Potter County Drug Possession Charges Filed
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — A traffic stop on Route 6 West in Pike Township, Potter County, led to the discovery of marijuana and related paraphernalia, resulting in charges being filed against two individuals. According to the Pennsylvania State Police Public Information Release Report, the incident occurred on May 12, 2026, at approximately 6:08 p.m.
The investigating officer, Patton, conducted the traffic stop for a Title 75 violation and subsequently discovered that the operator and passenger, both 20 years old, were in possession of marijuana and related paraphernalia. The operator is from Blauvelt, NY, and the passenger is from Bordentown, NJ. The vehicle involved was a 2018 White Hyundai Santa Fe.
Charges are to be filed through District Court 55-4-03 for possession, paraphernalia, and related summary offenses, including violations of the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, specifically 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(16) for marijuana possession.
The Pennsylvania State Police emphasize that incidents are often fluid and rapidly evolving, and the information provided should be considered preliminary and subject to change as additional investigative details emerge.
The individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case.
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