(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: January 29, 2026): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a Smethport man has pled guilty to growing marijuana.  Mark BURLINGAME was reported to be growing marijuana by a Borough employee who observed the suspicious plants at his residence and contacted police.  Former Chief (now retired) Patrick Warnick investigated and filed the charges. District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer advised the court that this is the 2^nd offense violation by BURLINGAME of a felony violation under Pennsylvania’s Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act.  He will be sentenced in March.