Aggravated Harassment, Assault Charges Filed in McKean County
BRADFORD, Pa. — James Christian Thomas, 27, of Bradford, is facing multiple charges, including aggravated harassment by prisoner, simple assault, and harassment, following an incident on January 7, 2026, in Keating Township, McKean County.
According to court records, Thomas was arrested by Lewis Run PSP and is being represented by the McKean County District Attorney’s Office. The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing, with Magisterial District Judge William K. Todd assigned to the case.
Thomas is charged with one count of aggravated harassment by prisoner, a felony of the second degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2703.1; one count of simple assault, a misdemeanor of the second degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701(A)(3); and one count of harassment, a summary offense, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(A)(1).
The defendant’s address is listed as Bradford, PA 16701, and he has not been fingerprinted, according to court records. The arresting officer is listed as Angelina M. Kimberly.
The case is currently in the preliminary hearing stage, and the defendant has not applied for assignment of counsel or requested a public defender. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the case.
The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is responsible for prosecuting the case.
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