Patrick Michael Carpenter arrested in Bradford on terroristic threats, assault and harassment charges
City of Bradford police say a 42-year-old man allegedly threatened residents with scissors and a knife after an argument over unpaid rent; he’s jailed on $10,000 cash bail.
On August 2, 2026 at about 1:28 a.m., City of Bradford police responded to 297 East Main Street and arrested 42-year-old Patrick Michael Carpenter after victims said he shoved a resident, grabbed scissors and later a knife, threatened multiple people and attempted to cut one victim. Carpenter was arraigned by Magistrate Engman, remanded to McKean County Jail on $10,000 cash bail and faces charges of terroristic threats (M1), simple assault (M2) and harassment (S); preliminary hearings are scheduled. The City of Bradford Police Department released the information and notes all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.