Multiple Indecent Exposure and Lewdness Charges Filed in Bradford, Pa.
BRADFORD, Pa. – On September 23, 2026, the Magisterial District Court for District 48‑1‑01 entered a criminal docket against 68‑year‑old James Christopher Rensel of Bradford, Pennsylvania. The case, docket number MJ‑48101‑CR‑0000290‑2026, lists a series of misdemeanor offenses stemming from an incident that occurred on June 13, 2026.
Rensel, born July 16, 1958, was arrested by the Bradford City Police Department. The arresting officer is identified as Mark A. Deluca, Sr. The docket does not specify the exact arrest date, and no bail amount or conditions were recorded in the filing.
The complaint charges Rensel with eight counts of Indecent Exposure (Grade M2) under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3127(a) and seven counts of Open Lewdness (Grade M3) under 18 Pa.C.S. § 5901. All offenses are dated June 13, 2026. The charges are listed sequentially on the docket as follows:
- Counts 1‑8: Indecent Exposure, 18 Pa.C.S. § 3127(a)
- Counts 9‑15: Open Lewdness, 18 Pa.C.S. § 5901
The case is currently marked as Inactive with a status of “Awaiting Preliminary Hearing,” also dated September 23, 2026. No preliminary hearing date has been set, and the docket does not indicate whether a bond was posted.
Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr. is the presiding magistrate. The Commonwealth is represented by the McKean County District Attorney’s Office, located at the McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749 (phone 814‑887‑3312). Rensel has not requested a public defender, and no private counsel is listed on the record.</n
Because the case remains pending, no disposition, fines, costs, or restitution have been entered at this time.
The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the matter will proceed under the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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