Simple Assault and Harassment Charges Filed Against Bradford Man
Bradford, Pa. – On September 16, 2026, the Magisterial District Court of McKean County issued a criminal docket (MJ-48101-CR-0000281-2026) charging 28‑year‑old Bradford resident Steven F. Hardy with simple assault and harassment.
Hardy, born April 6, 1988, was arrested by the Foster Township Police Department. The arresting officer listed on the docket is Michael B. Henry. The complaint, filed the same day as the arrest, cites two offenses: simple assault under 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701 (Grade M2) and harassment – subjecting another to physical contact under 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709 (Grade M2). Both offenses are recorded as occurring on September 16, 2026.
The court set monetary bail at $10,000. Hardy was unable to post bail and was placed in the McKean County Prison (county jail) beginning September 16, 2026. The docket notes that he has not been fingerprinted.
Procedural events scheduled by Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr. include a preliminary arraignment on September 16, 2026, at 8:45 p.m., and a preliminary hearing on September 24, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Room 625 East Water Street. Both events are assigned to Judge David Richard Engman.
The case remains active and is listed as “Awaiting Preliminary Hearing.” No public defender was requested, and the McKean County District Attorney’s Office, located at 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749, is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. No fines, costs, or restitution have been assessed at this time.</n
Hardy’s next court appearance will determine whether the charges proceed to trial or result in a plea agreement. As with all criminal matters, he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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