Patrick Michael Carpenter charged after allegedly threatening residents with knife, scissors in Bradford
City of Bradford police say a dispute over unpaid rent escalated when 42-year-old Patrick Michael Carpenter shoved a resident and threatened people in the home with scissors and a knife on August 2, 2026, at 297 East Main Street.
On August 2, 2026, City of Bradford officers responded to 297 East Main Street after reports that Patrick Michael Carpenter, 42, shoved a female resident during a dispute over unpaid rent, grabbed scissors and later obtained a knife while threatening other occupants and attempting to cut one victim. Carpenter was taken into custody, arraigned by Magistrate Engman, and remanded to McKean County Jail on $10,000 cash bail; charges include terroristic threats (M1), simple assault (M2) and harassment (summary). Preliminary hearings are scheduled. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty.