DUI, Marijuana Charges Filed in McKean County
McKEAN COUNTY, Pa. — Anthony James Bingham, 28, of Ridgway, PA, is facing multiple charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol/controlled substance and marijuana-related offenses, according to court documents.
The charges, filed on March 31, 2026, stem from an incident that occurred on February 21, 2026, in Lewis Run Borough, McKean County. Bingham was arrested by Trooper John E. Jones III of the Pennsylvania State Police.
The docket, MJ-48304-CR-0000036-2026, lists the following charges: 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(d)(2) – Driving Under Influence of Alcohol/Controlled Substance (Misdemeanor); 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(d)(1)(i) – Driving Under Influence of Alcohol/Controlled Substance (Misdemeanor); 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(d)(1)(iii) – Driving Under Influence of Alcohol/Controlled Substance (Misdemeanor); 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(31)(i) – Marijuana-Small Amount Personal Use (Misdemeanor); 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(32) – Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor); 75 Pa.C.S. § 4303(b) – General Lighting Requirements – No Rear Lights (Summary); and 75 Pa.C.S. § 4107(b)(2) – Unlawful Activities – Oper/Perm Op W/Unsafe Eqmt (Summary).
Bingham’s preliminary arraignment is scheduled for April 17, 2026, at 11:00 am before Magisterial District Judge David Richard Engman. The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing.
Bingham has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel, but has not requested a public defender. He has been fingerprinted as part of the arrest process.
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office, represented by the District Attorney, is prosecuting the case.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will continue to prosecute the case, and the court will determine the outcome based on the evidence presented.
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