Bradford County Police Records Lookup
Bradford County is a rural county in north-central Pennsylvania along the New York border, with Towanda as the county seat and a population near 61,000. Police records in Bradford County come from the Sheriff's office, Clerk of Courts, Pennsylvania State Police, and a limited number of municipal departments. Much of the county's law enforcement coverage falls to PSP due to the rural nature of most townships. This guide explains how to access Bradford County police records, arrest records, criminal history, and incident reports through official county and state channels.
Bradford County Quick Facts
Bradford County Sheriff Police Records
Sheriff Clinton J. Walters leads the Bradford County Sheriff's Office at 301 Main Street, Towanda, PA 18848. The phone number is 570-265-1727. The office handles warrant enforcement, civil process, court security, and concealed carry permits. CCW applications are processed by appointment. The Sheriff's website at bradfordcountypa.org/sheriff provides current details on services and fees.
Records maintained by the Bradford County Sheriff cover civil enforcement activity, warrant service logs, and permit records. These are available through a written records request. Requests that require formal action proceed under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law at 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104.
Because most of Bradford County is rural, the Sheriff and PSP together cover much of the law enforcement activity outside Towanda Borough. Municipal departments exist in a few communities, but the majority of Bradford County police records originate with PSP. If you are unsure which agency covered a specific incident, contact the Towanda Borough Police or PSP barracks for guidance.
Bradford County Clerk of Courts Criminal Records
Vicky L. Proper serves as Bradford County Clerk of Courts at 301 Main Street, Towanda. The phone is 570-265-1701. The Clerk maintains all adult criminal case files for the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas. Records include charging documents, case dockets, pleas, verdicts, sentencing orders, and probation records tied to criminal case files.
Criminal case records fall under 18 Pa.C.S. §§ 9101-9183 (CHRIA), which governs how courts handle and share criminal history data. Certified copies are available for a fee. Contact the Clerk's office to confirm current fees and document availability before submitting payment.
The UJS Portal provides free online access to Bradford County criminal and civil case dockets. Search by name or docket number to find case information, including charges, dispositions, and hearing schedules. This is the fastest way to check whether a criminal case exists in Bradford County without visiting the Towanda courthouse.
Leah C. Johnson serves as Bradford County Prothonotary at 301 Main Street, Towanda. The phone is 570-265-1702. The Prothonotary maintains civil court records, including civil dockets, judgment records, and related filings. Civil records are separate from criminal files but are sometimes relevant when reviewing full case histories.
Note: Expunged records do not appear in standard UJS Portal searches or Clerk of Courts responses.
Bradford County Right-to-Know Requests
Wendy Powell is the Bradford County Right-to-Know officer at 301 Main Street, Towanda. Phone: 570-265-1720. The Bradford County Open Records page provides request forms and submission instructions for requests under 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104.
Requests can be submitted in person, by mail, or by email. The county must respond within five business days. Responses may grant access, deny with a written explanation citing specific exemptions, or request a 30-day extension. Copy fees are $0.25 per page for standard paper documents.
If a request is denied, you can appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov within 15 business days. The OOR reviews the denial and issues a binding order. Police records from active investigations are typically exempt but often become releasable once a case closes.
Municipal police records in Bradford County require separate requests to each borough or township. The county RTK officer handles only records from Bradford County government agencies. For township police records, contact the relevant local government office.
Pennsylvania State Police Bradford County Coverage
The Pennsylvania State Police provides patrol coverage throughout most of Bradford County. PSP incident reports are available through the PSP Records Request portal. Vehicle crash reports from PSP cost $22 each and are ordered through the crash report page. Right-to-Know requests for PSP records go through the PSP RTK submission page.
PSP also maintains sex offender registration for Bradford County residents who must register under Megan's Law. The relevant PSP barracks serves as the local registration point. Registered offenders in Bradford County can be found through the Megan's Law website.
The image below comes from Bradford County's Towanda Township information page, which references local police department resources serving Bradford County communities.
Township police departments in Bradford County are a key source for local incident reports and arrest records in those communities not covered by PSP.
Note: Bradford County's rural geography means response times and record-keeping practices can differ from urban counties. Some smaller departments may have limited online access for records requests, making in-person or mail submissions more reliable.
PATCH Criminal History for Bradford County
PATCH (Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History) provides statewide criminal history checks for $22 per search. Bradford County conviction records are included. Submit requests through the PATCH overview page. Results reflect conviction data under 18 Pa.C.S. §§ 9101-9183. Arrests without conviction and expunged records are not shown.
PATCH is particularly useful for Bradford County because many rural incidents are handled by PSP and may not be visible through local department searches alone. A statewide PATCH search captures conviction records regardless of which county or agency was involved in the original case.
Bradford County Arrest Records and Public Safety Reports
Arrest records in Bradford County originate from the arresting agency. PSP arrests generate reports at the relevant barracks. Borough police generate their own records. The Sheriff handles warrant-based arrests. Each agency is the primary source for its own arrest records and incident reports.
Public safety reports, crime statistics, and annual reports from Bradford County agencies may be available through the county website or individual agency pages. These aggregate reports give a broad view of public safety activity but do not replace individual case-level record requests.
- PSP incident reports: PSP Records Request portal
- Borough police reports: Contact each borough department
- Criminal court records: Clerk of Courts or UJS Portal
- Statewide criminal history: PATCH, $22 fee
- Sex offender registry: Megan's Law website
Nearby Counties
Bradford County borders several north-central Pennsylvania counties. For records involving activity near a county line, check with the adjacent agency as well.