Bradford Man Charged with Simple Assault, Harassment
BRADFORD, Pa. — William L. Boye, a 19-year-old Bradford resident, has been charged with multiple counts of Simple Assault and Harassment following an incident on March 29, 2026. According to court records, Boye was taken into custody by the Bradford City Police Department and is currently being held at the McKean County Prison, unable to post bail.
The charges against Boye include four counts: two counts of Simple Assault, graded as M2 offenses, and two counts of Harassment, specifically subjecting another to physical contact, graded as S offenses. The incident occurred on March 29, 2026, and Boye was arraigned on the same day. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for April 2, 2026, at 8:30 am before Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr.
Boye’s bail has been set at $2,500, 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. Boye has also been fingerprinted as part of the booking process.
The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this matter. As the case progresses, Boye is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The prosecuting authority will continue to investigate and present evidence in support of the charges.
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