Retail Theft Charge Filed Against Bradford Man in McKean County
BRADFORD, Pa. – A criminal case has been opened against 22‑year‑old Clarence E. Cobbins of Bradford for a retail theft offense. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania filed the complaint in Magisterial District Court 48‑1‑01 under docket number MJ‑48101‑CR‑0000293‑2026.
The complaint, entered on September 28, 2026, alleges that Cobbins committed retail theft on February 1, 2026, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 3929(a)(1) (retail theft – taking merchandise). The charge is classified as a misdemeanor of the first degree (M1). The incident was investigated by the Foster Township Police Department, and Arresting Officer Michael B. Henry is listed as the responsible officer. The docket does not specify the exact date of arrest or any bail conditions.
Cobbins, born December 7, 2003, resides at a home address in Bradford, Pennsylvania 16701. He was advised of his right to apply for an assignment of counsel, but the docket indicates that he did not request a public defender and no application for appointment was filed. Fingerprinting has not been completed according to the record.
The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing. A preliminary arraignment has been scheduled for October 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in courtroom MDJ‑48‑1‑01, before Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr. No disposition, fines, costs, or restitution have been entered at this time.
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office, located at the McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749, is representing the Commonwealth. The office can be reached at 814‑887‑3312 for further information.
As the case proceeds, the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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