DUI, Drug Charges Filed in McKean County Court
BRADFORD, Pa. — Chaz Edward Zawatski, a 34-year-old Bradford resident, is facing multiple charges in McKean County Court, including driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, use or possession of drug paraphernalia, and obstructing administration of law or other government function.
According to court records, the incident occurred on October 17, 2025, in Wetmore Township, McKean County. Zawatski was arrested by Trooper Collin R. Delattre of the Lewis Run Pennsylvania State Police.
The charges against Zawatski include: 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(d)(2), driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance; 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(32), use or possession of drug paraphernalia; 18 Pa.C.S. § 5101, obstructing administration of law or other government function; 75 Pa.C.S. § 1543, driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked; 75 Pa.C.S. § 4303(b), general lighting requirements – no rear lights; 75 Pa.C.S. § 3714(a), careless driving – general rule; and 75 Pa.C.S. § 6308(a), duty of operator/pedestrian to cooperate with police officers.
Zawatski’s preliminary arraignment is scheduled for January 20, 2026, at 11:00 am before Magisterial District Judge David Richard Engman. The defendant has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel and has been fingerprinted.
The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing. The McKean 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 in a court of law. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute this case.
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