Bradford Man Faces Animal Cruelty, Disorderly Conduct Charges in McKean County; Preliminary Hearing Scheduled

BRADFORD, Pa. — George K. Jones, a 57-year-old resident of Bradford, Pennsylvania, is facing multiple charges, including Cruelty to Animals and Disorderly Conduct, following an incident on December 10, 2025, in Bradford City Township, McKean County.

According to the court docket, Jones was arrested by Officer Seth P. Shephard of the Bradford City Police Department and is being held at the McKean County Prison, unable to post bail set at $20,000. The case, with docket number MJ-48101-CR-0000356-2025, is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for December 18, 2025, at 8:30 am before Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr.

Jones is charged with seven counts, including three counts of Cruelty to Animals (18 Pa.C.S. § 5533(A)), three counts of Neglect of Animals – Sustenance/Water (18 Pa.C.S. § 5532(A1)), and one count of Disorderly Conduct Hazardous/Physic Off (18 Pa.C.S. § 5503(A4)). The incident occurred on December 10, 2025, and Jones was advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel, with the public defender requested by the defendant.

The preliminary arraignment was held on December 11, 2025, at 1:02 am, and the case is currently being prosecuted by the McKean County District Attorney’s Office. The defendant has not been fingerprinted, according to the docket.

It is essential to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will continue to prosecute the case, and the public can expect further updates as the case progresses.

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