Bradford Woman Charged with Defiant Trespass
BRADFORD, Pa. — Heather Nicole Carter, a 28-year-old woman from Bradford, has been charged with Defiant Trespass, a third-degree misdemeanor, according to court documents. The charge, filed under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3503, stems from an incident that occurred on July 17, 2026.
Carter’s case, docket number MJ-48101-CR-0000207-2026, is currently active in the Magisterial District Court 48-1-01, with Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr. assigned to the case. The complaint was filed on July 20, 2026, by the Bradford City Police Department, with Officer Tyler J. Blair listed as the arresting officer.
A preliminary arraignment has been scheduled for August 4, 2026, at 1:15 pm in Courtroom MDJ-48-1-01. Carter has not requested a public defender, and it is not indicated that she has been fingerprinted. The case is currently awaiting a preliminary hearing.
The McKean County District Attorney’s Office, located at the McKean County Courthouse in Smethport, is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this matter. The district attorney’s office can be reached at 814-887-3312.
Carter is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case.
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