McKean County Man Charged with Marijuana, Paraphernalia Possession
BRADFORD, Pa. — James Howard Fowler, a 68-year-old Bradford resident, is facing multiple charges, including marijuana possession and use of drug paraphernalia, according to court documents. The charges were filed in the Magisterial District Court 48-3-04, with the docket number MJ-48304-CR-0000088-2026.
The incident occurred on June 23, 2026, in Lafayette Township, McKean County. Fowler was arrested by Trooper Kyle J. Morton of the Lewis Run Pennsylvania State Police. The charges include: 35 § 780-113 §§ A31, MARIJUANA-SMALL AMT PERSONAL USE, a misdemeanor; 235 § 780-113 §§ A32, USE/POSS OF DRUG PARAPH, a misdemeanor; 375 § 4524 §§ E1, WINDSHIELD OBSTRUCTIONS AND WIPERS – IMPROPER SUN SCREENING, a summary offense; 475 § 4703 §§ E, OPER VEH W/O VALID INSP – DISPLAY OF UNAUTH CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION, a summary offense; 575 § 4305 §§ A, VEHICULAR HAZARD SIGNAL LAMPS – GENERAL RULE, a summary offense; and 675 § 4581 §§ A2iiA, RESTRAINT SYSTEMS – OTHER VEHICLE, a summary offense.
Fowler’s case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing. He has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel, but has not requested a public defender. The defendant has been fingerprinted. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case.
Fowler’s address is listed as Bradford, PA 16701. The case status is active, and the disposition date has not been set. The court has assigned Judge David Richard Engman to the case.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case.
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