Potter County Charges: Marijuana, Paraphernalia, Traffic Offenses
AUSTIN, Pa. — Eben E. Tompkins Jr., 77, of Austin, PA 16720, is facing multiple charges in Potter County, including marijuana possession, use of drug paraphernalia, and traffic offenses. The charges were filed on April 7, 2026, in the Magisterial District Court 55-3-01, with Judge Bryan D. Phelps assigned to the case.
According to court records, Tompkins was arrested by Trooper David L. Hoover of the Coudersport PSP on April 4, 2026. The charges include: Misdemeanor Marijuana-Small Amount Personal Use (35 § 780-113 §§ A31), Misdemeanor Use/Poss of Drug Paraphernalia (35 § 780-113 §§ A32), Summary Maximum Speed Limits – Any Other Max Speed (75 § 3362 §§ A3-11), and Summary Fail to Carry Registration (75 § 1311 §§ B).
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 15, 2026, at 10:00 am. Tompkins has not been fingerprinted, and no application for a public defender has been made. The defendant has been advised of the right to apply for assignment of counsel.
The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case.
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