DUI, Obstruction Charges Filed Against Wetmore Township Man
WETMORE TOWNSHIP, Pa. – A McKean County Magisterial District Court has set a $5,000 monetary bail for Zachary David Dipaolo, 34, after he was arrested on August 19, 2026 on multiple criminal counts.
Dipaolo, a resident of Champlain, Virginia (ZIP 22438‑2019), was taken into custody by the Lewis Run Police Service (PSP) following an incident that occurred on August 18, 2026. Arresting Officer Jack D. Lauer documented the arrest, and the defendant was fingerprinted on August 20, 2026.
The complaint, filed under Incident No. PA 2026‑1047061 and Complaint No. C5BDBS7133, alleges five separate offenses:
- Obstructing or impeding justice by picketing, 18 Pa.C.S. § 5102(a) (Grade M2).
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, 18 Pa.C.S. § 3802(d) (Grade D2).
- Driving on roadways lane‑restricted for traffic – single violation, 18 Pa.C.S. § 3309(1) (Grade S).
- Unlawful activity – operating or permitting operation of a vehicle with unsafe equipment, 18 Pa.C.S. § 4107(b)(2) (Grade B2) – Count 1.
- Unlawful activity – operating or permitting operation of a vehicle with unsafe equipment, 18 Pa.C.S. § 4107(b)(2) (Grade B2) – Count 2.
Following his arrest, Dipaolo was confined at the McKean County Prison (County Jail) on the same day. He was unable to post bail, resulting in continued detention.
The case is being overseen by Magisterial District Judge William K. Todd, who is scheduled to conduct a preliminary arraignment on August 19, 2026 at 2:20 p.m., and a preliminary hearing on August 27, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in the McKean County Courthouse, Smethport, PA.
McKean County District Attorney’s Office, represented by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is handling the prosecution. The office can be reached at (814) 887‑3312, located at 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749.
At this time, the case status remains active, with the defendant awaiting both the preliminary arraignment and hearing. No plea, fines, costs, or restitution have been entered into the record.
As required by Pennsylvania law, Zachary David Dipaolo is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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