Bradford Man Faces Evading Arrest Charge
BRADFORD, Pa. — Desmond Milton Barnes, 19, of Bradford, is facing a charge of Evading Arrest or Detention on Foot, a second-degree misdemeanor, according to court documents. The charge, filed under 18 Pa.C.S. § 5104.2, stems from an incident that occurred on February 28, 2026, in Bradford.
Barnes was arrested by Bradford City Police Officer Terry G. Fuqua on the same day and was unable to post bail, which was set at $20,000. He is currently being held at the McKean County Prison. A preliminary arraignment was scheduled for February 28, 2026, and a preliminary hearing is set for March 5, 2026, at the McKean County Courthouse.
According to the docket, Barnes has applied for and been assigned a public defender. He has also been fingerprinted as part of the booking process. The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing.
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the case. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the case will proceed through the court system under the authority of the McKean County Court of Common Pleas.
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