Bradford Man Charged with Terroristic Threats, Reckless Endangerment
BRADFORD, Pa. – On September 13, 2026, the Magisterial District Court of McKean County (District 48‑1‑01) filed a criminal docket against 34‑year‑old Parker M. Gorrell of Rew, Pennsylvania (ZIP 16744). The case, docket number MJ‑48101‑CR‑0000274‑2026, lists a slate of 38 charges ranging from terroristic threats to traffic violations.
Case background
The complaint (No. 202609130352) was filed the same day the arrest was made by the Bradford City Police Department. Arresting officer Joshua M. Frederoski is identified on the docket. The incident that gave rise to the charges occurred on September 13, 2026, though the docket does not specify the exact location of the alleged conduct.
Charges
Gorrell faces the following offenses, all dated September 13, 2026:
- Six counts of terroristic threats causing serious public inconvenience – 18 Pa.C.S. § 2706(A)(3) (charges #118, #218, #318, #418, #518, #618).
- Six counts of recklessly endangering another person – 18 Pa.C.S. § 2705 (charges #718, #818, #918, #1018, #1118, #1218).
- Six counts of simple assault – 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701(A)(3) (charges #1318, #1418, #1518, #1618, #1718, #1818).
- Six counts of harassment – communicating lewd, threatening, or obscene language – 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(A)(4) (charges #1918, #2018, #2118, #2218, #2318, #2418).
- Six counts of disorderly conduct – hazardous or physically dangerous conduct – 18 Pa.C.S. § 5503(A)(4) (charges #2518, #2618, #2718, #2818, #2918, #3018).
- Two counts of accident involving damage to an attended vehicle or property – 18 Pa.C.S. § 3743(A) (charges #3175, #3275).
- One count of restrictions on alcoholic beverages – 18 Pa.C.S. § 3809(A) (charge #3375).
- One count of public drunkenness and similar misconduct – 18 Pa.C.S. § 5505 (charge #3418).
- One count of reckless driving – 18 Pa.C.S. § 3736(A) (charge #3575).
- One count of obedience to traffic‑control devices – 18 Pa.C.S. § 3111(A) (charge #3675).
- One count of abandoning a vehicle on a highway – 18 Pa.C.S. § 3712(A) (charge #3775).
- One count of obstruction of highways – 18 Pa.C.S. § 5507(A) (charge #3818).
- One count of driving on a sidewalk – 18 Pa.C.S. § 3703(A) (charge #3975).
- One count of failure to stop and give information or render aid – 18 Pa.C.S. § 3744(A) (charge #4075).
Bail and confinement
The court set monetary bail at $250,000 on September 13, 2026. Gorrell was unable to post bail and remains confined at the McKean County Prison (County Jail) as of the filing date.
Judicial proceedings
Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr. assigned the case. Preliminary arraignment is scheduled for September 13, 2026, at 9:40 a.m., and a preliminary hearing is set for September 17, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., both before Judge David Richard Engman.
Legal representation
The defendant has not requested a public defender, and no attorney is listed on the docket. The Commonwealth is represented by the McKean County District Attorney’s Office (500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749; phone 814‑887‑3312).
Case status
The docket lists the case as active and “awaiting preliminary hearing.” No disposition has been entered, and the charges remain pending.
Gorrell is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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