Bradford Man Charged with Possession of Controlled Substance
BRADFORD, Pa. — Jeffery Scott Wood, a 30-year-old Bradford resident, has been charged with Possession of Controlled Substance, a misdemeanor, in connection with an incident that occurred on April 23, 2026. According to court records, Wood was arrested by Officer Dakota P. Eaton of the Bradford City Police Department and is currently being held at the McKean County Prison, unable to post bail.
The charges against Wood include one count of Possession of Controlled Substance, graded as a misdemeanor, with a disposition date of April 23, 2026. The offense is listed under 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(16), which pertains to the possession of controlled substances by persons not registered to do so.
A preliminary arraignment was scheduled for April 23, 2026, at 10:28 pm, and a preliminary hearing is set for April 30, 2026, at 8:30 am, both to be held in the courtroom of Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr. Wood has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel and has requested the appointment of a public defender.
The case is currently active and awaiting preliminary hearing. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this matter. Wood’s bail has been set at $20,000, with a monetary bail type and no Nebbia status.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will be prosecuting the case.
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