DUI, Drug Charges Filed in Potter County
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — Garret James Yakoski, 45, of Galeton, PA, is facing multiple charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, after an incident on November 21, 2025. According to court records, Yakoski was arrested by Trooper Christopher R. Gray of the Coudersport PSP and charged with various offenses, including 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(d)(1)(i), 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(d)(1)(ii), 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(d)(1)(iii), and 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(d)(2), all related to driving under the influence.
In addition to the DUI charges, Yakoski is also facing charges of use or possession of drug paraphernalia, 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(32), and marijuana possession for personal use, 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(31). Other charges include improper stop, 75 Pa.C.S. § 3351(a), vehicular hazard signal lamps, 75 Pa.C.S. § 4305(a), careless driving, 75 Pa.C.S. § 3714(a), reckless driving, 75 Pa.C.S. § 3736(a), and restraint systems, 75 Pa.C.S. § 4581(a2iiA).
The case, docket number MJ-55403-CR-0000141-2025, is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing. Yakoski has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel, but has not requested a public defender. The defendant has been fingerprinted as part of the booking process.
The Potter County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case. The court proceedings are taking place in the Magisterial District Court 55-4-03, with Judge Christopher Dominic Kalacinski assigned to the case.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The prosecuting authority, in this case, the Potter County District Attorney’s Office, will be responsible for presenting the evidence against Yakoski in the upcoming preliminary hearing.
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