On November 14th, 2024, at approximately 0716 hours, City of Bradford Police responded to a call to check on the welfare of a male slumped over the wheel of a motor vehicle on West Corydon Street. Upon arrival, officers observed the male in the driver’s seat of a running parked vehicle, sleeping with what appeared to be a firearm in his right hand. To ensure public safety, the roadway was closed, and a perimeter was secured around the vehicle. Officers then moved in, awoke the male, and safely removed him from the vehicle without incident.

Upon further investigation, officers determined the male appeared to be under the influence of controlled substances and observed drugs and paraphernalia in plain view. The items were secured as evidence, and the firearm was identified as a .177 caliber pellet pistol, which resembled an actual firearm. The male, identified as Daniel R. Vargas, was taken into custody, and the evidence was sent to the PSP Lab for testing.

The lab results confirmed the substance to be Methamphetamine, a Schedule II Controlled Substance. Charges were filed accordingly, and Magistrate Luther arraigned Vargas on April 10th, 2025, setting bail at $2,500 unsecured. Preliminary hearings are scheduled in this matter. The City of Bradford Police Department is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community. We appreciate the public’s cooperation and vigilance in reporting suspicious activity. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Location West Corydon Street Bradford, PA 16701 Arrest Date Apr 10, 2025 Incident Type Drugs / Narcotics Violation

VARGAS, DANIEL RAFAEL

(35) 780-113 A16 POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (M) (1 COUNT)

(35) 780-113 A32 USE/POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

Age 33 Race White Gender Male Height 5′ 6″ Weight 135 lbs

Hair Brown Eyes Brown

Presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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