Bradford Man Charged with Strangulation, Assault
BRADFORD, Pa. — Bryan Scott Parks, 43, of Bradford, is facing multiple charges, including strangulation and simple assault, following an incident on May 26, 2026. According to court records, Parks was arrested by Bradford City Police Officer Shawn M. Labadie and is being held at the McKean County Prison, unable to post $20,000 monetary bail.
The charges against Parks include one count of strangulation, a second-degree felony, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2718(a)(1); one count of simple assault, a second-degree misdemeanor, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701(a)(1); and one count of harassment, a summary offense, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(a)(1). The incident allegedly occurred on May 26, 2026, in Bradford, Pa.
Parks’ preliminary arraignment was held on May 27, 2026, before Magisterial District Judge William K. Todd, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 4, 2026, at the McKean County Courthouse. The case is currently active and awaiting preliminary hearing.
The defendant has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel and has requested a public defender. Parks has also been fingerprinted as part of the court proceedings.
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office, led by the district attorney, is prosecuting the case. The office is located at the McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The prosecuting authority, in this case, the McKean County District Attorney’s Office, will present evidence and arguments in an effort to prove the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
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