DUI, Multi‑Beam Light & Alcohol Restriction Charges in McKean County
McKean County, Pa. – A criminal docket filed on September 21, 2026 in Magisterial District Court 48‑1‑01 lists six misdemeanor charges against Cynthia Ann Hector, a 63‑year‑old resident of Pittsford, New York. The case, docket number MJ‑48101‑CR‑0000286‑2026, remains active and is awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for October 7, 2026.
Defendant and Arrest Information
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania alleges that Hector was arrested by the Lewis Run Police Service (PSP) following an incident that occurred on September 20, 2026 in Foster Township, McKean County. The arresting officer is identified as Timothy W. Mix. Hector was fingerprinted at the time of booking. No bail amount or conditions are noted in the docket.
Charges
Hector faces the following misdemeanor offenses, each with the statutory citation and the date of the alleged offense:
- § 3802(a)(1) – Driving Under the Influence/Unsafe Driving (M) – 09/20/2026
- § 3802(b) – Driving Under the Influence with Blood Alcohol Concentration .10%‑.16% (M) – 09/20/2026
- § 4306(a) – Use of Multi‑Beam Roadway Lighting Equipment – Oncoming (S) – 09/20/2026
- § 3809(a) – Restrictions on Alcoholic Beverages (S) – 09/20/2026
- § 6308(a) – Investigation by Police Officers – Duty of Operator/Pedestrian (S) – 09/20/2026
- § 6308(a) – Investigation by Police Officers – Duty of Operator/Pedestrian (S) – 09/20/2026
Court Proceedings
Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr. is assigned to the case. A preliminary arraignment is set for 2:15 p.m. on October 7, 2026 in courtroom MDJ‑48‑1‑01. The docket indicates the case status as “Active – Awaiting Preliminary Hearing.” No disposition, fines, costs, or restitution amounts have been entered at this time.
Prosecution
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office, located at 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749, is representing the Commonwealth. The office can be reached at 814‑887‑3312.
Hector has not requested a public defender, and no attorney information is listed in the docket. The court record notes that the defendant was advised of her right to apply for assignment of counsel.
As the case proceeds, the defendant remains presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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