McKean County Marijuana, Paraphernalia Charges Filed
SMETHPORT, Pa. — A criminal case is underway in McKean County Court against Rodney Patrick Smith, 56, of Apollo, Pa., with charges related to marijuana possession and drug paraphernalia. The case, docket number MJ-48304-CR-0000102-2026, was filed on July 15, 2026, in the Magisterial District Court 48-3-04.
According to court records, Smith is charged with two misdemeanor counts: one for Marijuana-Small Amount Personal Use, in violation of 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(31), and another for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, in violation of 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(32). The alleged incidents occurred on July 3, 2026, in Wetmore Township, McKean County.
The arresting agency was the Lewis Run Pennsylvania State Police, with Officer John E. Jones III listed as the arresting officer. Smith has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel and has been fingerprinted.
A preliminary arraignment is scheduled for July 30, 2026, at 1:00 pm before Judge David Richard Engman. The case status is currently listed as active and awaiting a preliminary hearing.
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office, located at the McKean County Courthouse in Smethport, is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this matter. As the case progresses, further details may become available.
It is important 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 be responsible for presenting the evidence against Smith.
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