DUI, Traffic Charges Filed in Tioga County
WELLSBORO, Pa. — A Sabinsville man is facing multiple charges, including driving under the influence and traffic offenses, in the Magisterial District Court 04-3-01. John Heermann, 54, of Sabinsville, PA 16943, has been charged with six counts related to a March 14, 2026 incident. The charges include: DUI: General Impairment/Incability of Driving Safely – 1st Offense (75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(a)(1)), DUI: Highest Rate of Alcohol (BAC .16+) 1st Offense (75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(c)), Driving at Safe Speed (75 Pa.C.S. § 3361), Careless Driving (75 Pa.C.S. § 3714(a)), Disregard Traffic Lane (Single) (75 Pa.C.S. § 3309(1)), and Driving While Operating Privilege Suspended or Revoked (75 Pa.C.S. § 1543(a)).
The Westfield Boro Police Department, with Officer Andrew T. Adams as the arresting officer, filed the complaint on April 13, 2026. Heermann’s case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for May 14, 2026, at 9:15 am before Magisterial District Judge James R. Edgcomb. The defendant has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel and has requested a public defender.
The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case. Heermann’s bail information and conditions are not specified in the available court records. The case status is currently listed as active, with a disposition date not yet determined.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office will be prosecuting the case.
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