Port Allegany Man Charged with DUI, Drug Paraphernalia and Vehicle Violations
PORT ALLEGIANY, Pa. – A McKean County Magisterial District Court has filed a series of criminal charges against 39‑year‑old Michael C. Johnson of Port Allegany. The case, docket number MJ-48302-CR-0000147-2026, was filed on August 18, 2026 and is currently active, awaiting a preliminary arraignment scheduled for September 3, 2026.
Johnson was arrested by the Lewis Run Police Service (PSP) under the authority of Officer Timothy W. Mix. The incident that gave rise to the charges occurred on July 26, 2026. The complaint, identified as C5A0BS590G, lists eight separate offenses:
- Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Controlled Substance – 18 Pa.C.S. § 3802(d)(3) (M) – 07/26/2026.
- DUI with Blood Alcohol Concentration between .10% and .16% – 18 Pa.C.S. § 3802(b) (M) – 07/26/2026.
- Use or Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 18 Pa.C.S. § 780‑113(a)(32) (M) – two counts, both dated 07/26/2026.
- Marijuana – Small Amount for Personal Use – 18 Pa.C.S. § 780‑113(a)(31I) (M) – 07/26/2026.
- Vehicle Registration Required – Registration Expired More Than 60 Days, Non‑Pennsylvania, or Unregistered – 18 Pa.C.S. § 1301(a) (S) – 07/26/2026.
- Obscured License Plate – Plate Covered or Visibility Inhibited – 18 Pa.C.S. § 1332(b)(4) (S) – 07/26/2026.
- Operating a Vehicle with Unsafe Equipment – Unlawful Activity – 18 Pa.C.S. § 4107(b)(2) (S) – 07/26/2026.
The case is being heard before Magisterial District Judge William K. Todd, who issued a fingerprint order on the day the complaint was filed. As of the docket entry, Johnson has not yet been fingerprinted.
The preliminary arraignment is set for 11:00 a.m. on September 3, 2026, in Magisterial District Court 48‑3‑02. No bail amount or conditions have been recorded in the docket, and no attorney has been entered for the defendant at this time.
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office, located at the McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749, is prosecuting the case. The office can be reached at (814) 887‑3312.
Johnson remains presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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