Potter County Man Faces Firearms, DUI Charges
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — Scotty Allen Peterson, 35, of Pittsburgh, is facing multiple charges, including firearms and driving under the influence, in the Magisterial District Court 55-3-01. According to court records, Peterson was arrested on March 19, 2026, by Trooper Charles G. Ball of the Coudersport PSP.
Peterson is charged with Possession of Firearm Prohibited (18 Pa.C.S. § 6105), Carrying a Loaded Weapon (18 Pa.C.S. § 6106.1), Maximum Speed Limits (75 Pa.C.S. § 3362), Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/Controlled Substance (75 Pa.C.S. § 3802), and Driving While Operating Privilege Suspended or Revoked (75 Pa.C.S. § 1543). The incident occurred on March 19, 2026, in Sweden Township, Potter County.
Peterson’s bail was set at $35,000, and he is currently being held at the Potter County Prison, unable to post bail. A preliminary arraignment was scheduled for March 20, 2026, at 9:15 am, and a preliminary hearing is set for March 31, 2026, at 2:00 pm, both before Magisterial District Judge Bryan D. Phelps.
The case is currently active and awaiting preliminary hearing. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this matter.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The prosecuting authority, in this case, the Potter County District Attorney’s Office, will proceed with the case in accordance with the law and the evidence presented.
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