Police Reports

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that additional charges have been filed against the Bradford man charged last week with Rape of a Child.  Darryl Robinson was charged last week by Officer Tyler Blair of the City of Bradford Police and additional charges were filed today to include:

Trafficking In Individuals -Felony 1; Trafficking In Minors – Felony 1; 9 Counts Of Rape Of A Child – Felony 1; 9 Counts Of Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse Of A Child – Felony 1; 65 Counts Of Sexual Abuse Of Children – Photographing Child In A Prohibited Sexual Act – Felony 2; 65 Counts Of Sexual Abuse Of Children (Possession Of Child Pornography) -Felony 3; Dissemination Of Sexual Materials To A Minor; 2 Counts Promoting Prostitution Of Minors – Felony 3; 10 Counts Aggravated Indecent Assault And Indecent Assault – Course Of Conduct – Felony 3.

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that the Pennsylvania State Police have arrested a Foster Township man for shooting at a vehicle in Gifford early this morning. Matthew LUKE is charged with Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Burglary, Terroristic Threats, Simple Assault, Propulsion of Missile in Occupied Vehicle and other charges.

Troopers responded to an emergency call at the residence and were subsequently advised that LUKE entered the residence of his ex-girlfriend in Gifford and engaged in a verbal and physical altercation with her including hitting her in the face with a gun.  Another woman in the residence, upon hearing yelling and thuds, fled the residence and attempted to drive away and around LUKE’s vehicle that was blocking the driveway. LUKE exited the residence and fired shots in the direction of her vehicle.  The driver’s window immediately shattered, causing the driver to crash.  The complaint alleges that the victim was able to exit the vehicle and run to safety while LUKE sped away in the vehicle he drove to the residence. LUKE was located and taken into custody.

Corporal Sierra Rooke is the lead investigator. LUKE was arraigned by on-call Magisterial District Judge Richard Luther who set bail at $1million. LUKE was remanded to the McKean County Jail and is scheduled for central court on December 11th. Pennsylvania State Police continue to investigate the case and additional charges are possible.

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that Daryl ROBINSON, age 44 of Bradford, has been taken into custody by Bradford Police and charged with Rape of a Child (victim under 13) and other sex crimes over a five-year period with additional charges imminent. 

The complaint reports that a six-year-old female reported that ROBINSON sexually assaulted her at the home of her babysitter in Bradford. The child told Officer Tyler Blair and an investigator with Children and Youth Services that she was alone with ROBINSON in an upstairs bedroom at the house and ROBINSON put his penis in her mouth, causing her to cough and resulting in a sore throat. The child was evaluated by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner at BRMC. 

City of Bradford Police also received a report from a 13-year-old female at the same residence who reported that ROBINSON has been sexually assaulting her since she was 8 years old and would use his penis, fingers, and a vibrating objecting.  She reported that ROBINSON would use a cell phone to photograph her.  She reports that the assaults began with back rubs and escalated to rape and that ROBINSON would direct her not to tell anybody what was happening.

Officer Tyler Blair and Chief Michael Ward led the investigation which included interviewing the children and other witnesses and analyzing forensic evidence. Officer Tyler Blair is the lead investigator who filed the complaint and obtained an arrest warrant for ROBINSON.

The complaint charges ROBINSON with 2 counts of Rape of a Child and 2 counts of Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse of a Child. Officer Tyler Blair, Officer Colby Keane and Office Hobie Milliron located ROBINSON last evening at the home of a relative and took him into custody. He was arraigned at 11:30pm by on-call Magisterial District Judge William Todd who set bail at $1 million. 

He was remanded to jail.  ROBINSON is scheduled for Central Court next Thursday. District Attorney Vettenburg-Shaffer and City of Bradford Police Chief Michael Ward advise that this is a developing case and the investigation is ongoing.  Additional charges are expected. They urge anyone with information to call 911.  

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that the Superior Court has affirmed the conviction of the Smethport man for Rape of a Child, Incest of a Minor, and other sex crimes against a young boy. Robert TANNER is currently incarcerated serving a state sentence of at least 20 years for his crimes. After his conviction, the Judge sentenced TANNER to a period of incarceration of at least 20 years to 40 years plus 3 years of consecutive probation.

After TANNER was charged, the District Attorney gave notice of her intention to seek an enhanced sentence that is permitted under the sentencing code for Rape on a victim under 13 and Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse on a victim under 16. The enhancement allows the Judge to impose a sentence higher than that provided for in the sentencing guidelines and the Judge imposed the enhanced penalty in this case.

TANNER appealed his case to the Superior Court and, by Opinion filed December 1, 2025, the Court affirmed his conviction. Trooper Eric Thompson, Pennsylvania State Police, investigated the case. District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer prosecuted the case on behalf of the Commonwealth.

On November 27, 2025, at 2111 hours, officers responded to a reported domestic disturbance on Kennedy Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered the female involved, later identified as Victoria Zamberlan, outside the residence. Zamberlan appeared disoriented and emotional, showing signs that she may have been under the influence of alcohol. Officers also observed evidence of a physical altercation outside and inside the home.

Officers spoke with the occupants of the residence and ultimately arrested Zamberlan for simple assault and harassment. Zamberlan was arraigned before District Judge David Engman, who set bail at $2,500, straight. Unable to post bail, Zamberlan was remanded to the McKean County Jail.

The City of Bradford Police Department is announcing the arrest of an individual for multiple Protection Order Violations.

Between October 21, 2025, and November 21, 2025, the City of Bradford Police Department investigated three separate incidents involving violations of a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order.

The adult female victim provided a substantial amount of evidence, including communications, that demonstrated the defendant’s non-compliance with the “no contact” provision of the PFA. On November 21, 2025, City of Bradford Police officers apprehended the defendant, identified as Densmore, during a traffic stop of his tractor-trailer on State Route 219.

Densmore was subsequently arraigned by Magistrate Luther, who set bail for each violation at $2,500, $5,000, and $5,000, respectively. Densmore was then remanded to McKean County Jail.

Hearings for these matters are scheduled, and the City of Bradford Police Department will continue to work to ensure the safety and well-being of the victim and the community.

All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that the man who pled guilty earlier this month after his arrest by the McKean County Drug Task Force in March has been sentenced. Clarence BARKER appeared before the judge during a sentencing hearing at the courthouse today and was sentenced for Delivering Cocaine two times and for taking a controlled substance into the jail (Contraband).  BARKER was sentenced to state prison for a minimum of at least 2 years to a maximum of not more than 4 years as well as additional terms. 

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that an inmate at the McKean County Jail has been sentenced to state prison.

Kyle NORTUM pled guilty to Possession of an Offensive Weapon after he was found to be in possession of a red plastic shank and damaging a window at the jail. While incarcerated, NORTUM was charged three more times for spitting on Corrections Officers. 

NORTUM pled guilty to 3 counts of Aggravated Harassment by Prisoner (Felony 3). District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer: “Corrections’ Officers, along with Police, are at risk every time they report for a shift. Whether it be from an arrestee bringing contraband into the jail or assaultive behavior by inmates, they are always at risk of danger, disease or even death.

A look at a few cases from today’s sentencing hearings shows the abundance of cases that capture crimes against these Officers.” During a sentencing hearing today at the courthouse, the judge sentenced NORTUM to a period of incarceration of 12 months to 24 months plus 12 months of consecutive probation and other terms.   

On November 13, 2025, at approximately 0859 hours, the City of Bradford Police Department responded to a “keep the peace” call at 245 South Avenue to assist the City of Bradford Department of Property Maintenance. During the incident, Francis Miller, the homeowner, became irate over vehicles being towed from his property.

He drove his car onto the sidewalk in an attempt to block Property Maintenance and tow services from performing their duties. A female accomplice also pulled a truck next to Miller’s car, further obstructing the tow companies on scene. Miller’s behavior became increasingly erratic, and despite multiple orders to move his vehicle, he refused to comply.

He accelerated abruptly, causing officers to take caution, and eventually exited the car, leaving it partially in the roadway and partially on the sidewalk. When officers advised Miller that he could not block the roadway, he re-entered his vehicle and accelerated in reverse, striking a City of Bradford Police Officer with his motor vehicle. The officer sustained injuries to his leg and knee. Officers promptly removed Miller from the vehicle and took him into custody.

He was subsequently arraigned by Magistrate Richard Luther and remanded to McKean County Jail on $50,000 cash bail. The City of Bradford Police Department would like to remind the public that obstructing official duties and putting the safety of others at risk will not be tolerated. We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community members and will take necessary actions to maintain public order. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.