Bradford Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges
BRADFORD, Pa. — Brian J. Parsons, a 53-year-old Bradford resident, is facing multiple felony charges, including Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession With Intent to Manufacture or Deliver, and Criminal Use Of Communication Facility, according to court documents.
The charges, filed on March 30, 2026, stem from an incident that occurred on February 13, 2026. Parsons is being held at the McKean County Prison, unable to post $150,000 bail. The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing, scheduled for April 9, 2026, at 8:30 am.
According to the docket, Parsons has been charged with five counts of Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession With Intent to Manufacture or Deliver, a felony offense under 35 § 780-113 §§ A30, and five counts of Intentional Possession of Controlled Substance By Person Not Registered, a misdemeanor offense under 35 § 780-113 §§ A16. Additionally, Parsons faces five counts of Criminal Use Of Communication Facility, a felony offense under 18 § 7512 §§ A.
The arresting agency is listed as the McKean County Detectives, with Officer Kolin D. Strawcutter as the arresting officer. The case is being prosecuted by the McKean County District Attorney’s Office.
Parsons has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel and has requested the appointment of a public defender. The defendant has also been fingerprinted.
The preliminary hearing is scheduled to take place at the Magisterial District Court, with Judge David Richard Engman presiding. The case is currently in the preliminary stages, and Parsons is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The prosecution will be handled by the McKean County District Attorney’s Office.
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