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Pullman Man Accused in Grand Avenue Crash Arrested Again on Burglary Charges
John Bradley faces new charges for attempted residential burglary, vandalism, and harassment after prior arrest for ramming over a dozen vehicles.
Jan. 30, 2026 at 8:31pm
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A 30-year-old Pullman, Washington man named John Bradley has been arrested again, this time for allegedly trying to break into a home on College Hill. Bradley was previously arrested in early December for crashing a pickup truck into 15 vehicles on Grand Avenue, which police believed was due to him smoking marijuana and having a mental health episode. He now faces new charges including attempted residential burglary, vandalism, and harassment.
Why it matters
This case highlights the challenges law enforcement and the criminal justice system face in dealing with individuals who may be struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues, and the need for better resources and support to address these underlying problems before they lead to dangerous and destructive behavior.
The details
John Bradley was arrested and released in early December for allegedly crashing a pickup into 15 vehicles traveling on North Grand Avenue in Pullman. No one was hurt in that incident, but police believed Bradley had been smoking marijuana and was suffering from a mental health episode. He now faces new charges for allegedly trying to break into a home on College Hill, including attempted residential burglary, vandalism, and harassment.
- In early December, Bradley was arrested for the Grand Avenue vehicle crash incident.
- On Tuesday night, Bradley was arrested again by Pullman Police for the alleged attempted home break-in.
- On Friday, Bradley was ordered to undergo a competency evaluation in Whitman County Superior Court.
- Bradley is scheduled to be back in court next month.
The players
John Bradley
A 30-year-old Pullman, Washington man who has been arrested multiple times for alleged criminal incidents, including ramming over a dozen vehicles on Grand Avenue and attempting to burglarize a home.
Pullman Police
The law enforcement agency that arrested Bradley for the Grand Avenue vehicle crash and the alleged attempted home break-in.
Whitman County Superior Court
The court that ordered Bradley to undergo a competency evaluation and where he is scheduled to appear again next month.
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide next month whether Bradley should be released on bail or remain in custody pending further legal proceedings.
The takeaway
This case underscores the importance of providing comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment services to help prevent individuals from engaging in destructive and criminal behavior that puts the public at risk, rather than relying solely on the criminal justice system to address these complex issues.
