Coudersport Man Faces DUI, Drug and Traffic Charges; Bail Set at $50K
COUDERSPORT, Pa. – Potter County Magisterial District Court 55‑3‑01 has placed Scott William Leland, 65, of Coudersport, PA 16915, under a $50,000 monetary bail after he was arrested on September 7, 2026 on a series of felony and misdemeanor offenses.
Leland was taken into custody by the Coudersport Police Service (PSP) on September 7, 2026, following an incident that occurred the previous day, September 6, 2026. Arresting Officer Nicholas M. Moore filed a criminal complaint (Complaint No. F297BSV070) that lists nine separate charges, each with its statutory citation:
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 3802 §§ D2* – Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance (Felony, Grade 3).
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 3733 §§ A – Fleeing or Attempting to Elude an Officer (Felony, Grade 3).
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 5104 – Resisting Arrest or Other Law Enforcement Officer (Misdemeanor, Grade 2).
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 3309 §§ 1 S – Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic – Single Violation (Misdemeanor, Grade 1).
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 3111 §§ A – Obedience to Traffic Control Device (Misdemeanor, Grade 1).
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 1515 §§ B – Notice of Change of Name or Address – ID Card (Misdemeanor, Grade 1).
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 780‑113 §§ A32 – Use or Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor, Grade 3).
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 780‑113 §§ A31I – Marijuana – Small Amount for Personal Use (Misdemeanor, Grade 3).
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 1543 §§ B1i – Driving While Operating a Privately Suspended or Revoked Vehicle (DUI/ARD First Offense) (Misdemeanor, Grade 1).
The incident was recorded under Incident No. PA 2026‑1148466 and OTN W 1021307‑0. Leland was unable to post bail and was confined at Potter County Prison (County Jail) beginning September 7, 2026.
Magisterial District Judge Bryan D. Phelps, who was assigned to the case on the same day it was filed, has scheduled a preliminary arraignment for September 7, 2026 at 10:15 a.m. and a preliminary hearing for September 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., both to be held in the same courtroom.
The Potter County District Attorney’s Office, located at 1 North Main Street, Gunzburger Building, Suite 215, Coudersport, PA 16915, is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Leland has not requested a public defender, and no private counsel has been entered on the docket at this time.
All proceedings remain active, with the case status listed as “Awaiting Preliminary Hearing” and “Awaiting Preliminary Arraignment.” The court will determine further conditions, potential fines, costs, or restitution at upcoming hearings.
Under Pennsylvania law, Leland is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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