Nicholas County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Crime

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Nicholas County man pleaded guilty today to possession of firearms by a person previously convicted of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence. According to court documents and statements made…

Two Men Sentenced to Prison in Connection with Damage to Energy Facility

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Ricky Sprouse, 53, of Raleigh County, and Stuart Dotson, 55, of Fayette County, were sentenced today to nine months in prison and one year in prison, respectively, for their…

Woman Accused of Federal Gun Crime in Connection with Fatal Shootout with Nicholas County Law Enforcement

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – United States Attorney Will Thompson announced today that a Nicholas County woman has been charged with a federal gun crime related to the June 3, 2022, shooting that left…

Logan County Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Drug Crime

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Logan County man was sentenced today to nine years in prison, to be followed by four years of supervised release, for distribution of 5 grams or more of…

Jamaican Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Immigration Charge

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Jamaican national pleaded guilty today to reentry of a removed alien, and was remanded to the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for deportation proceedings. According to…

VEX Robotics World Championship Announces Elementary, Middle School, and High School Champions

The largest robotics community in the world united to celebrate STEM excellence. Teams showcased game strategy, design, and teamwork skills at this global event. The 2022 world champions include the following teams:…

U.S. Attorney Will Thompson Issues Statement Regarding Two Nicholas County Sheriff’s Deputies Shot in the Line of Duty

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — United States Attorney Will Thompson issued the following statement regarding Nicholas County Sheriff’s Deputy Tom Baker, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Friday, June 3,…

Varnville Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $300,000 from Military Veterans

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA —Raymond Huffman, 61, of Varnville, has pleaded guilty to stealing funds from 10 military veterans. According to information presented to the Court, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) provides…

Orleans Parish Woman Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Credit Card Conspiracy and Identity Theft

NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that LAKISHA WILLIAMS, age 41, of New Orleans, was sentenced today to nine years in prison by U.S. District Judge Barry W. Ashe…

Federal Jury Finds Two Men Guilty for Roles in Major Methamphetamine Conspiracy

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – After two days of trial, a federal jury today convicted Leo Antoine Smith, 38, of Cross Lanes, of conspiracy to distribute a quantity of methamphetamine and Douglas Johnathan Wesley,…

“Long Time Coming” Update: Chicago Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Methamphetamine Conspiracy

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Chicago man was sentenced today to nine years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for his role in a multi-state conspiracy responsible for…

“Long Time Coming” Update: Parkersburg Woman Sentenced to Prison for Role in Methamphetamine Conspiracy

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Parkersburg woman was sentenced today to three years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for her role in a multi-state conspiracy responsible for…

U.S. Attorney Ellis Announces Enhanced Federal Violent Crime Strategy

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — U.S. Attorney Corey F. Ellis announced today that the U.S. Attorney’s Office is enhancing its violent crime reduction efforts and strengthening its coordination with state and local partners to…

Raleigh County Man Pleads Guilty to Witness Retaliation

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Raleigh County man pleaded guilty today to retaliation against a government witness. According to court documents and statements made in court, from July 2021 through August 11, 2021,…

U.S. Attorney Will Thompson Presents 2022 Law Enforcement Awards

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – United States Attorney Will Thompson honored an array of federal, state and local law enforcement professionals today for their outstanding contributions to investigations and cases in the Southern District…

Jackson County Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft of Social Security Income Benefits

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Jackson County woman pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits. According to court documents and statements made in court, Monique Ann Casto, 37, of Kenna,…

Kanawha County Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Multi-State Methamphetamine Conspiracy

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A St. Albans man pleaded guilty today to intent to distribute methamphetamine and to being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents and statements made…

Indianapolis Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Crime

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – An Indianapolis man pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents and statements made in court, on April 20, 2021, officers…

Bluefield Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Crime

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Bluefield man pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents and statements made in court, Torrey Hairston, 34, admitted that…

U.S. Attorney Will Thompson to Honor Excellence in Law Enforcement during Friday Ceremony

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – United States Attorney Will Thompson will honor more than 60 law enforcement professionals during the 2022 Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 20, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at…

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