District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a Bradford woman arrested during an ongoing investigation by the McKean County Drug Task Force has been sentenced to state prison.  Nateka SHUGARS, formerly of Bradford, appeared before a Judge during a sentencing hearing on March 26th at the McKean County Courthouse. 

The Judge sentenced SHUGARS to serve a minimum of 7 months to a maximum of 24 months in state prison. SHUGARS was deemed eligible for the state’s boot camp program and was ordered to submit a DNA sample, pay lab fees and restitution.  SHUGARS was charged by McKean County Drug Task Force Detective Michael Ward. Please report suspected drug activity to Chief County Detective Ryan Yingling at the District Attorney’s Office at (814) 887-3312 or McKeanDA.org.

Prior Post: _________________________ BRADFORD WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO DRUG DELIVERY (McKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: January 9, 2026): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that one of the people arrested during a drug sweep by the McKean County Drug Task Force in July has pled guilty. Nateka SHUGARS, formerly of Bradford, pled guilty before a judge at the McKean County Courthouse on January 8th. SHUGARS pled guilty to delivering cocaine on three occasions between March 27, 2024, and July 24, 2025. SHUGARS was under surveillance by the Detectives with the McKean County Drug Task Force. Sentencing was scheduled for March. Please report suspected drug activity to Chief County Detective Ryan Yingling at the District Attorney’s Office at (814) 887-3312 or McKeanDA.org.

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