Bradford Man Charged with Terroristic Threats, Assault
BRADFORD, Pa. — Patrick Carpenter, 38, of Bradford, is facing multiple charges, including Terroristic Threats with Intent to Terrorize Another and Simple Assault, following an incident on August 3, 2026. According to court records, Carpenter was arrested by the Bradford City Police Department and is being held at the McKean County Prison, unable to post $10,000 monetary bail.
The charges against Carpenter include two counts of Terroristic Threats with Intent to Terrorize Another (18 Pa.C.S. § 2706(a)(1)), two counts of Simple Assault (18 Pa.C.S. § 2701(a)(3)), and one count of Harassment – Subject Other to Physical Contact (18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(a)(1)). The incident occurred on August 3, 2026, in Bradford, and the case is currently awaiting a preliminary hearing, scheduled for August 6, 2026, at 8:30 am before Magisterial District Judge David Richard Engman.
Carpenter’s arrest was made by Officer Shelby J. Fuqua of the Bradford City Police Department. The defendant has not requested a public defender and has not been fingerprinted, according to court records. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the case.
The case is currently active, and Carpenter is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The prosecuting authority, the McKean County District Attorney’s Office, will continue to pursue the case, and the defendant’s guilt or innocence will be determined through the court proceedings.
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