Bradford Man Charged with Retail Theft
BRADFORD, Pa. — Christian Clayton Clark, 36, of Bradford, is facing charges of Retail Theft, a felony of the third degree, after an incident on January 4, 2026. According to court records, Clark was arrested by Officer Dakota P. Eaton of the Bradford City Police Department on January 15, 2026.
The case, docket number MJ-48101-CR-0000019-2026, is currently active in the Magisterial District Court 48-1-01, with Judge Richard W. Luther Jr. assigned to the case. Clark is being held at the McKean County Prison, unable to post bail, which was set at $5,000. A preliminary arraignment was scheduled for January 15, 2026, and a preliminary hearing is set for January 22, 2026.
According to the charges, Clark allegedly committed Retail Theft, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 3929(a)(1), by taking merchandise from a store. The incident occurred on January 4, 2026, and Clark was formally charged on January 15, 2026. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the case.
Clark has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel and has requested the appointment of a public defender. He has also been fingerprinted as part of the booking process.
The case is currently awaiting a preliminary hearing, and Clark is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The prosecuting authority, the McKean County District Attorney’s Office, will proceed with the case in accordance with Pennsylvania law.
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