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Christopher James Colts arrested on marijuana possession charge in Bradford

A man found sleeping beneath the Forman St. overpass was tased and arrested after officers found a small baggie of marijuana and discovered an outstanding warrant.

Published Jul 18, 2026, 4:27 PM EDT | Lehigh Crimewatch

On July 18, 2026, at about 8:27 a.m., a City of Bradford officer encountered an individual sleeping under the Forman St. overpass who covered his face with a red bag; the man, identified as Christopher James Colts (listed as 37 in booking info; the incident report refers to a 27-year-old), did not comply with commands and the officer deployed a Taser 7. At the police department a pat-down revealed a small baggie of marijuana in his front left jean pocket; Colts was charged with 780-113 A31I possession of marijuana, held in a cell, and had $500 bail noted with Judge Luther.