DUI, Careless Driving Charges Filed in McKean County
BRADFORD, Pa. — William Edward Keith, 60, of Bridgeville, Pa., is facing multiple charges, including driving under the influence (DUI) and careless driving, in McKean County Court. The charges stem from an incident on May 2, 2026, in which Keith was allegedly involved in a traffic stop by Lewis Run PSP.
According to court records, Keith has been charged with DUI/unsafe driving (75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(a)(1)), DUI/BAC .16% and greater (75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(c)), careless driving – general rule (75 Pa.C.S. § 3714(a)), carrying and exhibiting driver’s license on demand (75 Pa.C.S. § 1511(a)), drivers required to be licensed (75 Pa.C.S. § 1501(a)), investigation by police officers – duty of operator/pedestrian (75 Pa.C.S. § 6308(a)), driving on right side of roadway – general rule (75 Pa.C.S. § 3301(a)), and obscured plate – prevent reading at reasonable distance (75 Pa.C.S. § 1332(b)(1)) and obscured plate – obscured, covered, or inhibit visibility to plate (75 Pa.C.S. § 1332(b)(4)).
Keith’s preliminary arraignment is scheduled for June 17, 2026, at 2:00 pm in Courtroom MDJ-48-1-01 before Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr. The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing.
The defendant has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel, but has not requested a public defender. Keith has been fingerprinted as part of the booking process.
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case. The district attorney’s office is located at the McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749.
As the case progresses, Keith is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case, and the court will determine the outcome based on the evidence presented.
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