges against Prechtl include eight counts of marijuana possession for personal use, with four counts graded as misdemeanors under 35 § 780-113 §§ A31I, and four counts of use or possession of drug paraphernalia, graded as misdemeanors under 35 § 780-113 §§ A32. The incident occurred in Hamlin Township, McKean County.
Prechtl’s case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing, scheduled for April 14, 2026, at 10:30 am before Magisterial District Judge David Richard Engman. The defendant has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel but has not requested a public defender. Prechtl has been fingerprinted as part of the arrest process.
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case. The docket number for this case is MJ-48304-CR-0000033-2026. As the case progresses, it is essential to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will be responsible for prosecuting the case.
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