McKean County Man Faces Multiple Drug Charges
SMETHPORT, Pa. — Robert William Powlus, 55, of Dubois, Pa., is facing multiple charges related to drug possession and paraphernalia in McKean County Court. The charges were filed on March 30, 2026, with the Magisterial District Judge 48-3-04, according to court documents.
Powlus is charged with multiple counts of possession of a controlled substance, marijuana, and use or possession of drug paraphernalia, all of which are graded as misdemeanors. The specific charges include: Possession of a Controlled Substance by a Person Not Registered (18 Pa.C.S. § 780-113, subsections A16), Marijuana – Small Amount for Personal Use (18 Pa.C.S. § 780-113, subsections A31I), and Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (18 Pa.C.S. § 780-113, subsections A32). Additionally, Powlus is charged with multiple counts of Possession of Unstamped Cigarettes (72 Pa.C.S. § 8273, subsections A).
The incident allegedly occurred on March 28, 2026, in Hamlin Township, McKean County. The arresting agency was the Lewis Run Pennsylvania State Police, with Officer Desmond A. Serafini listed as the arresting officer.
Powlus is scheduled to appear for a preliminary arraignment on April 14, 2026, at 10:45 a.m. before Magisterial District Judge David Richard Engman. The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing.
The defendant has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel and has been fingerprinted. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will be prosecuting this case.
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