City of Bradford Police Department Press Release

On June 11, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the City of Bradford Police Department responded to a call on Pearl Street regarding a male acting disorderly. Upon arrival, officers located the individual, identified as Nathan Swain, who was found to be in possession of a baseball bat.

Officers successfully disarmed Swain and determined that he was impaired by alcohol. Further investigation revealed that Swain had brought the baseball bat to the scene with the intention of enticing another male out of a nearby house for a confrontation. Fortunately, officers were able to intervene before the situation escalated.

Swain's actions were deemed disorderly, and he was taken into custody. He was subsequently charged with public drunkenness and misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Magistrate Luther arraigned Swain and remanded him to McKean County Jail on $10,000 cash bail.

While at the Magistrate's Office, Swain became violent, threatening harm to officers and repeatedly screaming obscenities. As a result, additional disorderly conduct charges are pending against him.

The City of Bradford Police Department takes threats to anyone, especially when weapons are involved, very seriously. We are committed to maintaining public safety and will not tolerate such behavior.

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

For further information, please contact the City of Bradford Police Department.