Bradford Woman Charged with Terroristic Threats, Drug Offenses
BRADFORD, Pa. — Sonja Kay Sturtevant, 35, of Bradford, is facing multiple charges, including terroristic threats and drug offenses, according to court documents. The case, docket number MJ-48101-CR-0000120-2026, is currently active in the Magisterial District Court 48-1-01.
Sturtevant was arrested on April 28, 2026, by the Bradford City Police Department, with Officer Shaun P. McDonald listed as the arresting officer. The incident occurred on the same day, with the complaint number listed as AOPC-PA0420100-C000010712-2 and the incident number as 202604281249.
The charges against Sturtevant include one count of Terroristic Threats With Intent To Terrorize Another, graded as a misdemeanor 1, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2706(a)(1); two counts of Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession With Intent to Manufacture or Deliver a Controlled Substance, graded as misdemeanors, in violation of 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(30) and 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(32); and multiple counts of Use or Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, graded as misdemeanors, in violation of 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(32). Additionally, Sturtevant is charged with one count of Harassment, graded as a misdemeanor 3, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(a)(1), and one count of Disorderly Conduct, graded as a misdemeanor 3, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 5503(a)(1).
Sturtevant’s bail was set at $10,000, with a monetary bail type and a percentage amount not specified. The defendant is currently being held at the McKean County Prison, unable to post bail.
A preliminary arraignment was scheduled for April 28, 2026, at 6:35 pm, with Judge David Richard Engman presiding. A preliminary hearing is set for May 7, 2026, at 8:30 am, at the McKean County Courthouse.
The case is being prosecuted by the McKean County District Attorney’s Office, with the defendant currently not represented by counsel. Sturtevant has been advised of her right to apply for assignment of counsel but has not requested a public defender.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will continue to prosecute the case, and the court will determine the outcome based on the evidence presented.
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