Pawan Rai arrested in Lancaster Township after 0.324% BAC; faces two DUI counts and loitering charge
Lancaster Township police arrested 23-year-old Pawan Rai after responding to a suspicious vehicle and detecting signs of intoxication; a blood test later showed a BAC of 0.324%.
On August 10, 2026, at about 2:27 a.m., Lancaster Township Police responded to the 100 block of Gentleman's Way and took 23-year-old Pawan Rai into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence after observing signs of alcohol impairment. A blood test later showed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.324%, and Rai was charged with Driving Under the Influence — Highest Rate of Alcohol (misdemeanor), Driving Under the Influence — General Impairment, and Loitering and Prowling at Nighttime; charges were filed before Magisterial District Judge Mary Mongiovi-Sponaugle, Magisterial District Court 02-2-03. All criminal defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.