Smethport Man Faces DUI, Careless Driving Charges
SMETHPORT, Pa. — Tyler Eugene Black, 32, of Smethport, is facing multiple charges, including driving under the influence (DUI) and careless driving, following an incident on October 22, 2025, in Keating Township, McKean County.
According to court records, Black has been charged with DUI/BAC .16% and greater, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(c); DUI/unsafe driving, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(a1); careless driving – general rule, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3714(a); driving on roadways laned for traffic – single, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3309(1); and operating a vehicle without a valid inspection, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 4703(a).
The charges were filed by Trooper Riley A. Maxim of the Lewis Run Pennsylvania State Police. Black’s arrest date is not specified in the records, but the complaint was filed on December 18, 2025, in the Magisterial District Court 48-3-02.
Black’s case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing. He has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel, but has not requested a public defender. Black has been fingerprinted as part of the booking process.
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case. The district attorney’s office is located at the McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749.
It is important to note that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute this case.
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