Bradford Man Faces Multiple DUI and Traffic Charges in McKean County
BRADFORD, Pa. – John Theodore Luke Jr., a 27‑year‑old resident of Bradford, Pennsylvania, was arrested by the Lewis Run Police Service Patrol (PSP) following a motor vehicle incident on September 4, 2026. The arresting officer, Hunter J. Freer, cited Luke for a series of offenses that resulted in a criminal complaint filed with the Magisterial District Court of McKean County.
The complaint, entered on October 6, 2026, lists eight separate charges arising from the same incident. Luke is charged with driving under the influence (DUI) and related traffic violations, each identified by its Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes citation:
- § 3802(a)(1) – Driving under the influence/unsafe driving.
- § 3802(b) – DUI with blood alcohol concentration between .10% and .16%.
- § 1543(b)(1)(i) – Driving while operating a vehicle with a suspended or revoked privilege – first‑offense DUI/ARD.
- § 1543(b)(1)(1)(i) – Driving while operating a vehicle with a suspended or revoked privilege – first‑offense intoxicated driving.
- § 3714(a) – Careless driving – general rule.
- § 4303(a) – Failure to meet general lighting requirements – no headlights.
- § 1511(a) – Carrying and exhibiting a driver’s license on demand.
- § 1501(a) – Failure to be licensed – expiration within one year.
The offenses were all recorded as occurring on September 4, 2026. Luke’s arrest date is not listed in the docket, and no bail amount or conditions have been disclosed at this time.
Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr. is the presiding magistrate for the case, which is assigned docket number MJ‑48101‑CR‑0000298‑2026. The case remains active and is currently listed as “Awaiting Preliminary Hearing” as of the processing date of October 6, 2026.
Luke was fingerprinted at the time of processing. He did not request a public defender, and no attorney has been entered on the record. 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.
All parties are expected to appear for a preliminary hearing, at which the court will determine whether sufficient evidence exists to proceed to trial. Until that hearing, the case remains pending.
As required by law, the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the Commonwealth will continue to prosecute the charges as outlined above.
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