Bradford Woman Faces Multiple Felony Charges
BRADFORD, Pa. — Dawn Buterbaugh, a 39-year-old woman from Bradford, is facing multiple felony charges in the Magisterial District Court 48-1-01. The charges, which include Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession With Intent to Manufacture or Deliver, as well as Possession of Firearm Prohibited, were filed on January 8, 2026.
According to court documents, Buterbaugh was arrested by McKean County Detectives on January 8, 2026, and is being held at the McKean County Prison on $200,000 monetary bail. The incident that led to her arrest occurred on November 13, 2025, although the exact circumstances of the incident are not specified in the court records.
The charges against Buterbaugh include five counts of Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession With Intent to Manufacture or Deliver, which are graded as felonies, as well as five counts of Intentional Possession of Controlled Substance by Person Not Registered, which are graded as misdemeanors. Additionally, she is charged with Criminal Use of Communication Facility, Possession of Firearm with Altered Manufacturer Number, Possession of Firearm Prohibited, and Endangering Welfare of Children.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for January 15, 2026, at 8:30 am, before Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr. Buterbaugh has been advised of her right to apply for assignment of counsel, but it is not indicated in the court records whether she has requested a public defender.
The case is being prosecuted by the McKean County District Attorney’s Office. As with all defendants, Buterbaugh is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The prosecuting authority, in this case, the McKean County District Attorney’s Office, will be responsible for presenting the evidence against her.
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