Police Reports

On 04/19/2023 at approximately 0206 hrs City of Bradford Police conducted an investigation at 38 High Street looking for a wanted male Tony Shadow Star Vawter who had an active arrest warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Officers did locate Vawter inside the home and took him into custody. Magistrate Cercone arraigned Vawter and $5,000 cash bail was set. Vawter did not post bail and was remanded to McKean County Jail. 

Charges Title 35 Paraphernalia (M) Location 38 High Street Bradford, PA 16701

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On April 28th, 2023 City of Bradford Police conducted an investigation at 12 North Kendall Avenue in relation to welfare check.

During that investigation Officers learned that a male found at that location was the defendant Michael J. Nesbit from NY. Upon further checking Nesbit was found to be a wanted fugitive for several violations in NY State. Nesbit had warrants out for Burglary, Grand Larceny, Criminal Possession of a Firearm and other related offenses.

City of Bradford Police took Nesbit into custody once he was identified and the warrants were confirmed to be extraditable. Nesbit was arraigned by Magistrate Dominic Cercone and remanded to McKean County Jail on $250,000 cash bail where he will be held until NY State extradites back to their jurisdiction. 

Charges Fugitive From Justice Title 42 9134 Location 12 North Kendall Avenue

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Derrick City Volunteer Fire Department

**4/27/23 3 Car MVA – Derrick Road / Harrisburg Run Intersection**

On Thursday evening at 2110 hrs DCVFD was dispatched by McKean County DES for a 2 car MVA w/head on collision, unknown details. Chief 11 was first to arrive on scene and reported 2 vehicles at the intersection blocking both lanes of traffic, heavy damage to both vehicles.

Both drivers were self-extricated and standing on the side of the road. Shortly thereafter, a 3rd vehicle involved was found approximately 150 feet down the road with its 4 way flashers on. Chief 1120 and EMT 1101 from assessed the 3rd vehicle and it was determined a passenger car with driver’s side damage and 2 patients.

Derrick Road was closed and a detour by Fire Police was put in place using Fairview Heights and Harrisburg Run. Rescue 11, Captain 1170 and Fire Police handled traffic control. Squad 11 provided debris cleanup and vehicle stabilization.

Derrick City EMT’s along with an Ambulance from City of Bradford provided care to a total of 4 patients. 3 refused treatment and 1 was transported to BRMC with non-life-threatening injuries.

All 3 vehicles were towed from the scene by Donovan’s Towing and Tuna Valley Towing. FTPD investigated the crash. The road was opened at 2220hrs. Squad 11, Rescue 11, all Chiefs along with 15 DCVFD Personnel responded to this incident.

Apr 26th, 2023 (KANE, Pennsylvania – April 24, 2023): Kane Area School District hosted a Family Engagement Night at the Kane Area Middle School that included activities for parents and students including presentations by District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer, Assistant District Attorney Casey Graffius, Drug Task Force Detective/Bradford City Police Chief Mike Ward and Special Agent Al McGill. K9s LG and Nico greeted students.  Pictured are students with LG and K9 handler Bob Rinfrette.  

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On 04/19/2023 at approximately 0206 hrs City of Bradford Police responded to 38 High Street attempting to locate a wanted male Justin Hillard who had an active McKean County bench warrant. A search was conducted at the residence but he was not initially located. Police then found Hillard hiding outside on the roof and ordered him back inside taking him into custody. Hillard was then transported to the McKean County Jail. 

Charges McKean County Bench Warrant Location 38 High Street, Bradford, PA 16701

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