Bradford Woman Charged with Manufacture, Delivery, and Possession
BRADFORD, Pa. — Patricia Anne Ames, a 43-year-old woman from Bradford, is facing multiple charges, including Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession With Intent to Manufacture or Deliver, Criminal Use Of Communication Facility, and Intentional Possession of Controlled Substance By Person Not Registered, according to court documents.
The charges, filed under docket number MJ-48101-CR-0000026-2026, stem from an incident that occurred on January 9, 2026. Ames was arrested on January 20, 2026, by McKean County Detectives, with Arresting Officer Seth P. Shephard listed on the docket.
Ames is currently being held at the McKean County Prison, unable to post bail, which was set at $75,000. Her preliminary arraignment was scheduled for January 21, 2026, at 11:15 am, and a preliminary hearing is set for January 29, 2026, at 8:30 am, both to be held at the McKean County Courthouse.
According to the docket, Ames has been advised of her right to apply for assignment of counsel and has requested a public defender. The application for appointment of public defender has been provided, and Ames has been fingerprinted is listed as no.
The case is currently active and awaiting preliminary hearing. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is represented by the McKean County District Attorney’s Office.
It is essential to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case.
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