Bradford Man Charged with Escape in McKean County Magisterial Court
BRADFORD, Pa. – A Bradford resident, Christopher James Colts, 38, was formally charged with escape (18 Pa.C.S. § 5121(a)) after a complaint was filed in the Magisterial District Court 48‑3‑02 on October 12, 2026. The charge, classified as a misdemeanor of the second degree (M2), stems from an alleged incident that occurred on October 3, 2026.
The case, docket number MJ‑48302‑CR‑0000179‑2026, was assigned to Magisterial District Judge William K. Todd, with the issue date recorded as October 11, 2026. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, represented by the McKean County District Attorney’s Office (500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749; phone 814‑887‑3312), is prosecuting the matter.
According to the docket, the arresting agency was the Lewis Run Police Service Patrol (PSP), and the arresting officer identified was Eric M. Gross. The docket does not list a specific arrest date, nor does it indicate that the defendant has been fingerprinted. No bail amount or conditions were noted in the filing.
Colts’ personal information on the record shows a date of birth of September 29, 1988, and a home address in Bradford, PA 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 private counsel has been entered.
The case status is currently listed as “Active – Awaiting Preliminary Hearing,” with the status date of October 12, 2026. No disposition, fines, costs, or restitution have been entered at this time.
As the matter proceeds, a preliminary hearing will be scheduled to determine whether the case will move forward to trial. The defendant remains presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the Commonwealth will continue to pursue the charge under the authority of the McKean County District Attorney’s Office.
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