DUI, Reckless Driving and Lane Violations Charged in Tioga County
TIOGA COUNTY, Pa. – A Tioga County Magisterial District Court case involving multiple traffic offenses is set for a preliminary hearing on October 14, 2026. The docket, MJ-04303-CR-0000108-2026, lists Michael Richard Boarts, a 41‑year‑old resident of Blossburg, PA 16912, as the defendant.
According to the criminal docket, Boarts was arrested by the Mansfield Borough Police Department following an incident that occurred on September 6, 2026. The arresting officer was identified as Christopher A. Logue. The complaint (No. 2600015761) and incident number (26‑0001576) were filed on September 8, 2026, the same day the case was entered into the court system.
Boarts faces six separate charges, all stemming from the September 6 incident:
- § 3802‑A1 – Driving under the influence (DUI) – General impairment or operation of a vehicle in an unsafe manner, first offense.
- § 3802‑B – DUI – High blood alcohol concentration (BAC .10 to .16), first offense.
- § 3736‑A – Reckless driving.
- § 3309‑1 S – Disregard of traffic lane (single lane) – three counts.
All offenses are listed as occurring on September 6, 2026.
The case is being presided over by Magisterial District Judge Tiffany Cummings. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on October 14, 2026, in the Magisteral District Court 04‑3‑03. The docket indicates the case status as “Active – Awaiting Preliminary Hearing.” No bail amount or conditions have been recorded in the docket.
Boarts has been fingerprinted and has requested the appointment of a public defender; the application for a public defender was provided. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office, located at the Tioga County Courthouse, 118 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901 (phone 570‑724‑1350), is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Several summons were issued on September 8, 2026, including a First Class Summons, Certified Summons, and a First Class Fingerprint Order. The docket does not list any fines, costs, or restitution at this time.
The matter will proceed to the scheduled preliminary hearing, where the court will determine whether sufficient evidence exists to bind Boarts over to the Court of Common Pleas for trial.
As required by law, Boarts is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the Tioga County District Attorney’s Office will continue to prosecute the case on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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