Potter County Drug Charges Filed Against Claire M. McLean
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — A criminal complaint was filed against Claire M. McLean, 47, of East Syracuse, NY, in the Magisterial District Court 55-4-01, with charges related to drug possession and paraphernalia. The docket number for this case is MJ-55401-CR-0000009-2026.
According to court records, McLean is charged with two counts: Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, graded as a misdemeanor, in violation of 35 P.S. § 780-113 §§ A32, and Marijuana-Small Amount for Personal Use, also a misdemeanor, in violation of 35 P.S. § 780-113 §§ A31. The alleged incident occurred on February 25, 2026, in Genesee Township, Potter County.
The arresting agency was the Coudersport Pennsylvania State Police, with Officer Micah J. Smith listed as the arresting officer. McLean’s case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing, with a status date of March 2, 2026. The defendant has been advised of the right to apply for assignment of counsel but has not requested a public defender.
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 in this matter. Magisterial District Judge Kari A. McCleaft is assigned to the case, with an issue date of February 26, 2026.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute this case.
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