Bad Checks Charge Filed in McKean County
BRADFORD, Pa. — A bad checks charge has been filed against Melissa Ann Vecellio, 65, of Lewis Run, Pa., in the Magisterial District Court 48-1-01. The charge, graded as a misdemeanor of the first degree, stems from an incident that occurred on March 5, 2026. According to court records, Vecellio is accused of violating 18 Pa.C.S. § 4105 §§ A1, which pertains to bad checks.
The case, docket number MJ-48101-CR-0000134-2026, was filed on May 18, 2026, with the Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr. assigned to the case. The Bradford City Police Department, with Officer Raymond T. Douglass listed as the arresting officer, handled the arrest. A preliminary arraignment has been scheduled for June 5, 2026, at 11:00 am in Courtroom MDJ-48-1-01.
Vecellio’s address is listed as Lewis Run, PA 16738, and she has been advised of her right to apply for assignment of counsel. However, it is noted in the court records that she has not requested a public defender, nor has she been fingerprinted. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office, located at the McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749, is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case.
The current case status is listed as active, with a status of awaiting preliminary hearing as of May 18, 2026. It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the McKean County District Attorney’s Office will be prosecuting the case.
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