McKean County Man Faces Marijuana, Paraphernalia Charges
SMETHPORT, Pa. — Dustin Edward Ferguson, 33, of Dubois, Pa., is facing multiple charges in McKean County after an incident on April 3, 2026. According to court documents, Ferguson has been charged with marijuana possession for personal use, use or possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to carry vehicle registration, and general lighting requirements – no rear lights.
The charges, filed under docket number MJ-48304-CR-0000043-2026, include 35 P.S. § 780-113 §§ A31 (marijuana possession), 35 P.S. § 780-113 §§ A32 (use or possession of drug paraphernalia), 75 Pa.C.S. § 4303 §§ B (failure to carry vehicle registration), and 75 Pa.C.S. § 1311 §§ B (general lighting requirements – no rear lights). The incident occurred in Hamlin Township, McKean County.
Ferguson’s arrest was made by Trooper Desmond A. Serafini of the Lewis Run Pennsylvania State Police. The defendant’s preliminary arraignment is scheduled for May 7, 2026, at 1:30 pm before Magisterial District Judge David Richard Engman.
As of the current case status, Ferguson has not been fingerprinted, and he has not requested a public defender. The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this matter.
It is essential to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The prosecuting authority, in this case, the McKean County District Attorney’s Office, will proceed with the case according to the law and the evidence presented.
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