Bradford Woman Charged with Defiant Trespass
BRADFORD, Pa. — A preliminary arraignment has been scheduled for Heather Nicole Carter, 28, of Bradford, who is facing a charge of Defiant Trespass, graded as a third-degree misdemeanor, in connection with an incident that occurred on July 11, 2026. According to court records, Carter is accused of violating 18 Pa.C.S. § 3503(B)(1)(i), which pertains to defiant trespass, specifically where a person enters or remains on a property after being notified not to do so.
The case, docket number MJ-48101-CR-0000199-2026, is being heard 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 14, 2026, by the Bradford City Police Department, with Officer Tyler J. Blair listed as the arresting officer.
Carter’s preliminary arraignment is scheduled for July 28, 2026, at 9:30 am in Courtroom MDJ-48-1-01. As of the latest docket update, Carter has not applied for or been assigned a public defender. The defendant has also not been fingerprinted as part of the case proceedings.
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 case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing.
It is important to note that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will be responsible for prosecuting the case against Heather Nicole Carter.
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