(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: November 14, 2025): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that the former Rew man who was charged by McKean County Drug Task Force Detective Michael Ward with possessing cocaine with the intent to deliver it in May has been sentenced to additional state time.  Robert WALLIN, currently incarcerated, was sentenced during a sentencing hearing held at the McKean County Courthouse on November 13^th.  The judge sentenced WALLIN to a period of incarceration in the State’s Department of Corrections to at least 12 months to 32 months – to be served consecutive to a sentence he is currently serving as a result of 3 Potter County cases.

To report illegal drug activity, please call Chief County Detective Ryan Yingling at the District Attorney’s Office at (814) 887-3312 or leave a tip at McKeanDA.org.

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DRUG TASK FORCE CHARGES REW MAN

(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: May 2, 2025):  District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a Rew man has been charged with drug crimes.  Robert WALLIN, of Rew, was charged by McKean County Drug Task Force Detective Michael Ward with Possession with Intent to Deliver (22.34 grams cocaine)-Felony; Possession; and Paraphernalia. 

WALLIN was charged after the McKean County Drug Task Force received information from a Detective with the Drug Task in Potter County which led to a search warrant.  WALLIN is charged with possession with the intent to deliver cocaine along with a large amount of drug paraphernalia including powder commonly used as a cutting agent with cocaine, a digital scale, sandwich baggies commonly used for packaging cocaine and other items. The Detectives noted that numerous firearms were located in close proximity to the cocaine. 

WALLIN was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Richard Luther who set bail at $100,000.  WALLIN was remanded to the Potter County Jail where he has been held on prior drug crimes charged in Potter County. WALLIN is scheduled for central court in McKean County next Thursday.  If you suspect illegal drug activity, contact the McKean County Detectives at the District Attorney's Office (814) 887-3312 or leave tips at McKeanDA.org.