City of Bradford Police Department Press Release

On May 27th, 2026, at approximately 7:02 pm, the City of Bradford Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious individual in a neighborhood. The suspect, identified as Cory Chatmon, had been seen walking through the area on multiple occasions, confronting minor female children.

When a concerned citizen approached Chatmon to discuss the matter, a disturbance ensued. According to several juvenile and adult witnesses, Chatmon threatened to obtain a firearm and return to kill the victims.

City Police promptly took Chatmon into custody for making terroristic threats. During the arrest, officers found Chatmon in possession of a small amount of marijuana and related paraphernalia.

Chatmon was arraigned on charges of Terroristic Threats, Disorderly Conduct, and Possession of a Controlled Substance and Paraphernalia. Magistrate Todd set bail at $20,000, and Chatmon was remanded to McKean County Jail. Preliminary hearings are scheduled in the matter.

The City of Bradford Police Department takes crimes of violence seriously and will not tolerate such behavior in our community. We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all citizens, especially our children.

If you have any information regarding this incident or any other criminal activity, please contact the City of Bradford Police Department at 814-887-4911.

All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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