Bradford Man Charged with DUI, Careless Driving, No Rear Lights
Bradford, Pa. – The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has filed a criminal complaint against Ryan Thomas Mongillo, a 38‑year‑old resident of Bradford, Pennsylvania (ZIP 16701), alleging multiple traffic‑related offenses. The case, docketed as MJ‑48101‑CR‑0000276‑2026 in Magisterial District Court 48‑1‑01, is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing.
Case details – The complaint was issued on September 14, 2026 by Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr. The incident that gave rise to the charges occurred on August 27, 2026. The arresting agency was the Bradford Township Police Department, and the arresting officer was Jordan A. McCalla.
Charges – Mongillo faces four counts:
- § 3802‑A1 (first‑offense DUI: general impairment or operation of a vehicle in an unsafe manner) – 175 § 3802‑A1*
- § 3802‑B (first‑offense DUI with a high blood‑alcohol concentration, BAC .10 – < .16) – 275 § 3802‑B*
- § 3714‑A (careless driving) – 375 § 3714‑A
- § 4303‑B (operating a vehicle without rear lights) – 475 § 4303‑B
All offenses are dated August 27, 2026.
Procedural timeline – The criminal complaint was filed on the same day it was issued, September 14, 2026. The docket indicates that the case is “Active – Awaiting Preliminary Hearing.” A preliminary arraignment has been scheduled for October 6, 2026 at 1:15 p.m. in courtroom MDJ‑48‑1‑01, before Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr.
Defendant information – Ryan Thomas Mongillo was born June 17, 1988. He 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 docket notes that he has not yet been fingerprinted.
Legal representation – The Commonwealth is represented by the McKean County District Attorney’s Office, located at the McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749 (phone 814‑887‑3312). No defense counsel is listed at this time.
Bail and financial penalties – The docket does not list bail, bond, fines, costs, or restitution at this stage.
Current status – The case remains active, with the next scheduled event being the preliminary arraignment on October 6, 2026. No disposition has been entered.
As required by law, Mongillo is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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