Galeton Man Charged with DUI, Reckless Driving
GALETON, Pa. — George F. Klinger Jr., 46, of Galeton, is facing multiple charges, including driving under the influence (DUI) and reckless driving, following an incident on April 28, 2026. According to court records, Klinger was arrested by Trooper Jacob T. Walker of the Coudersport Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and charged with seven counts, including DUI with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.16% or greater, under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(c); DUI with unsafe driving, under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(a)(1); careless driving, under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3714(a); reckless driving, under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3736(a); failure to carry registration, under 75 Pa.C.S. § 1311(b); and two counts of general lighting requirements, under 75 Pa.C.S. § 4303(a) and (b), for no headlights and no rear lights.
The case, docket number MJ-55403-CR-0000024-2026, is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing in the Magisterial District Court 55-4-03, with Judge Christopher Dominic Kalacinski assigned to the case. Klinger’s address is listed as Galeton, PA 16922, and he has not been fingerprinted, according to court records. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the case.
Klinger has not applied for assignment of counsel or requested a public defender, and no bail information is available at this time. The incident occurred on April 28, 2026, and the complaint was filed on May 7, 2026. The case is ongoing, and Klinger is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case.
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