Potter County Charges Pittsburgh Resident with Marijuana Possession
Coudersport, Pa. – Samuel James Vogt, a 37‑year‑old resident of Pittsburgh, has been charged in Potter County Magisterial District Court with possession of a small amount of marijuana for personal use and with use or possession of drug paraphernalia. The charges stem from an incident at Hills Creek State Park and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for September 28, 2026.
The criminal docket, MJ‑55403‑CR‑0000063‑2026, was filed on August 25, 2026. Magisterial District Judge Christopher Dominic Kalacinski is assigned to the case. The docket lists the arresting officer as Heather King of the Hills Creek State Park law enforcement team. Although the arrest date is not specified, the offenses are dated July 31, 2026.
Vogt is charged with two offenses: (1) violation of 42 Pa.C.S. § 780‑113(a)(1)(i) – possession of a small amount of marijuana for personal use; and (2) violation of 42 Pa.C.S. § 780‑113(a)(3)(ii) – use or possession of drug paraphernalia. Both charges are classified as summary offenses.
The Potter County District Attorney’s Office, located at 1 North Main Street, Gunzburger Building, Suite 215, Coudersport, PA 16915, is prosecuting the case. Vogt has not requested a public defender, and no counsel has been appointed at this time. The docket indicates that fingerprint and summons orders were issued on August 26, 2026, and a $22.00 case balance (postage fee) is recorded.
A preliminary hearing has been set for 11:00 a.m. on September 28, 2026, before Judge Kalacinski. The case remains active and is listed as “Awaiting Preliminary Hearing.”
Vogt is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will continue to pursue the charges through the appropriate legal channels.
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