Eldred Man Faces DUI, Drug Charges in McKean County
ELDRED, Pa. — Christopher Jacob Tschetter, 42, of Eldred, is facing multiple charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, after an incident on April 11, 2026. According to court records, Tschetter was arrested by Trooper Collin R. Delattre of the Lewis Run Pennsylvania State Police.
The charges against Tschetter include 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(d)(2), 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(d)(1)(i), and 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(d)(1)(iii), all of which pertain to driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance. Additionally, Tschetter is charged with 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(31)(i) for marijuana possession for personal use and 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(32) for use or possession of drug paraphernalia. A charge of 75 Pa.C.S. § 4303(b) for failure to have rear lights on his vehicle was also filed.
Tschetter’s case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing, which is scheduled for May 12, 2026, at 1:00 pm before Magisterial District Judge William K. Todd. The defendant has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel but has not requested a public defender at this time. Tschetter has been fingerprinted as part of the booking process.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is represented by the McKean County District Attorney’s Office. The case is filed under docket number MJ-48302-CR-0000075-2026 in the Magisterial District Court 48-3-02.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case.
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