Bradford Man Charged with Assault and Drunkenness in Otto Township
OTTO TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Keith Aaron Everly, a 29‑year‑old resident of Bradford, was arrested on October 22, 2026 by the Lewis Run Police Service Patrol (PSP) following an incident in Otto Township, McKean County. The arrest was made by Officer Olivia M. Barr.
Everly faces four criminal counts: two counts of Simple Assault under 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701(a)(1) and § 2701(a)(3), a charge of Public Drunkenness and Similar Misconduct under 18 Pa.C.S. § 5505, and Harassment – Subject Other to Physical Contact under 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(a)(1). All offenses are dated the same day as the arrest, October 22, 2026.
The Magisterial District Court set bail at $10,000.00 on the day of arrest, but Everly was unable to post bail and was placed in the McKean County Prison County Jail. He remains in custody pending a preliminary hearing scheduled for October 29, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in the McKean County Courthouse.
A preliminary arraignment was also scheduled for the same day as the arrest, October 22, 2026 at 8:15 a.m., before Magisterial District Judge William K. Todd. The case is listed as active and awaiting both the preliminary arraignment and hearing.
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office, represented by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is prosecuting the case. No plea or disposition has been entered at this time. Everly has been fingerprinted and advised of his right to apply for counsel.
As required by law, Everly is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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