On June 9, 2025, at approximately 1611 hours, City of Bradford Police responded to a reported incident on Keating Avenue, where an unknown male was trespassing and acting suspiciously on the property. The same male returned a second time to the property and was detained for investigation. Through further investigation, officers identified the male as 21-year-old Owen M. Wesmiller of 143 Seaward Avenue. It was discovered that Wesmiller had previously been advised by City Police to refrain from trespassing on this property, as he had done so in the past. Despite these warnings, Wesmiller ignored them and continued to trespass. Surveillance video revealed that Wesmiller had been sneaking around the property, attempting to avoid detection.

The female homeowner reported that she had heard suspicious noises outside her home on a previous night, including the sound of her door knob being turned. On one occasion, she believed she saw a person outside her bathroom window but was too frightened to investigate. During the interview, Wesmiller admitted to trespassing on the property three separate times, attempting to enter the home through the rear doors, and attempting to watch the female homeowner through a window as she exited her shower and dressed. He confessed to these acts for personal gratification. As a result, City of Bradford Police charged Wesmiller with attempted criminal trespass (felony), invasion of privacy (misdemeanor), and disorderly conduct (misdemeanor). He was arraigned and remanded to McKean County Jail on $25,000 cash bail. Preliminary hearings are scheduled in the matter. The City of Bradford Police Department takes incidents of this nature seriously and will not tolerate such behavior. We will continue to arrest and prosecute individuals who commit these types of acts, ensuring the safety and well-being of our community.

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

Location Keating Avenue Bradford, PA 16701 Arrest Date Jun 7, 2025 Incident Type All Other – Criminal