McKean County Man Charged with Marijuana, Traffic Offenses
SMETHPORT, Pa. — A Gallitzin, Pennsylvania man is facing multiple charges in McKean County after an incident on March 25, 2026. According to court records, Stephen Matthew Overton, 44, has been charged with various offenses, including possession of a small amount of marijuana for personal use, in violation of 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(31), and use or possession of drug paraphernalia, in violation of 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(32).
In addition to the drug-related charges, Overton is also facing several traffic-related offenses, including driving at an unsafe speed, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3362(a)(2-15), and disobedience to traffic control devices, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3111(a). The charges were filed by the Lewis Run Pennsylvania State Police, with Sergeant Kyle J. Morton listed as the arresting officer.
A preliminary arraignment has been scheduled for April 14, 2026, at 10:00 am before Magisterial District Judge David Richard Engman. Overton’s case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing. The defendant has not been fingerprinted, and it is not indicated whether he has applied for or been assigned a public defender.
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the case. The office is located at the McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749, and can be reached at 814-887-3312.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The case will proceed through the court system, with the McKean County District Attorney’s Office responsible for prosecuting the charges.
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