USP Lee Inmate Sentenced for Possessing Weapon

Department of Justice Press Releases·Government News

ABINGDON, Va. – An inmate at United States Penitentiary (USP) Lee in Jonesville, Virginia was sentenced this week to 18 months in prison for possessing a weapon inside the prison. Inmate Marquell…

December 8, 2021

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Four Sentenced this Week for Roles in Pandemic Unemployment Fraud, Mail Fraud Scheme

Government News

ABINGDON, Va. – Four more Southwest Virginia residents who conspired with over 30 other people to defraud the United States government by filing claims for more than $499,000 in pandemic unemployment benefits…

November 23, 2021

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Marion Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl

Breaking News

ABINGDON, Va. – A Marion, Virginia man pleaded guilty last week to possession with the intent to distribute the deadly drug fentanyl. Dakota Shadoe Tunnell, 21, became known to law enforcement in…

November 9, 2021

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Kentucky Man Sentenced in Methamphetamine Distribution Case

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ABINGDON, Va. – A Jenkins, Kentucky man was sentenced yesterday to 147 months in prison for trafficking methamphetamine from Kentucky into Wise County, Virginia. From February to April 2021, James Orlin Little,…

November 6, 2021

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Jury Convicts Wise County Man of Trafficking Methamphetamine from Atlanta into Southwest Virginia

Government News

ABINGDON, Va. – A federal jury convicted a Wise County man this week of trafficking methamphetamine from Atlanta, Georgia. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Daniel Rowland, 46, had…

November 5, 2021

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Wise County Woman Sentenced for Failing to Disclose Information Regarding Social Security Benefits

Government News

ABINGDON, Va. – A Norton, Virginia woman was sentenced today to 3 months in prison for failing to disclose information that would have affected her right to continue receiving Supplemental Security Income…

November 4, 2021

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Husband and Wife Real Estate Team Indicted on Federal Fraud, Identify Theft Charges

Government News

ABINGDON, Va.– A federal grand jury returned an indictment this week charging a Wise, Virginia couple, who owned and operated a local real estate agency, with defrauding multiple advance commission companies and…

October 28, 2021

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Virginia Man Sentenced for Distributing Methamphetamine, Illegal Possession of a Firearm

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ABINGDON, Va. – A Wytheville, Virginia man was sentenced earlier this month to 248 months in prison for distributing more than 500 grams of methamphetamine and illegally possessing a firearm. Following a…

October 27, 2021

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Marion Man Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Possess Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute

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ABINGDON, Va. – A Marion, Virginia man pleaded guilty last week to one count of possession with the intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl. According to court documents, Anthony…

October 26, 2021

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South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Methamphetamine, International Money Laundering, Gun Charges

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ABINGDON, Va. – A Greenville, South Carolina man, who formerly resided in Bristol, Virginia, pleaded guilty last week to distributing methamphetamine, international money laundering, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug…

October 26, 2021

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Winning $100,000 Powerball Ticket Sold in Columbia

Ohio News

COLUMBIA, MARYLAND – While no one in Maryland won the $699.8 million Powerball jackpot in Monday night’s drawing, one lucky ticket purchased at a Columbia 7-Eleven is worth $100,000. Adding Power Play to the ticket doubled…

October 6, 2021

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Columbia 7-11 sold a $100,000 Powerball winner, check your tickets

Lottery Results·Maryland News

COLUMBIA, MD (Maryland Lottery) – While no one in Maryland won the $699.8 million Powerball jackpot in Monday night’s drawing, one lucky ticket purchased at a Columbia 7-Eleven is worth $100,000. Adding Power Play to the…

October 5, 2021

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Inmate at USP Lee Sentenced for Unlawfully Possessing a Weapon

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ABINGDON, Va. – An Inmate at USP Lee in Jonesville, Virginia was sentenced this week to 36 months of additional incarceration for unlawfully possessing a weapon inside the prison. Andrew Bryant, 35,…

October 1, 2021

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Miami Man Sentenced for Healthcare Fraud Kickback Scheme

Breaking News

ABINGDON, Va. – A Miami, Florida man was sentenced last week to five months in prison and five months of home confinement for conspiring with another man to pay and receive kickbacks.…

September 27, 2021

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Inmate at USP Lee Sentenced for Assault and Possessing a Weapon in Prison

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ABINGDON, Va. – An inmate at USP Lee in Jonesville, Virginia was sentenced last week to 100 months in prison for assaulting another inmate and possessing a weapon inside the prison. Peter…

September 22, 2021

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Inmate at USP Lee Sentenced for Assault, Possessing a Weapon in Prison

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ABINGDON, Va. – An inmate at USP Lee in Jonesville, Virginia was sentenced last week to 72 months for assaulting another inmate and for unlawfully possessing a weapon inside the prison. According…

September 15, 2021

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Bristol Man Sentenced on Drug and Gun Charges

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ABINGDON, Va. – A Bristol, Virginia man was sentenced last week to 21 and a-half years in prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug…

September 13, 2021

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Silver Spring Man Stunned after Scoring $100,000 Powerball Prize

Maryland News

WHEATON, MARYLAND – Soccer fan “Moe” had stopped for a cup of coffee at a Wheaton 7-Eleven on Sept. 1 when Lottery inspiration hit. He realized that the Powerball jackpot was climbing. The Silver…

September 9, 2021

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Big Stone Gap Man Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Fraud, Mail Fraud

Breaking News

ABINGDON, Va.– A Big Stone Gap, Virginia man pleaded guilty last week to participating in a conspiracy that defrauded the government of more than $790,000 in pandemic-related unemployment funds and conspiring to…

September 7, 2021

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Five Plead Guilty to Pandemic Unemployment Fraud, Mail Fraud Charges

Breaking News

ABINGDON, Va.– Five Southwest Virginia residents who conspired with more than 30 others to defraud the United States government by filing fraudulent claims for more than $499,000 in pandemic unemployment benefits, mail…

August 28, 2021

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