South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Illegal Steroids

ABINGDON, Va. – The owner of a supplement company, who manufactured and shipped unapproved drugs and illegal steroids for use by members of the body building community, pled guilty this week to…

Abingdon Man Sentenced on Bankruptcy Fraud Charge

ABINGDON, Va. – An Abingdon man, who concealed bank accounts and other assets from a federal bankruptcy court during his Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, was sentenced yesterday to 12 months in federal…

Mineral County man admits to firearms charge

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Michael Anthony Coleman, of Piedmont, West Virginia, has admitted to a firearms charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Coleman, 47, pleaded guilty to one count of “Unlawful…

Maryland man admits to role in drug trafficking and firearms conspiracy

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Marcus Purnell, of Oxon Hill, Maryland, has admitted to a drug charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Purnell, also known as “Mo,” 34, pleaded guilty today to…

Two Maryland Residents Found Guilty by Jury of Federal Charges Related to Sex Trafficking of Minors

WASHINGTON – Willis Lewis, 48, and Brittany Jones, 32, have been found guilty by a jury of federal charges, including sex trafficking by force, fraud, and…

Lorton Man Sentenced for Distributing Fentanyl Causing Death

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A Lorton man was sentenced today to 22 years in prison for distributing fentanyl that resulted in the death of a young woman. According to court documents, Julian Velasquez,…

Jefferson County man admits to failure to register charge

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Jordan Paul Plotner, of Charles Town, West Virginia, has admitted to a failure to register charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Plotner, 33, pleaded guilty today to…

Randolph County woman admits to methamphetamine charge

ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA – Tara Lynn Leary, of Valley Head, West Virginia, has admitted to a methamphetamine charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Leary, 32, pleaded guilty today to one count…

Former Corrections Officer admits to bribery charges

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Eli Scott Villers, a former correctional officer at Federal Correctional Institution Hazelton, has admitted to bribery charges, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Villers, 29, pleaded guilty today…

Maryland man admits to firearms charge

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Kevin William Medrano, of Hagerstown, Maryland, has admitted to a firearms charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Medrano, 27, pleaded guilty to one count of “Unlawful Possession…

Report Says Ocean County Sheriff Mocked Trump Supporters, Praised Barack Obama

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A report today in the Asbury Park Press claims Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy who is being propped up to run for Ocean County GOP Chairman in July…

Suspects Armed with AK-48 Take Man’s Shoes in Apartment Laundry Room Robbery

GLEN BURNIE, MD – A male doing his laundry inside his apartment laundry room was robbed by three suspects, one carrying an AK-47 style rifle and two others with handguns. The Anne…

Misameach Expanding Dreams and Opportunities in Dignitary Filled Ground Breaking

LAKEWOOD, NJ – It started just over a decade ago when Lipa Schwartz began organizing events to help sick children in an attempt to brighten their day. In the time since Schwartz…

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,…

Two Huntington Men Sentenced to Prison For Roles in Multi-State Drug Ring

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Two Huntington men were sentenced today to prison for their roles in a multi-state drug ring. Donald Duane Cole, 51, was sentenced to five years and 10 months. William…

Huntington Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Crime

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Huntington man pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents and statements made in court, on March 24, 2021, law…

Wayne County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fentanyl Crime

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Wayne County man was sentenced today to two years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distribution of fentanyl. According to court documents…

Charleston Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Federal Gun Crime

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Charleston man was sentenced today to 10 years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for being a felon in possession of a firearm…

Rudy Giuliani Endorses Ocean County’s America First Slate

FREEHOLD, NJ – Ocean County GOP Chairman Frank Holman came into power three years ago looking for a fight and over the course of his short term in office, he got plenty.…

U.S. Attorney Names Alfred U. Pavlis as First Assistant U.S. Attorney

U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery today announced that Alfred U. Pavlis will serve the District of Connecticut as First Assistant United States Attorney, the office’s second-ranking position. U.S. Attorney Avery swore in…

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