Chief of Police Michael P. Ward reports that the City of Bradford Police Department has made a significant drug bust, resulting in the arrest of Lex M. Gourley, age 22.

On October 28, 2025, at approximately 0049 hours, City Police Officer Colby Keane conducted a traffic stop on West Washington Street in the City of Bradford. During the stop, Officer Keane determined that the operator, Gourley, was operating the motor vehicle while under suspension in Pennsylvania.

Further investigation revealed that Gourley had provided false identification originally, and subsequently, Officer Keane discovered an active arrest warrant out of McKean County. Gourley was taken into custody on the warrant, and a search of his person revealed a large amount of cash and fentanyl, a Schedule II controlled substance.

A search warrant was executed on the vehicle, resulting in the seizure of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine, fentanyl, suspected oxycodone, and marijuana. The drugs were packaged in 12 separate individual bags, along with weighing scales, indicative of possessing with intent to deliver.

Gourley was initially taken into custody on the county bench warrant on October 28, 2025. On December 3, 2025, Officer Keane filed charges related to the traffic stop and drug seizure. Magistrate Todd arraigned Gourley and set bail at $25,000. Preliminary hearings are scheduled in the matter. The City of Bradford Police Department remains committed to combating drug crimes and will continue to utilize all resources to further arrest and prosecute individuals involved in these types of crimes.

“I am proud of the diligent work of Officer Keane and the entire City of Bradford Police Department in removing these dangerous drugs from our community” . “We will continue to work tirelessly to keep our city safe and hold those responsible for drug-related crimes accountable.”

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

GOURLEY, LEX MICHAEL

780-113 A30 POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DELIVER (F)

780-113 A16 POSSESSION CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES (M)

780-113 A32 POSSESSION PARAPHERNALIA (M)

VC 1543 B1.1I DRIVING DUI SUSPENDED

Age 22 Race White Gender Male Height 5′ 9″ Weight 135 lbs Hair Brown Eyes Blue

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