Retail Theft Charge Leads to Preliminary Hearing for Bradford Resident
BRADFORD, Pa. – Evelyn Mae Gurtman, a 59‑year‑old resident of Bradford, faces a misdemeanor retail theft charge after an alleged incident on July 10, 2026. The charge, filed under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3929 (Retail Theft – Take Merchandise), is listed as Grade M1 on the criminal docket MJ‑48101‑CR‑0000252‑2026.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania filed the complaint on August 25, 2026, following an arrest by the Foster Township Police Department. Arresting officer Michael B. Henry is identified in the docket. Gurtman’s address is recorded as Bradford, PA 16701.
Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr. presides over the case in Magisterial District Court 48‑1‑01. The docket indicates the case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing. A preliminary arraignment has been scheduled for September 9, 2026, at 1:15 p.m. in courtroom MDJ‑48‑1‑01.
No bail amount, fingerprinting status, or public defender appointment is noted in the docket. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office, located at the McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749, is representing the Commonwealth. Contact for the DA’s office is 814‑887‑3312.
At this stage, no disposition, fines, costs, or restitution have been entered. The case remains pending, and further court actions will be recorded as they occur.
The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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