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Bradford man jailed for alleged meth sale
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Jun 06, 2025
A homeless Bradford man is in McKean County Jail for allegedly selling methamphetamine near a convenience store in Bradford in 2022. Jeffrey Mackey, 4...
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Accused murderer rejects plea deal for life without parole
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Jun 06, 2025
Accused murderer Brian Kuchinka has rejected a plea agreement offered in the death of Port Allegany woman K-Leigh Hill-Nelson. On Thursday in McKean C...
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Juvenile charged with Port A. arson
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Jun 03, 2025
A 14-year-old male from Mount Jewett has been charged by Pennsylvania State Police for an alleged arson in Port Allegany. According to Lewis Run-based...
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Former pastor asks to withdraw guilty plea to child porn
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
May 30, 2025
Former Smethport pastor and Bradford landlord Daniel Merrick wants to withdraw his guilty plea to charges of child pornography. Merrick, 67, was in Mc...
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Vancamp loses appeal to Superior Court
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
May 28, 2025
The appeal of a Duke Center man of his 22- to 44-year sentence for rape of a child and for child pornography has been denied by the state Superior Cou...
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Bradford woman jailed for alleged contraband
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
May 14, 2025
A Bradford woman was arraigned Wednesday for allegedly having methamphetamine when she was taken to jail for a trespassing charge in April. Amber Tuck...
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Port Allegany man jailed for causing injuries to child
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
May 14, 2025
A Port Allegany man was jailed following arraignment Wednesday for allegedly dragging a 3-year-old through the house by his arm, causing significant i...
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Police seek help with fire investigation
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May 08, 2025
Pennsylvania State and Bradford City police are seeking public assistance with an investigation of an April 25 fire. At approximately 11:54 that night...
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Rew man jailed for alleged cocaine trafficking
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
May 02, 2025
After a drug bust in Potter County led to a search of his McKean County home, a Rew man was sent to jail Friday for allegedly trafficking cocaine thro...
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Police seeking alleged fugitive McKinney
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May 02, 2025
Bradford City Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Brandon James McKinney Sr., 38, wanted on two arrest warrants. A statement issued...
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Nortum jailed on theft charges
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Apr 29, 2025
A Bradford man is in McKean County Jail on allegations involving a vehicle stolen in October. Kyle Nortum, 18, is charged with theft by unlawful takin...
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Bradford man jailed for alleged assault
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Apr 25, 2025
A Bradford man is in McKean County Jail for allegedly choking a woman during a domestic dispute earlier this week. Russell Kemery, 39, of South Kendal...
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Bradford man convicted of strangulation
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Apr 25, 2025
SMETHPORT — A Bradford man was convicted at jury trial Thursday in McKean County Court for assaulting his then girlfriend last year. Ozzy Strait, 27, ...
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