Bradford Man Charged with Strangulation, Assault
BRADFORD, Pa. — Joseph Lewis Rivera Jr., a 21-year-old Bradford resident, has been charged with multiple counts of violence and disorderly conduct. According to court records, Rivera was arrested on May 18, 2026, by Lewis Run PSP and is currently awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for June 9, 2026, at 11:00 am before Magisterial District Judge William K. Todd.
The charges against Rivera include one count of M2 Strangulation – Applying Pressure to Throat or Neck (18 § 2718 §§ A1), one count of M2 Simple Assault (18 § 2701 §§ A1), one count of S Harassment – Subject Other to Physical Contact (18 § 2709 §§ A1), and one count of S Disorderly Conduct Engage in Fighting (18 § 5503 §§ A1). All incidents allegedly occurred on May 18, 2026, in Eldred Township, McKean County.
Rivera’s address is listed as 16701 Bradford, PA. The defendant has not been fingerprinted, and no application for a public defender has been made. The case is currently active, with a status of
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