DUI, Careless Driving Charges Filed in Potter County
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — Nelson D. Shadle Jr., 55, of Galeton, Pa., is facing multiple charges, including driving under the influence and careless driving, in the Magisterial District Court 55-4-03. The charges stem from an incident on March 14, 2026, in West Branch Township, Potter County.
According to court records, Shadle has been charged with DUI/unsafe driving, a misdemeanor of the second degree, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(a)(1); DUI/BAC .10%-.16%, a misdemeanor of the second degree, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(b); turning movements and required signals, a summary offense, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3334(b); and careless driving, a summary offense, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3714(a).
The arrest was made by Trooper Nicholas R. Patton of the Coudersport PSP. Shadle’s case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing, with a disposition date not yet scheduled. The defendant has not been fingerprinted and has not requested the appointment of a public defender.
The Potter County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the case. The court docket was last updated on April 15, 2026, at 9:54 a.m.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The case will proceed through the court system, with the prosecuting authority, the Potter County District Attorney’s Office, presenting evidence and arguments to establish the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
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