McKean County Man Charged with Marijuana, Paraphernalia Possession
SMETHPORT, Pa. — Francis P. McCarren Jr., 51, of Dubois, Pa., is facing multiple charges related to marijuana and drug paraphernalia possession in McKean County. According to court documents, McCarren was arrested by Trooper Desmond A. Serafini of the Lewis Run Pennsylvania State Police on March 28, 2026.
The charges against McCarren include five counts of marijuana possession for personal use and use/possession of drug paraphernalia, all graded as misdemeanors. The specific charges are: 35 § 780-113 §§ A31I, 35 § 780-113 §§ A31I, 35 § 780-113 §§ A32, 35 § 780-113 §§ A32, and 35 § 780-113 §§ A32, with offense dates listed as March 28, 2026.
McCarren’s case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing, scheduled for April 14, 2026, at 11:00 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 at this time.
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case. McCarren’s address is listed as Dubois, PA 15801, and he has been fingerprinted as part of the arrest process.
The case is being heard in the Magisterial District Court 48-3-04, with the docket number MJ-48304-CR-0000035-2026. As the case progresses, it is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the McKean County District Attorney’s Office will be responsible for prosecuting the case.
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