McKean County Woman Charged with Drug Possession, Paraphernalia
SMETHPORT, Pa. — Diane M. Brooks, 59, of Bellefonte, Pa., is facing multiple charges in McKean County Court, including possession of controlled substances and drug paraphernalia. According to court records, Brooks was arrested on April 19, 2026, by Sergeant Desmond A. Serafini of the Lewis Run Pennsylvania State Police.
The charges against Brooks include: Possession of Controlled Substance by Person Not Registered, graded as a misdemeanor, in violation of 35 § 780-113 §§ A16; Marijuana-Small Amount Personal Use, graded as a misdemeanor, in violation of 35 § 780-113 §§ A31; Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, graded as a misdemeanor, in violation of 35 § 780-113 §§ A32; and Possession of Unstamped Cigarettes, graded as a summary offense, in violation of 47 § 8273 §§ A. Additionally, Brooks is charged with Maximum Speed Limits – Other Locations, graded as a summary offense, in violation of 75 § 3362 §§ A2-10.
Brooks’ preliminary arraignment is scheduled for June 1, 2026, at 10:15 am before Magisterial District Judge David Richard Engman. The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing. Brooks has been advised of her 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. The docket number for this case is MJ-48304-CR-0000064-2026.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute this case.
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