DUI, Careless Driving Charges Filed in McKean County
SMETHPORT, Pa. — The Court of Common Pleas of McKean County has filed charges against Mark R. Wesley, 60, of Olean, NY, in connection with a traffic incident that occurred on August 17, 2025, in Foster Township. The charges include Driving Under the Influence: General Impairment/Incability of Driving Safely – 1st Offense, in violation of 75 § 3802 §§ A1*, a misdemeanor; Careless Driving, in violation of 75 § 3714 §§ A, a summary offense; Disregard Traffic Lane (Single), in violation of 75 § 3309 §§ 1, a summary offense; and Restrictions on Alcoholic Beverages, in violation of 75 § 3809 §§ A, a summary offense.
According to court records, the incident was investigated by the Foster Township Police Department, with Officer Victor Suarez listed as the arresting officer. The case was initially filed in the Magisterial District Court, with Judge Richard W. Luther presiding, before being transferred to the Court of Common Pleas. Wesley’s bail was set at $5,000 unsecured on November 21, 2025.
The case is currently active, with a pre-trial conference scheduled for March 12, 2026, at 10:00 am in Courtroom #1, before President Judge John H. Pavlock. Wesley is represented by attorney Jay David Carr, of Carr Saglimben LLP in Olean, NY. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is prosecuting the case.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The prosecuting authority, in this case, the McKean County District Attorney’s Office, will present evidence in court to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt.
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