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State Department Employee Arrested for Alleged Information Conspiracy
**Washington, D.C.** – Michael Charles Schena, a 42-year-old resident of Alexandria, Virginia, has been arrested on charges linked to an alleged conspiracy involving national defense information.
Court documents reveal Schena worked for the U.S. Department of State at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., holding a top secret security clearance. Starting around April 2022, he purportedly shared unauthorized information with individuals met online, receiving payments in return. On February 27, he supposedly used a cellphone to photograph documents labeled “SECRET” from his classified computer monitor and subsequently returned home, where his cellphone was confiscated.
Facing charges of conspiracy to gather, transmit, or lose national defense information, Schena could receive a prison sentence of up to 10 years. A federal district court judge will decide the sentence, taking into account the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other factors.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI’s Washington Field Office with support from the FBI Richmond Field Office and other agencies. The case is prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Michael Ben’Ary and Gavin R. Tisdale, alongside Trial Attorney Maria Fedor from the National Security Division.
Fatal Shooting Under Investigation in Stafford
**Stafford, VA** – The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened in the Stratford Place subdivision on Tuesday. The incident involved an off-duty FBI agent and a resident who became involved in a confrontation with the police.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies initially responded to a report of a reckless driver on an off-road motorcycle in the area. The motorcyclist was confronted by an off-duty FBI agent and fled the scene. A short time later, the motorcyclist returned with family members, leading to a traffic stop by deputies.
During the traffic stop, a physical altercation ensued between the family members, the deputies, and the off-duty FBI agent. A resident, Harold Chamberlain, Jr., 61, attempted to assist the officers during the altercation and was shot in the chest by the off-duty agent. Despite efforts by first responders, Chamberlain died from his injuries at the hospital that night.
The Sheriff’s Office continues to gather information regarding the incident. Additional details will be provided as the investigation advances.
Shooting Incident at Crozet’s Harris Teeter Ends with Three Fatalities
**Crozet, VA -** Albemarle County Police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place on Monday at the Harris Teeter in Crozet. The incident resulted in the deaths of two victims, Peter L. Martin, 43, and Diane G. Spangler, 68, as well as the shooter, Justin M. Barbour, 28.
The incident began at approximately 1:35 p.m. when emergency services responded to reports of gunfire. First responders found Martin deceased at the scene while Spangler was in critical condition and later died after being taken to UVA Medical Center. Barbour was engaged by an off-duty federal officer who intervened and shot Barbour, leading to his death.
Authorities have determined that Barbour had no previous connections to either victim or the Harris Teeter location. Before the incident, Barbour was tracked leaving his residence at around 1:22 p.m., traveling to Crozet and arriving in the Harris Teeter parking lot by 1:33 p.m. He proceeded to fire 28 rounds within 20 seconds.
Barbour had no criminal history, though he had previous encounters with law enforcement unrelated
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