Wellsboro Man Charged with DUI, Careless Driving
WELLSBORO, Pa. — George E. Howlett Jr., 20, of Wellsboro, is facing multiple charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, after an incident on March 7, 2026, in Nelson Township, Tioga County.
According to court records, Howlett was arrested by Trooper Reuben M. Donovan of the Mansfield Pennsylvania State Police and charged with several offenses, including 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(d)(2), driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance; 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(d)(1)(i), driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance; 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(d)(1)(iii), driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance; 75 Pa.C.S. § 4303(b), general lighting requirements – no rear lights; 75 Pa.C.S. § 1301(a), registration required – PA registration expired less than 60 days (not for motor carrier); 75 Pa.C.S. § 3714(a), careless driving – general rule; 75 Pa.C.S. § 1505(b)(2), learner accompanied – supervising driver licensed in vehicle class; 75 Pa.C.S. § 1501(a), drivers required to be licensed; 75 Pa.C.S. § 3809(a), restrictions on alcoholic beverages; and 75 Pa.C.S. § 1511(a), carrying and exhibiting driver’s license on demand.
The case, docket number MJ-04301-CR-0000032-2026, is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for May 14, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. before Magisterial District Judge James R. Edgcomb.
Howlett’s address is listed as Wellsboro, PA 16901, and he has not been fingerprinted, according to court records. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the case.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case.
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