Police Reports

On April 30, 2025, the City of Bradford Police Department responded to a reported stolen bicycle at 183 East Main Street. Following an investigation, officers determined the value of the stolen bicycle to be over $500.

Officers were able to obtain surveillance footage, which led to the identification of the suspect, Joshua Dwanye Hanes, as the individual responsible for the theft.

On May 7, 2025, officers located and apprehended Joshua Hanes, taking him into custody for the theft. Magistrate Richard Luther subsequently arraigned the defendant and remanded him to McKean County Jail on $5,000 percentage bail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

On May 9, 2025, the City of Bradford Police Department responded to a call at 2 Bushnell Street, the High Rise Apartments, regarding unwanted persons trespassing on the premises. Upon arrival, officers located a male and female individual inside the building without permission. Further investigation revealed that the male, identified as Todd Stahli, had an active protection order in place prohibiting contact with the female he was with. As a result, Stahli was taken into custody for violating the protection order. He was subsequently arraigned by Magistrate Luther and remanded to McKean County Jail.

Hearings are scheduled in the matter. The City of Bradford Police Department is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals in our community. We take incidents of this nature seriously and will continue to work diligently to protect victims of domestic violence and hold offenders accountable for their actions. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. For more information, please contact the City of Bradford Police Department.

Wanted Fugitive: Brandon James McKinney Sr.  DUI and Evading Arrest

The City of Bradford Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Brandon James McKinney Sr., a wanted fugitive who is intentionally evading arrest. McKinney is currently wanted on two active arrest warrants issued by Magistrate Luther’s Office. In the first case, McKinney is wanted for Felony DUI, as he is a multiple-time offender. The second warrant is for Felony Flight to Avoid Apprehension, as he has been intentionally hiding and concealing himself from arrest. Both warrants are extraditable from anywhere in Pennsylvania and outside of the state.

The City of Bradford Police Department is urging anyone with information on McKinney’s whereabouts to come forward and contact them at 814-887-4911. We appreciate the public’s help to bring McKinney to justice and ensure the safety of our community. If you have any information, no matter how small, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Remember, all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in this matter.