DUI, Careless Driving Charges Filed in Coudersport
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — James E. Boothby, 73, of Coudersport, is facing multiple charges, including driving under the influence (DUI) and careless driving, following an incident on January 26, 2026. According to court records, Boothby was arrested by Trooper David L. Hoover of the Coudersport Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and charged with DUI/BAC .16% and greater, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(c), as well as DUI/unsafe driving, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(a1), and careless driving, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3714(a).
The case, docket number MJ-55301-CR-0000011-2026, is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing in the Magisterial District Court 55-3-01, with Judge Bryan D. Phelps assigned to the case. Boothby’s address is listed as Coudersport, PA 16915, in Sweden Township, Potter County.
As of the latest docket entry on February 9, 2026, Boothby has not applied for or been assigned a public defender. The defendant has also not been fingerprinted, according to the court records. 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 in this case.
Bail information and specific conditions are not listed in the available court records. The current case status is active, with a processing status of awaiting preliminary hearing as of February 9, 2026.
It is essential to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute this case, and further proceedings will be scheduled in the Magisterial District Court 55-3-01.
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