Bradford Woman Faces Multiple Felony Charges
BRADFORD, Pa. — Justina Jo Ames, a 26-year-old woman from Bradford, is facing multiple felony charges in McKean County Court. According to court records, Ames was arrested on January 20, 2026, by McKean County Detectives and is currently being held at the McKean County Prison, unable to post bail.
The charges against Ames include several counts of Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession With Intent to Manufacture or Deliver, which are graded as felonies under 35 § 780-113 §§ A30 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. Additionally, she is charged with Criminal Use Of Communication Facility, a felony of the third degree, under 51 § 7512 §§ A, and Use/Poss Of Drug Paraph, a misdemeanor, under 83 § 780-113 §§ A32. Ames is also facing a charge of Deal In Proc Unl Act/Intent To Promote, a felony of the first degree, under 91 § 5111 §§ A1.
A preliminary arraignment was held on January 21, 2026, before Magisterial District Judge William K. Todd, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for January 29, 2026, at the McKean County Courthouse. Ames has requested the appointment of a public defender and has been advised of her right to apply for counsel.
The case is being prosecuted by the McKean County District Attorney’s Office. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the prosecuting authority will present its case in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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