Kane Woman Charged with DUI and Alcohol Restrictions; Hearing Set
KANE, Pa. — A McKean County Magisterial District Court has filed a criminal docket against 30‑year‑old Desiree Elaine Bernecky of Kane for multiple DUI‑related offenses. The docket, numbered MJ‑48304‑CR‑0000164‑2026, lists four charges stemming from an incident on November 1, 2026.
According to the filing, Bernecky was arrested by Lewis Run Police Service Patrol (PSP) officer Timothy W. Mix. The charges include:
- Driving under the influence with a blood alcohol concentration of .16 % or greater – 18 Pa.C.S. § 3802(c) (offense date 11/01/2026).
- Driving under the influence – unsafe driving – 18 Pa.C.S. § 3802(a)(1) (offense date 11/01/2026).
- Restrictions on alcoholic beverages – first count – 18 Pa.C.S. § 3809(a) (offense date 11/01/2026).
- Restrictions on alcoholic beverages – second count – 18 Pa.C.S. § 3809(a) (offense date 11/01/2026).
The case is assigned to Magisterial District Judge David Richard Engman. A preliminary arraignment is scheduled for December 2, 2026 at 10:15 a.m. in the same district court. The docket status remains active, with the case awaiting that preliminary hearing.
Bernecky’s address is listed as Kane, Pennsylvania 16735. No bail amount, fingerprinting status, or public defender appointment has been recorded at this time. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office, located at 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749, is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
As with all criminal matters, the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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