Bradford Man Faces Charges of Theft, Drug Possession
BRADFORD, Pa. — Richard Keaton, a 37-year-old Bradford resident, is facing multiple charges including Defiant Trespass, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. According to court records, the incident occurred on June 24, 2026, and Keaton was arrested by the Bradford City Police Department.
The charges against Keaton include 18 Pa.C.S. § 3503 §§ B1I M3, which pertains to Defiant Trespass, 35 P.S. § 780-113 §§ A16, related to Possession of a Controlled Substance, and 35 P.S. § 780-113 §§ A32, concerning Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The case, docket number MJ-48101-CR-0000183-2026, is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for July 2, 2026, at 8:30 am before Magisterial District Judge David Richard Engman.
Keaton’s bail was set at $5,000.00, and he is currently being held at the McKean County Prison, unable to post bail. The defendant has not been fingerprinted and has not requested a public defender. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case.
The preliminary arraignment took place on June 25, 2026, at 12:30 am. As the case progresses, it is essential to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The prosecution will be handled by the McKean County District Attorney’s Office.
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