City of Bradford Police Department Press Release

For Immediate Release

Chief of Police Michael P. Ward of the City of Bradford Police Department announces that on December 13, 2025, at approximately 0100 hours, officers responded to Bradford Regional Medical Center's Emergency Room (BRMC ER) to investigate an assault on ER staff and paramedics.

Following a thorough investigation, it was determined that 25-year-old Haley N. Baker intentionally kicked a paramedic while they were performing their duties. Additionally, Baker struggled with ER staff and assaulted another male victim, striking and kicking him while he was performing his duties.

Officers arrested Baker for the assaults and transported her to the City of Bradford Police Station. She was charged with Aggravated Assault, Disorderly Conduct, and Harassment. Magistrate William Todd arraigned Baker and set bail at $25,000 cash, which she was unable to post. Baker was subsequently remanded to McKean County Jail.

Preliminary hearings for this incident are scheduled. The City of Bradford Police Department takes incidents of assault very seriously and will utilize all available resources to prosecute these types of crimes to the fullest extent of the law.

If you have any information regarding this incident, 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.