DUI and Careless Driving Charges Filed Against Bradford Man
Bradford, Pa. – Brent Joseph Welch, a 40‑year‑old resident of Bradford, Pennsylvania, was charged with multiple offenses stemming from a motor‑vehicle incident that occurred on September 7, 2026. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania filed the criminal complaint in Magisterial District Court No. 48‑1‑01, where Judge Richard W. Luther Jr. is assigned to the case.
According to the docket (MJ‑48101‑CR‑0000277‑2026), Welch faces three counts: (1) a first‑offense driving while intoxicated under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3802(c) for a blood‑alcohol concentration of .16% or higher; (2) a first‑offense driving while intoxicated under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3802(a)(1) for general impairment and unsafe operation; and (3) careless driving under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3714(a). All three offenses are dated September 7, 2026.
The arrest was made by the Bradford Township Police Department, with Officer Timothy G. Gigliotti listed as the arresting officer. The docket does not specify the exact arrest date, and no bail amount or conditions have been recorded in the filing.
Welch was advised of his right to apply for an assignment of counsel, but the docket indicates that he did not request a public defender and no private counsel has been entered at this time. The case is currently active and listed as “Awaiting Preliminary Hearing.” A preliminary arraignment has been scheduled for October 7, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in courtroom MDJ‑48‑1‑01, before Judge Richard W. Luther Jr.
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office, located at 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749, is prosecuting the case. The district attorney’s contact number is 814‑887‑3312. No disposition, fines, costs, or restitution have been entered, and the case remains pending further court action.
All information presented is drawn directly from the court docket. As the proceedings continue, the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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