Multiple DUI and Drug Charges Pending for James Vories in Coudersport
COUDERSPORT, Pa. – A Potter County Magisterial District Court has scheduled a preliminary hearing for James D. Vories, 30, of Leon, West Virginia, on October 22, 2026. Vories faces a series of criminal counts stemming from an incident that occurred on August 20, 2026.
The case, docket number MJ-55301-CR-0000072-2026, was filed on September 29, 2026 after the Coudersport Police Department (Coudersport PSP) arrested Vories. Arresting officer Corey M. Chamberlain is listed on the record. The complaint, identified as Incident No. PA 2026-1051854, was entered by Magisterial District Judge Bryan D. Phelps, who also assigned the case on September 25, 2026.
Vories is charged with ten offenses, each cited with the applicable Pennsylvania statutes:
- 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(c) – Driving under the influence (DUI) with a blood alcohol concentration of .16% or greater.
- 275 Pa.C.S. § 3802(a)(1) – DUI/unsafe driving.
- 375 Pa.C.S. § 3802(d)(1)(iii) – Driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.
- 475 Pa.C.S. § 3802(d)(1) – Driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.
- 575 Pa.C.S. § 3802(d)(3) – Driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.
- 635 Pa.C.S. § 780‑113(a)(31)(I) – Possession of a small amount of marijuana for personal use.
- 735 Pa.C.S. § 780‑113(a)(32) – Use or possession of drug paraphernalia.
- 875 Pa.C.S. § 3714(a) – Careless driving – general rule.
- 975 Pa.C.S. § 1301(a) – Failure to maintain a required motor‑carrier registration.
- 1075 Pa.C.S. § 4581(a)(2)(ii)(A) – Violation of vehicle restraint system requirements.
- 1175 Pa.C.S. § 3809(a) – Violation of restrictions on alcoholic beverages.
All offenses are listed as having occurred on August 20, 2026. The docket does not specify a bail amount or any conditions of release; however, it does note that Vories has been fingerprinted.
The preliminary hearing is set for 11:30 a.m. on October 22, 2026, in Magisterial District Court 55‑3‑01, before Judge Bryan D. Phelps. The case status is currently marked as “Active – Awaiting Preliminary Hearing.” No disposition has been entered, and no fines, costs, or restitution amounts have been recorded at this time.
The Potter County District Attorney’s Office, located at 1 North Main Street, Gunzburger Building, Suite 215, Coudersport, PA 16915, is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Vories has not requested a public defender, and no attorney has been listed for the defense.
As the case proceeds, Vories is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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