DUI, Careless Driving Charges Filed in Tioga County
WELLSBORO, Pa. — Eric L. Smith, 55, of Blossburg, Pa., is facing multiple charges, including driving under the influence (DUI) and careless driving, in the Magisterial District Court 04-3-03. The charges stem from an incident on April 25, 2026, in Covington Township, Tioga County.
According to court records, Smith has been charged with DUI/BAC .16% and greater, a misdemeanor of the first degree, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(c); DUI/unsafe driving, a misdemeanor of the first degree, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(a)(1); careless driving, a summary offense, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3714(a); driving on roadways laned for traffic – single, a summary offense, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3309(1); and vehicular hazard signal lamps – general rule, a summary offense, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 4305(a).
Smith was arrested by Trooper Emily J. Harsomchuck of the Mansfield Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and is currently awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for June 17, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. before Magisterial District Judge Tiffany Cummings. The defendant has not been fingerprinted, and no application for a public defender has been made.
The case is currently active, and the defendant’s address is listed as Blossburg, PA 16912. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this matter.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office will be prosecuting the case.
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