Receiving Stolen Property, Drug Charges Filed in Pike Township
Coudersport, Pa. – On August 3, 2026, at approximately 1:45 a.m., Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Coudersport Patrol Unit responded to a motor‑vehicle incident on Route 6 West in Pike Township, Potter County. The incident resulted in the filing of three criminal charges against an individual taken into custody and held at the Potter County Jail.
The PSP officer on patrol, identified as Investigator Chamberlain (badge 15739, employee 834206), observed a motorcycle parked along the roadway. Upon approaching the rider, the officer noted inconsistent statements and a false name being provided. A review of the motorcycle’s registration revealed that the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) associated with the license plate did not match the VIN on the vehicle itself. PSP Coudersport subsequently contacted the New York State Police, which confirmed that the motorcycle had been reported stolen on August 2, 2026.
After the suspect was detained and transported to the PSP barracks for processing, a search uncovered illegal drugs and drug‑paraphernalia. Based on the investigation, the following charges were filed on the same day, August 3, 2026:
- Receiving Stolen Property (Felony Level 3) – legal citation not listed in the docket.
- Possession of a Controlled Substance (Misdemeanor) – legal citation not listed in the docket.
- Violation of the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act (Misdemeanor) – legal citation not listed in the docket.
The suspect was transferred to the Potter County Jail pending further court action. The docket number associated with the case is UPLOAD-20260817204918-5b2a7920, and the PSP internal case reference is PA 2026‑983973. No bail amount, judicial assignment, or upcoming hearing dates were disclosed in the public release.
At this time, the case remains open, and the suspect is awaiting arraignment in the appropriate Potter County court. All charges are pending adjudication, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The investigation was conducted by the Pennsylvania State Police Coudersport Patrol Unit, and the information was released in accordance with PSP policy to promote transparency.
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