Bradford Man Faces Multiple DUI and Traffic Charges in McKean Court
BRADFORD, Pa. – A preliminary arraignment is set for Bryan James O’Neil, 36, of Bradford, Pennsylvania, who is charged with several motor‑vehicle offenses stemming from an incident on August 6, 2026. The case, docket number MJ-48101-CR-0000280-2026, is pending before Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr. in Magisterial District Court 48‑1‑01.
According to the criminal docket, O’Neil was arrested by Bradford City Police Department officer Tyler J. Blair. The arresting agency and officer are listed, but the exact arrest date is not specified in the docket. The incident that gave rise to the charges occurred on August 6, 2026, and involved multiple traffic violations.
The charges filed against O’Neil include:
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 3802(a)(1) – Driving under the influence (DUI) – General impairment/incident of driving safely, first offense (Grade M).
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 3714(a) – Careless driving (Grade S).
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 3802(a)(2) – DUI – General impairment with blood alcohol concentration between .08 and .10, first offense (Grade M).
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 3309(1) – Disregard of traffic lane (single lane), first offense (Grade S).
All offenses are dated August 6, 2026. The docket does not list any bail amount, fines, costs, or restitution at this time, and no fingerprinting has been recorded.
The case status is listed as “Active – Awaiting Preliminary Hearing.” A preliminary arraignment has been scheduled for October 5, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in courtroom MDJ‑48‑1‑01, before the same magistrate, Judge Richard W. Luther Jr.
O’Neil was advised of his right to apply for an assignment of counsel, but he did not request a public defender, and no application for appointment was filed. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office, located at the McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749 (phone 814‑887‑3312), is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.</n
Because the matter is still in the early stages of prosecution, no disposition has been entered, and the defendant remains in custody pending the preliminary hearing.
Under Pennsylvania law, O’Neil is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The Commonwealth will continue to pursue the charges through the appropriate legal channels.
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