West Sunbury Mayor Edwin L. Young Jr., 23, who also works as a Slippery Rock University police officer, is facing a DUI charge after state police say his pickup slammed into a tree and rolled off the road on May 18. Troopers recorded his breath alcohol concentration at 0.138%, and officers reported finding an open beer in the truck. DUI charges were formally filed yesterday.
Police say he called in his own crash
According to court documents and reporting by WPXI, Young phoned authorities at 10:51 p.m. on May 18 to report a wreck on the 700 block of Halston Road. Responding officers said his black Ram 1500 had struck a tree and ended up on its side. They also noted an open beer container inside the vehicle.
Citing court paperwork, WPXI reports Young told officers, "I had an accident" and replied that he "had enough" when asked how much he had been drinking.
Small-town mayor, campus cop
Butler County election records list Edwin L. Young Jr. on recent West Sunbury ballots, reflecting his role in the borough's government through the county's official precinct summary. According to Slippery Rock University, he also serves with the university police department, putting him in both municipal and campus public safety roles.
How a 0.138% reading stacks up in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's legal blood alcohol limit for most adult drivers is 0.08%, and state law outlines stepped penalty tiers as the numbers climb. Guidance from PennDOT describes administrative suspension and restoration procedures for impaired drivers, while legal summaries of Title 75 note that readings between 0.10% and 0.159%, the range that includes a 0.138% result, bring enhanced penalties such as mandatory minimum jail time, longer license suspensions and ignition interlock requirements.
What happens next
DUI charges were filed on June 5, and state police told WPXI this is Young's first DUI case. Court records are expected to detail his arraignment date and any additional filings as the case moves ahead in Butler County.
WPXI also reports the station sought comment from Slippery Rock University and had not received a response as of its latest update. We will update this story as the court case progresses or if university officials respond.
