Bradford Man Charged with Institutional Vandalism, Criminal Mischief
BRADFORD, Pa. — Chaz Edward Zawatski, a 35-year-old Bradford resident, has been charged with institutional vandalism and criminal mischief following an incident on March 14, 2026, in Keating Township, McKean County. According to court records, Zawatski is facing two charges: Institutional Vandalism of an Educational Facility, graded as a misdemeanor of the second degree (18 § 3307 §§ A3), and Criminal Mischief – Damage to Property, also a misdemeanor (18 § 3304 §§ A5).
The case, docket number MJ-48302-CR-0000059-2026, is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing. Zawatski was arrested by Trooper Ethan J. Coulter of the Lewis Run Pennsylvania State Police. The defendant’s address is listed as Bradford, PA 16701. As of the latest court update, Zawatski has not been fingerprinted and has not requested a public defender.
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office, led by the District Attorney, is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case. The office is located at the McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749, and can be reached at 814-887-3312.
Magisterial District Judge William K. Todd is assigned to the case. The preliminary hearing is pending, and the defendant’s bail information is not specified in the available court records. It is essential to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the case is being prosecuted by the McKean County District Attorney’s Office.
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