DUI, Marijuana Charges Filed in McKean County
SMETHPORT, Pa. — A criminal case is underway in McKean County Court, with defendant Sarah Marie Riegel facing multiple charges related to driving under the influence and marijuana possession. The case, docket number MJ-48101-CR-0000095-2026, was filed on March 31, 2026, in the Magisterial District Court 48-1-01.
Riegel, 42, of Altoona, Pa., is charged with several counts of driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(d)(2), (d)(1)(i), (d)(1)(ii), and (d)(1)(iii). Additionally, she faces multiple counts of marijuana possession for personal use, in violation of 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(31), and use or possession of drug paraphernalia, in violation of 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(32).
The incident allegedly occurred on March 18, 2026, in Bradford Township, McKean County. The arresting agency was the Lewis Run Pennsylvania State Police, with Officer Timothy W. Mix listed as the arresting officer.
A preliminary arraignment is scheduled for April 30, 2026, at 2:00 pm in Courtroom MDJ-48-1-01, before Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr. Riegel has been advised of her right to apply for assignment of counsel but has not requested a public defender at this time.
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. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute this case, and the court will determine the outcome based on the evidence presented.
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