DUI, High BAC and Lighting Violations Await Hearing in Tioga
TIOGA, Pa. – A criminal case involving multiple driving offenses has been filed against Llewellyn Edwin Hartman, a 53‑year‑old resident of Middlebury Center, Tioga County. The case, docket number MJ-04301-CR-0000086-2026, was entered in the Tioga County Magisterial District Court (District 04‑3‑01) on September 9, 2026 and is currently active, awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for October 29, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. before Magisterial District Judge James R. Edgcomb.
Defendant and Arrest Information
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania alleges that Hartman was arrested by the Mansfield Police Service. The arresting officer is identified as Reuben M. Donovan. While the docket lists an arrest date field, the specific date of arrest is not provided in the records. Hartman has been fingerprinted, and he was advised of his right to apply for an assignment of counsel. He did not request a public defender, and no defense counsel is listed at this time.
Charges
Hartman faces four separate offenses, all stemming from an incident that occurred on August 9, 2026:
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 3802(a)(1) – Driving under the influence (DUI) – classified as a misdemeanor (Grade M).
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 3802(c) – DUI with a blood‑alcohol concentration of .16% or greater – misdemeanor (Grade M).
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 4303(b) – Failure to display rear lighting as required by general lighting requirements – misdemeanor (Grade S).
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 3714(a) – Careless driving – misdemeanor (Grade S).
All offenses are recorded with the same offense date of August 9, 2026.
Court Proceedings and Status
The docket indicates that a summons, first‑class summons, and certified summons were all issued on September 9, 2026. A criminal complaint was filed the same day. The case is listed as “Active – Awaiting Preliminary Hearing.” The preliminary hearing is set for October 29, 2026 in the Magisterial District Court, Room not specified, before Judge James R. Edgcomb. No bail amount or conditions are noted in the docket.
Prosecution
The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office, located at the Tioga County Courthouse, 118 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901, is representing the Commonwealth. The district attorney’s office can be reached at (570) 724‑1350.
At this stage, the case remains pending, and Hartman is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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