Bradford Man Charged with Retail Theft, Public Drunkenness
BRADFORD, Pa. — Antonio Miguel McGruther, 24, of Bradford, is facing charges of Retail Theft, Public Drunkenness, and Disorderly Conduct after an incident on July 5, 2026. According to court records, McGruther was arrested by Bradford City Police Officer Shaun P. McDonald and taken to the McKean County Prison, where he was unable to post bail.
The charges against McGruther include one count of Retail Theft, graded as a misdemeanor of the second degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 3929(a)(1); one count of Public Drunkenness, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 5505; and one count of Disorderly Conduct, graded as a summary offense, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 5503(a)(4). The incident occurred on July 5, 2026, and McGruther was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr.
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for July 9, 2026, at 8:30 am, at the Magisterial District Court. McGruther has applied for the assignment of counsel and has been provided with an application for the appointment of a public defender. The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing.
McGruther’s bail has been set at $5,000, with a monetary bail type and no Nebbia status. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The prosecuting authority, in this case, the McKean County District Attorney’s Office, will be responsible for presenting evidence and arguing the case against McGruther.
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