Bradford County Man Indicted for Child Pornography

41-year-old Brad Daniel Swink faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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A 41-year-old Bradford County, Pennsylvania man named Brad Daniel Swink has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of producing and distributing child pornography over a two-year period from 2023 to 2025. The six-count indictment also alleges that Swink possessed and received images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children.

Why it matters

This case is part of the Department of Justice's nationwide Project Safe Childhood initiative to combat the exploitation and abuse of minors. Child pornography crimes have severe consequences, both for the victims and for perpetrators who can face decades in prison if convicted.

The details

According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Swink is accused of producing and distributing child pornography over a two-year period from 2023 to 2025. The six-count indictment also alleges that he possessed images of child sexual assault and received similar images or videos on three separate occasions.

  • Swink allegedly committed the crimes between 2023 and 2025.

The players

Brad Daniel Swink

A 41-year-old man from Bradford County, Pennsylvania who has been indicted on charges of producing and distributing child pornography.

U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

The federal prosecutor's office that brought the charges against Swink as part of the nationwide Project Safe Childhood initiative.

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What’s next

If convicted, Swink faces up to 30 years in federal prison.

The takeaway

This case highlights the Department of Justice's ongoing efforts to crack down on the exploitation of minors through child pornography crimes, which can carry severe penalties for perpetrators.