Police Reports

At approximately 1925 hours, City of Bradford Police responded to a domestic dispute at 1 Orchard Place. Upon arrival, the female victim reported that the defendant, Angelo Mininni, had returned home intoxicated and engaged in a physical altercation with her, causing damage to property. During the altercation, Mininni struck the victim in the nose, resulting in bleeding and injury. The victim also reported being grabbed by the neck. Prior to police arrival, the defendant had fled the scene. A search of the area led officers to observe Mininni walking in private yards between Summer and Winter Streets. Mininni was apprehended when he became stuck in a fence. Upon arrest, officers determined Mininni to be intoxicated.

Mininni was taken to Magistrate Luther for arraignment, where a $50,000 bail was set. The defendant was unable to post bail and was remanded to McKean County Jail, where he will await preliminary hearings. Throughout the incident, Mininni displayed violent and threatening behavior toward officers.

**All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.** The City of Bradford Police Department is committed to serving and protecting our community. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please reach out to local resources for support. **Remember, if you see something, say something.**

On October 1, 2024, the City of Bradford Police Department received a report of a stolen motor vehicle from 15 Avenue B. Following a collaborative investigation with the New York State Police, it was discovered that the stolen vehicle was found burned in New York on October 2, 2024. Through joint efforts, it was determined that Kyle Nortum, along with a co-conspirator, stole the motor vehicle from Avenue B in the City of Bradford. A warrant was issued for Nortum’s arrest, and it was later learned that he was being held in Clarion County Jail. Nortum was extradited back to McKean County and arraigned by Magistrate Luther.

He was remanded to McKean County Jail on $50,000 bail. Preliminary hearings are scheduled in the matter. Nortum was additionally arraigned on a separate case as well related to a bicycle theft. Magistrate Luther set that bail at $10,000.  The City of Bradford Police Department would like to thank the New York State Police for their assistance in this investigation. The department is committed to working with neighboring agencies to combat crime and bring those responsible to justice. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. For further information, please contact the City of Bradford Police Department.

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that, after a jury trial held today at the Courthouse, Ozzy STRAIT, of Bradford, was convicted of crimes related to an assault on his then-girlfriend. 

STRAIT was charged by City of Bradford Police Officer Evan Schmidt after he and Sgt. Seth Shephard were dispatched for a report of a strangulation that had just occurred at an apartment building in Bradford.

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a Bradford man was convicted of making false representations while attempting to purchase a firearm after a jury trial held today at the Courthouse.  

Dillon Schweitzer was charged by Foster Township Police Chief Mike Thomas with making a false statement on a Federal form in conjunction with the attempted purchase of a Ruger pistol and with making a false statement on a form which contained a notice that such statement would be criminally punishable – a Felony 3 and a Misdemeanor 3 offense, respectively.

SCHWEITZER indicated that he did not have any felony convictions or any convictions which were punishable by a year or more of incarceration, when in fact, he did have three such convictions.  Assistant District Attorney Thomas Coppolo prosecuted the case on behalf of the Commonwealth.  Sentencing has been scheduled for June 12th. 

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a Mount Jewett man was convicted of failing to register as required for sexual offenders.  James MCMICHAEL was charged by Trooper Andy Eliason of the Pennsylvania State Police with failing to appear at the State Police barracks during a semi-annual registration window as required and for failing to update his mailing address, phone number and email address within 3 business days as required under the act. 

He was convicted after a jury trial held today at the courthouse.  MCMICHAEL is required to register as a sex offender for 25 years and to do so two times per year as designated by the state police.  He has two windows of time each year during which he must register.  One of them is the period of time from June 28th and July 7th.  In 2024, MCMICHAEL was charged with failing to register between June 28 and July 7 and, additionally, failing to update his mailing address, phone number and email within 3 days of the change.  He was charged with committing the violations between  January 1, 2024 and July 7, 2024.