Coudersport Woman Charged with DUI, Reckless Driving
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — Lainey Michell Scheller, 35, of Coudersport, is facing multiple charges, including driving under the influence (DUI) and reckless driving, following an incident on January 3, 2026. According to court records, Scheller was arrested by Trooper Jacob T. Walker of the Coudersport Pennsylvania State Police.
The charges against Scheller include: 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(b) – DUI: General Impairment (Misdemeanor); 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(a)(1) – DUI: Highest Rate of Alcohol (Misdemeanor); 75 Pa.C.S. § 3714(a) – Careless Driving (Summary); 75 Pa.C.S. § 3736(a) – Reckless Driving (Summary); 75 Pa.C.S. § 3309(1) – Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic (Summary); and 75 Pa.C.S. § 1311(b) – Failure to Carry Registration (Summary).
Scheller’s case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing, according to the Magisterial District Judge 55-4-01 docket. The defendant has not been fingerprinted, and no application for a public defender has been made. The case was filed on January 13, 2026, with the complaint number F297BJW76N and incident number PA 2026-17770.
The Potter County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this matter. Scheller is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the case will proceed through the court system. The prosecuting authority will continue to investigate and prepare for the upcoming preliminary hearing.
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