BRADFORD, PA – The Bradford City Police Department announced the arrest of Michael J. Keller, 51, in connection with a series of burglaries at First Presbyterian Church earlier this month.
According to authorities, Keller allegedly entered the church unlawfully on June 13, 15, and 16 using stolen keys. Following repeated break-ins, police launched an investigation and installed cellular trail cameras inside the church.
Surveillance footage from June 17 at 11:09 p.m. reportedly shows Keller bypassing two locked doors, accessing the church office, and stealing two checkbooks before leaving the scene.
Keller was arrested the following day without incident. He now faces charges including:
Burglary (2nd-degree felony)
Criminal Trespass (2nd-degree felony)
Theft (2nd-degree misdemeanor)
Following arraignment by District Judge Bill Todd, Keller was remanded to McKean County Jail on $20,000 bail.
