DUI, Unsafe Driving and Traffic Violations Charged in Coudersport
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — A Coudersport police officer arrested 22‑year‑old Kevin James Ruch on October 16, 2026 and charged him with three traffic offenses. The case, docket number MJ‑55301‑CR‑0000086‑2026, is pending in Magisterial District Court 55‑3‑01 and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on November 19, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. before Magisterial District Judge Bryan D. Phelps.
Ruch, a resident of Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania, was cited by Officer Taylor J. Saline of the Coudersport Police Department. The charges filed by the Potter County District Attorney’s Office include:
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 3802(a)(1) – Driving Under the Influence/Unsafe Driving
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 3334(a) – Turning Movements and Required Signals – General Rule
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 3310(a) – Following Too Closely – General Rule
All offenses are listed with the incident date of October 16, 2026. The docket indicates the case is currently active and awaiting the scheduled preliminary hearing. No bail amount or additional conditions have been disclosed in the docket entries.
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. Ruch has been fingerprinted and was issued a summons, a first‑class summons, and a certified summons on October 22, 2026.
Under Pennsylvania law, the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The upcoming hearing will determine whether the case proceeds to trial or is resolved through other legal avenues.
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