Axle Tankersley arrested after fleeing officers during Bradford traffic stop
During a traffic stop on South Davis Street, officers arrested Axle Tankersley after he fled on foot and was captured following a brief pursuit.
On August 20, 2026 at approximately 5:01 p.m., a vehicle stop on South Davis Street led to the arrest of Axle Tankersley after officers discovered active warrants; he attempted to flee on foot, was chased, apprehended, taken to the ground and placed in restraints. Tankersley faces charges including Escape (F3), Evading Detention or Arrest on Foot (M2), and Resisting Arrest (M2), and had multiple active warrants (DIS716401898 and bench warrant CPCMS703724051) related to alleged Unlawful Restraint, Terroristic Threats, Simple Assault and Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicles; bail was set at $20,000 and he was remanded to the McKean County Jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.