Potter County Woman Charged with Drug Possession, Paraphernalia
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — Diane Eleanor Paul, 65, of Renovo, Pa., is facing multiple charges in Potter County Court, including possession of a controlled substance and use or possession of drug paraphernalia. According to court records, Paul was arrested by Trooper Nicholas R. Patton of the Coudersport PSP on May 23, 2026.
The charges against Paul include one count of Possession of a Controlled Substance by a Person Not Registered, graded as a misdemeanor, in violation of 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(16), and one count of Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, graded as a misdemeanor, in violation of 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(32). Additionally, Paul is charged with Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic – Single, with an offense date of May 23, 2026.
Paul’s case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing, with a docket number of MJ-55301-CR-0000053-2026. The case is being prosecuted by the Potter County District Attorney’s Office, with the defendant’s right to apply for assignment of counsel noted in the court records. However, it is indicated that Paul has not requested a public defender, nor has an application been provided for the appointment of a public defender.
The defendant has not been fingerprinted as of the latest court records. The arresting officer, Trooper Nicholas R. Patton, is listed as a participant in the case, along with Paul as the defendant.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office is responsible for prosecuting the case.
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