Mansfield DUI, Traffic Charges Filed
MANSFIELD, Pa. — A Williamsport man is facing multiple charges, including driving under the influence, after an incident on February 23, 2026, in Mansfield Borough, Tioga County. According to court records, John R. Matter II, 48, of Williamsport, has been charged with DUI: General Impairment/Incident of Driving Safely – 1st Offense, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(a)(1), and DUI: General Impairment (BAC .08 – .10) 1st Offense, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(a)(2).
In addition to the DUI charges, Matter is also facing summary offenses, including Disregard Traffic Lane (Single), in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3309(1), Restrictions on Alcoholic Beverages, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3809(a), and Careless Driving, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3714(a). The charges were filed by the Mansfield Borough Police Department, with Officer Richard S. Kotch listed as the arresting officer.
The case, docket number MJ-04303-CR-0000034-2026, is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Tiffany Cummings. Matter has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel and has requested a public defender. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the case.
Matter’s address is listed as 17701, Williamsport, PA, in the court records. The defendant has not been fingerprinted, according to the docket. The court records do not specify the current bail information or conditions for Matter.
The case is ongoing, and Matter is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case.
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