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Judge sends Prescott case to court after graphic testimony
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By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
Oct 08, 2025
SMETHPORT — The McKean County Courtroom was silent, except for the quiet weeping of Oakley Hedlund's family at the back of the room. And the occasiona...
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Murder, rape charges bound to court in child’s death
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By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
Oct 07, 2025
All charges against Tyler Prescott for the rape and murder of his son, 2-year-old Oakley Hedlund, have been bound over to McKean County Court. A preli...
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Homicide charges bound to court against Kuchinka
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Mar 10, 2025
SMETHPORT — Brian Austin Kuchinka messaged a friend on SnapChat that he "did something stupid" and would be "going to jail for life" prior to his arre...
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Fuller waives hearing in Ramos homicide
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Feb 07, 2025
The fourth person charged in the 2020 murder of Joshua Ramos in Potter County has waived a preliminary hearing in his case. Varley Fuller, 65, of Mans...
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Q&A with the DA: Firemen and emergency medical services
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STEPHANIE VETTENBURG-SHAFFER McKean County District Attorney 
Jan 18, 2025
(Editor’s note: The information in this special series is for educational purposes only and is not intended to address any particular case, nor should...
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Moore to serve at least 22 years in Ramos murder
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Dec 25, 2024
The last of the three defendants charged in the 2020 murder of Joshua Ramos in Potter County has been sentenced to at least 22 years in state prison. ...
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Moore pleads guilty to charges in Ramos murder
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Nov 29, 2024
The last of three defendants charged in the 2020 kidnapping, assault and murder of Joshua Ramos, 19, of Potter County, has pleaded guilty. Kyle Moore,...
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Camejo to serve 22.5 to 45 years in prison for murder
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Oct 04, 2024
Frederick “Ricky” Camejo will serve at least 22.5 years in prison for the shooting death of Edward “Bo” Fomby over Memorial Day weekend in 2022 in Bra...
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Camejo convicted by McKean County jury
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Sep 19, 2024
SMETHPORT — After a four-day jury trial at the McKean County Courthouse, Frederick Camejo Jr. was convicted of crimes related to the Congress Street k...
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Kane woman charged in Clearfield Co. drug death
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Sep 06, 2024
A Kane woman is in Clearfield County Jail without bail, charged in the overdose death of a DuBois-area man. Samantha Gustafson, 30, is charged with dr...
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Pair charged with aggravated assault in city
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Sara Furlong s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
Sep 03, 2024
Two women are facing charges including aggravated assault for recent incidents in the City of Bradford. At 11:27 p.m. Aug. 16 while on routine patrol,...
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