DUI, Drug and Traffic Charges Filed Against Saint Marys Man
SAINT MARYS, Pa. — Edward F. Sarginger, 71, of Saint Marys, is facing a series of criminal charges after a September 4, 2026 incident that led to his arrest by the Lewis Run Police Service Patrol (PSP). The Magisterial District Court for District 48‑3‑04 assigned Judge David Richard Engman to the case, which is docketed as MJ‑48304‑CR‑0000155‑2026.
According to the complaint filed on October 19, 2026, Sarginger was charged with three counts of driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3802 (charges 175, 275 and 375). He also faces possession of a small amount of marijuana for personal use (18 Pa.C.S. § 780‑113, charge 435) and possession of drug paraphernalia (18 Pa.C.S. § 780‑113, charge 535). In addition, two traffic violations were cited: failure to make proper turning movements and signals (18 Pa.C.S. § 3334, charge 675) and exceeding the maximum speed limit (18 Pa.C.S. § 3362, charge 775). All offenses are listed with the same incident date of September 4, 2026.
The arresting officer was Collin R. Delattre of the Lewis Run PSP. Sarginger has been fingerprinted, but he has not requested a public defender, and no counsel has been entered on the docket at this time.
A preliminary arraignment is scheduled for November 10, 2026 at 1:15 p.m. before Judge Engman. The case remains active and is awaiting that hearing. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office, located at the McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749, is prosecuting the case (phone 814‑887‑3312).
Under Pennsylvania law, Sarginger is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The upcoming arraignment will determine the next steps in the proceedings.
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