DUI, Vehicle Charges Filed in Bradford
BRADFORD, Pa. — A Bradford woman is facing multiple charges, including driving under the influence, after an incident on July 4, 2026. Melissa Sue Ackley, 39, of Bradford, has been charged with various offenses related to the incident, which occurred in McKean County.
According to court documents, Ackley has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance (75 Pa.C.S. § 3802), as well as other related offenses, including restrictions on alcoholic beverages (75 Pa.C.S. § 3809) and general lighting requirements – no rear lights (75 Pa.C.S. § 4303). Additionally, she has been charged with a summary offense for a required Pennsylvania registration expiration of less than 60 days (75 Pa.C.S. § 1301).
The charges were filed by the Lewis Run Pennsylvania State Police, with Trooper Bryan A. Stahlman listed as the arresting officer. Ackley’s preliminary arraignment is scheduled for August 13, 2026, at 11:15 a.m. before Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr.
Ackley’s case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing. She has been advised of her right to apply for assignment of counsel, but has not requested a public defender. The defendant has been fingerprinted as part of the court proceedings.
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the case. The docket number for the case is MJ-48101-CR-0000218-2026.
As with all defendants, Ackley is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The case will proceed through the court system, with the McKean County District Attorney’s Office prosecuting the charges.
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