Bradford Man Faces Multiple Charges in McKean County
BRADFORD, Pa. — John D. Kirkman, a 63-year-old man from Bradford, is facing multiple charges in McKean County after an incident on January 11, 2026. According to court records, Kirkman was arrested by Lewis Run PSP and is currently awaiting a preliminary hearing.
The charges against Kirkman include DUI/Unsafe Driving (75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(a)(1)), DUI/BAC .16% and Greater (75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(c)), Habitual Offenders (75 Pa.C.S. § 6503.1), Driving While Operating Privilege Suspended or Revoked (75 Pa.C.S. § 1543(b)(1.1)(ii)), and several other traffic-related offenses, including General Lighting Requirements – No Rear Lights (75 Pa.C.S. § 4303(b)), Operating Vehicle Without Valid Inspection (75 Pa.C.S. § 4703(a)), and Failure to Carry Registration (75 Pa.C.S. § 1311(b)).
Kirkman’s case is currently active, and he has not been assigned a public defender. The defendant has not been fingerprinted, according to court records. The arresting officer in the case is John E. Jones III.
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the case. The district attorney’s office is located at the McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749.
Kirkman’s case is scheduled for a preliminary hearing, although a specific date has not been set. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the prosecuting authority will continue to pursue the case in accordance with Pennsylvania law.
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