Police Reports

On March 20, 2025, at approximately 1201 hrs, the City of Bradford Police Department responded to a call at Chatauqua Place regarding a reported intoxicated male. Upon arrival, officers observed the individual, identified as James White, consuming alcohol from a can. It was apparent that White was intoxicated and failed to comply with officer commands. In an effort to take White into custody for public intoxication, officers attempted to apprehend him. However, White resisted arrest, leading to a struggle. During the altercation, an officer’s Taser device was broken off of their duty vest. After a brief struggle, White was taken into custody and subsequently arraigned by Magistrate Luther.

He was remanded to McKean County Jail on $10,000 cash bail. Preliminary hearings have been scheduled in the matter. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The City of Bradford Police Department is committed to maintaining public safety and upholding the law. We appreciate the cooperation of the community in helping to ensure a safe environment for all citizens. Location 26 Chatuaqua Place Bradford, PA 16701

Christine Ann (Double) Michalski, 91, passed away in her sleep on Sunday, January 26, 2025, in Stratford CT. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM in St. Bernard Catholic Church.  Burial will be private.  

Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Home is assisting the family. 

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

On March 29, 2025, at approximately 1339 hours, City of Bradford Police responded to a domestic disturbance at 65 Hillside Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found a male and female engaged in a altercation inside the residence.

The officers quickly intervened and separated the individuals involved, ensuring the situation was brought under control. During the investigation, it was determined that the female defendant, Jillian Troy, had sprayed the male victim with lighter fluid and attempted to ignite it with a lighter, stating her intention to set him on fire. Fortunately, the male victim was able to deflect the lighter from the defendant’s hands just prior to the police arrival.

Jillian Troy was taken into custody and subsequently arraigned by Magistrate Engman. She was remanded to McKean County Jail on $75,000 straight cash bail.

Preliminary hearings are scheduled in the matter. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a man charged with drug-related crimes in Kane in 2023 has pled guilty.  Thomas ODOM, previously from Strattanville, appeared at a plea conference before a Judge at the courthouse on March 27th. 

ODOM pled guilty to Possession with the Intent to Deliver (methamphetamine), Possession of Suboxone (a Schedule III drug), Drug Paraphernalia, and Criminal Use of a Communication Facility.  He was charged by Kane Borough Police after a traffic stop in the Borough. He will be sentenced in May. 

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a former Bradford resident has pled guilty to delivering methamphetamine while under surveillance by the McKean County Drug Task Force. 

Mark NAGY appeared at a plea conference before a Judge at the courthouse on March 27th.  NAGY was charged by McKean County Drug Task Force Detective Michael Ward with delivering methamphetamine after an investigation into drug trafficking. 

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer announces additional charges have been filed against the woman arrested by City of Bradford Police Officer Clayton Yohe following an assault that occurred in the City on March 15th.  

McKean County Detective Linda Close filed additional charges against Taylor CLARK alleging CLARK concealed a pair of scissors on her body that she took from the City of Bradford Police Department during her processing on assault charges.  The complaint further alleges that CLARK continued to conceal the scissors on her person during her transport to the McKean County Jail with City Officers.  After CLARK was taken inside the jail to be booked on the assault charges, the scissors were found on her person.   

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer announces additional charges have been filed against the man arrested by the McKean County Drug Task Force last week. McKean County Drug Task Force Detective Michael Ward filed additional charges accusing Clarence BARKER, also known as Prince, of Contraband/Controlled Substance (bringing a substance into a secured portion of the jail) and Possession of a Controlled Substance/Contraband by Inmate or Prisoner – both Felony 2 offenses

The complaint alleges that, following his arraignment on the prior charges, BARKER was transported to the McKean County Jail and, while inside a secured area of the building, he exhibited suspicious behavior by manipulating his mouth as if attempting to conceal something.  Detective Ward suspected he may have a controlled substance in his mouth and retrieved the substance from the mouth of BARKER.