Bradford Man Charged with Drug Possession, Paraphernalia
BRADFORD, Pa. — Byron Layne Fruge, 45, of Eunice, LA, is facing multiple charges in McKean County after his arrest on June 14, 2026. According to court records, Fruge was taken into custody by the Bradford Township Police Department and is currently being held at the McKean County Prison, unable to post $20,000 monetary bail.
The charges against Fruge include Possession of Controlled Substance by Person Not Registered, a misdemeanor, in violation of 35 P.S. § 780-113 § A16; Marijuana-Small Amount for Personal Use, a misdemeanor, in violation of 35 P.S. § 780-113 § A31; and Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor, in violation of 35 P.S. § 780-113 § A32. The incident occurred on June 14, 2026, in Bradford Township.
Fruge’s preliminary arraignment was scheduled for June 14, 2026, at 2:07 pm before Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr. A preliminary hearing is set for June 18, 2026, at 8:30 am before Magisterial District Judge William K. Todd.
Fruge has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel and has requested a public defender. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case.
The case is currently active and awaiting preliminary hearing. Fruge is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The prosecuting authority, the McKean County District Attorney’s Office, will proceed with the case according to the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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