Mearlyn Lee Atkinson charged after neighbor's window shot with BB gun
Police say Atkinson admitted firing 5–9 shots from a CO2 pistol at a lower‑apartment window at 33 Leland Avenue; estimated damage is $450.
On March 17, 2026, at about 4:24 p.m., Bradford police say 21-year-old Mearlyn Lee Atkinson fired 5–9 shots from a CO2 pistol at a lower‑apartment window at 33 Leland Avenue, causing approximately $450 in damage. The victim reported seeing the BB gun pointed and fired from a neighboring window; officers say Atkinson admitted owning the CO2 pistol and shooting the window following a prior disagreement. He was charged with CC 3304 criminal mischief (M3) and CC 2709 A3 harassment (summary); no one was injured and a magistrate hearing is pending. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.