DUI, Reckless Driving Charges Filed in Potter County
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — Yasmany Dreque Altuna, 34, of Houston, Texas, is facing multiple charges, including Driving Under the Influence (DUI) with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of 0.16% or greater, Reckless Driving, and several other traffic-related offenses, according to court documents filed in the Magisterial District Court 55-3-01.
The charges stem from an incident that occurred on November 15, 2025, in Eulalia Township, Potter County. Altuna was arrested by Trooper Josiah J. McClarren of the Coudersport Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). The specific charges include: 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(c)(1) – DUI/BAC 0.16% and greater, 75 Pa.C.S. § 3736(a) – Reckless Driving, 75 Pa.C.S. § 3310(a) – Following Too Closely, 75 Pa.C.S. § 3309(1) – Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic – Single, and 75 Pa.C.S. § 1301(a) – Registration Required – PA registration expired, non-PA registration expired, or unregistered.
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for January 29, 2026, at 12:00 pm before Magisterial District Judge Bryan D. Phelps. Altuna has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel, but has not requested a public defender. He has been fingerprinted as part of the booking process.
The case is currently active and awaiting the preliminary hearing. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this matter.
It is important to note that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The prosecuting authority, in this case, the Potter County District Attorney’s Office, will proceed with the case in accordance with the law and the evidence presented.
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