City of Bradford Police Department – Arrest Announcement

On January 30, 2026, at approximately 1:40 a.m., City of Bradford Police officers conducted a traffic stop on South Avenue after observing a vehicle operating with an equipment violation. During the stop, officers identified the driver, who was found to have a suspended license and active out-of-state narcotics warrants.

While officers were investigating, the rear seat passenger and registered owner, Amelia Garges, exited the vehicle and was observed discarding an item into a nearby snowbank. Officers immediately recovered a clear bag containing suspected narcotics. Additional drug paraphernalia was also located on Garges’ person.

Field testing later confirmed the substance to be a fentanyl and cocaine mixture.

Amelia Garges was taken into custody and transported to BCPD for processing. She was arraigned by MDJ Engman, and bail was set at $5,000. Garges was unable to post bail and was remanded to McKean County Jail for committal. 

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

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