DUI, Reckless Charges Filed in Port Allegany
PORT ALLEGANY, Pa. — James Richard Spiegel, 38, of Port Allegany, is facing multiple charges, including driving under the influence and reckless endangerment, following an incident on December 14, 2025. According to court records, Spiegel was arrested by the Port Allegany Police Department and charged with DUI: General Impairment/Incability of Driving Safely – 1st Offense (75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(a)(1)), DUI: Highest Rate of Alcohol (BAC .16+) 1st Offense (75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(c)), Driving at Safe Speed (75 Pa.C.S. § 3361), Accidental Damage to Unattended Vehicle or Property (75 Pa.C.S. § 3745(a)), Failure to Stop and Give Information/Render Aid (75 Pa.C.S. § 3744(a)), Careless Driving (75 Pa.C.S. § 3714(a)), and Failure to Use Safety Belt – Driver and Vehicle Occupant (75 Pa.C.S. § 4581(a2i)).
The case, docket number MJ-48302-CR-0000219-2025, is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for January 8, 2026, at 1:00 pm before Magisterial District Judge William K. Todd. Spiegel’s address is listed as Port Allegany, PA 16743. The defendant has not been fingerprinted, and no application for a public defender has been made.
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office, represented by the District Attorney, is handling the prosecution. The office is located at the McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749, and can be reached at 814-887-3312.
Spiegel is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The case is being prosecuted by the McKean County District Attorney’s Office.
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