Bradford Man Charged with Simple Assault, Harassment
BRADFORD, Pa. — David Welch Jr., a 47-year-old Bradford resident, has been charged with Simple Assault and Harassment following an incident on January 1, 2026. According to court records, Welch was arrested by Bradford City Police Officer Anthony J. Lama Jr. and is currently being held at the McKean County Prison, unable to post $10,000 monetary bail.
The charges against Welch include one count of Simple Assault, graded as a M2 offense, and one count of Harassment, specifically Subjecting Another to Physical Contact, both of which allegedly occurred on January 1, 2026. The case, docket number MJ-48101-CR-0000001-2026, is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for January 8, 2026, at 8:30 am before Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr.
Welch’s address is listed as Bradford, PA 16701, and he has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel. The defendant has requested a public defender, and an application for appointment of a public defender has been provided. However, it is noted that Welch has not been fingerprinted as of the latest docket update.
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office, represented by the District Attorney, is handling the prosecution. The office is located at the McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749, and can be reached at 814-887-3312.
It is essential 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 present evidence in court to support the charges against David Welch Jr.
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