(McKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: January 9, 2026): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a man arrested following a lengthy drug investigation by the McKean County Drug Task Force in July has pled guilty. The drug detail resulted in the arrest of several individuals. One of those arrest, Guy SIMMONS, JR., formerly of Bradford, pled guilty before a judge at the McKean County Courthouse on January 8^th.  SIMMONS pled guilty to conspiracy delivery of methamphetamine. SIMMONS was under surveillance by the Detectives with the McKean County Drug Task Force. Sentencing was scheduled for March.

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer recognized the work of the McKean County Drug Task Force Detectives and the collaboration of the City of Bradford administration at the time of the arrest. 

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COORDINATED ARREST DETAIL BY MCKEAN COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE NABS THREE MORE IN  YESTERDAY'S SWEEP – DISTRICT ATTORNEY THANKS CITY OF BRADFORD ADMINISTATORS FOR THEIR ONGOING PARTNERSHIP   

(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: July 29, 2025): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer releases the summary of the ongoing efforts by the McKean County Drug Task Force with yesterday’s arrests.  The arrests are the result of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking in the area.      

Last evening, on July 28^th, Task Force Detectives arrested Kortney BUNDY of Bradford.  BUNDY was  charged with Delivery (Methamphetamine) (Felony); Possession (misdemeanor) and Criminal Use of a Communication Device (Felony 3). BUNDY was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge William Todd who set bail at $10,000.  The complaint alleges BUNDY arranged a drug sale and then met with an informant working under the surveillance of the undercover Detectives with the McKean County Drug Task Force to sell methamphetamine. 

Also last evening, Tonya RILEY of Salamanca, was charged with Delivery (Crack Cocaine) (Felony), Possession (Crack Cocaine) (Misdemeanor), and Criminal Use of a Communication Facility (Felony 3).

T. RILEY is accused of setting up a drug sale and then meeting with a cooperating informant while undercover Task Force Detectives had her under surveillance and then selling crack cocaine. T. RILEY was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge William Todd who set bail at $10,000.

Donald RILEY of Bradford was also arrested last night and charged with Criminal Use of a Communication Facility (Felony 3) and Theft (Misdemeanor 2).  D. RILEY is charged with setting up a drug sale with a cooperating informant and meeting the informant while under surveillance of the undercover Detectives with the McKean County Drug Task Force. 

Additional charges are pending.  Additional arrests are also expected.

District Attorney Vettenburg-Shaffer:  “The work of the McKean County Drug Task Force is often out of the spotlight but I wanted to take the opportunity to express gratitude for their continuous efforts through lengthy investigations and countless tips.  The amount of time behind each investigation is tremendous and often unseen by the public.  When the Detectives identified drug activity near a local school, they prioritized those investigations.  Through countless months of police work, they were able to build cases which can often be a lengthy process that requires the building of a puzzle to establish probable cause or the bases for a search warrant or criminal charges.  It may be noted that many of the recent arrests were related to alleged crimes committed in Bradford and some with ties to a residence in a school zone in Bradford.  I want to acknowledge the collaboration of the City of Bradford for their dedication to drug work.  The City routinely assigns their Officers who work on the McKean County Drug Task Force to dedicate their regular police shifts to the McKean County Drug Task Force to focus on drug crimes that impact the City.  This ongoing partnership has benefited the City as well as surrounding areas because drug crimes are not confined to one location but have a rippling effect throughout.  Thank you to Mayor Riel, City Administrator Eric Taylor, Chief Michael Ward and City Council.”

Each of the accused is scheduled for central court next week.    

If you suspect illegal drug activity, please call Chief County Detective Ryan Yingling at the District Attorney’s Office at (814)887-3312 or McKeanDA.org

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