Bradford Man Charged with Strangulation, Assault
BRADFORD, Pa. — A Bradford man is facing multiple charges, including strangulation and simple assault, after an incident on June 2, 2026. According to court records, Joshua J. Elliott, 34, of Bradford, was arrested by the Bradford City Police Department and charged with one count of strangulation, a felony of the second degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2718(a)(1); one count of simple assault, a misdemeanor of the second degree, 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).
Elliott’s arrest occurred on June 2, 2026, and he was taken into custody at the McKean County Prison, where he is being held on $75,000 monetary bail. A preliminary arraignment was held on June 2, 2026, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 11, 2026, at 8:30 am before Magisterial District Judge David Richard Engman.
The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing. Elliott has not applied for a public defender, and it is not indicated whether he has been fingerprinted. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the case.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case, and the court will determine the outcome based on the evidence presented.
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