Bradford Man Faces Multiple Charges Including Strangulation
BRADFORD, Pa. — James Matthew Kemick, a 18-year-old Bradford resident, is facing multiple charges including strangulation, recklessly endangering another person, and terroristic threats. According to the court docket, Kemick was arrested on December 16, 2025, by the Bradford City Police Department, with Officer Patrick A. Caskey listed as the arresting officer.
The charges against Kemick include: one count of Strangulation – Applying Pressure to Throat or Neck, graded as a Felony 1, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2718(a)(1); two counts of Recklessly Endangering Another Person, graded as Misdemeanors 2, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2705; one count of Terroristic Threats W/ Int To Terrorize Another, graded as a Misdemeanor 1, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2706(a)(1); two counts of Simple Assault, graded as Misdemeanors 2, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701(a)(1); two counts of Disorderly Conduct Engage In Fighting, graded as Misdemeanors 3, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 5503(a)(1); two counts of Harassment – Subject Other to Physical Contact, graded as Summary offenses, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(a)(1); one count of Unlawful Restraint of Minor/Not Parent – Risk of Bodily Injury, graded as a Felony 2, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2902(b)(1); and one count of False Imprisonment of Minor/Not Parent, graded as a Felony 2, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2903(b).
The incident allegedly occurred on December 7, 2025. Kemick’s case is currently awaiting a preliminary hearing, with Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr. assigned to the case. 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 matter.
Kemick’s address is listed as Bradford, PA 16701. The case status is currently inactive, with a processing status of awaiting preliminary hearing as of December 16, 2025. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the McKean County District Attorney’s Office will be prosecuting the case.
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