Potter County DUI Charges Filed

COUDERSPORT, Pa. — A Herminie, Pennsylvania, man is facing multiple charges in Potter County Court after an incident on November 21, 2025. Hunter Douglas Polovina, born November 24, 2004, has been charged with eight counts, including Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance (75 Pa.C.S. § 3802), Purchasing etc. Alcoholic Beverages by a Minor (18 Pa.C.S. § 6308), and several traffic-related offenses.

The charges were filed by the Coudersport Pennsylvania State Police, with Officer Michael J. Maze listed as the arresting officer. Polovina’s case, docket number MJ-55301-CR-0000125-2025, is currently assigned to Magisterial District Judge Bryan D. Phelps. The defendant has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel but has not requested a public defender at this time.

The specific charges against Polovina include: DUI/BAC .08%-10% (75 Pa.C.S. § 3802), Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance (75 Pa.C.S. § 3802), Purchasing etc. Alcoholic Beverages by a Minor (18 Pa.C.S. § 6308), Careless Driving – General Rule (75 Pa.C.S. § 3714), Reckless Driving (75 Pa.C.S. § 3736), Maximum Speed Limits – Other Locations (75 Pa.C.S. § 3362), Windshield Obstructions and Wipers – Improper Sun Screening (75 Pa.C.S. § 4524), and Tire Equipment and Traction Surfaces – General Rule (75 Pa.C.S. § 4525).

Polovina’s case is currently awaiting a preliminary hearing. The defendant has been fingerprinted as part of the booking process. 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. The prosecuting authority, in this case, the Potter County District Attorney’s Office, will proceed with the case as scheduled.

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