McKean County Woman Charged with Drug Possession, Paraphernalia
SMETHPORT, Pa. — Jenna Christine Smerkar, 34, of Parker, Pa., is facing multiple charges in McKean County after an incident on March 26, 2026. According to court records, Smerkar has been charged with Possession of Controlled Substance by Person Not Registered, a misdemeanor, under 35 § 780-113 §§ A16; Marijuana-Small Amount Personal Use, a misdemeanor, under 35 § 780-113 §§ A31; and Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor, under 35 § 780-113 §§ A32.
The charges were filed by the Lewis Run PSP, with Arresting Officer Jack D. Lauer. Smerkar’s case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing, scheduled for June 4, 2026, at 11:00 am before Magisterial District Judge David Richard Engman.
Smerkar’s address is listed as Parker, PA 16049, and she has been advised of her right to apply for assignment of counsel. However, she has not requested a public defender, and no application has been provided for appointment of a public defender. Smerkar has been fingerprinted as part of the case proceedings.
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office, located at the McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749, is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case. The phone number for the District Attorney’s Office is 814-887-3312.
The case is currently in the preliminary stages, and Smerkar is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The prosecuting authority, the McKean County District Attorney’s Office, will continue to handle the case as it moves forward.
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