Law enforcement, public servants honored by U.S. Attorney

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Twenty law enforcement officers and public servants from across the Northern District of West Virginia were recognized today for their outstanding work by United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld.…

Columbus man admits to firearms charge

WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Quintae L. Stubbs, of Columbus, Ohio, has admitted to a firearms charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Stubbs, 31, pleaded guilty today to one count of “Unlawful…

Cabell County Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Crimes

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Tiffani Meeks, 38, of Barboursville, pleaded guilty today to three counts of wire fraud, after defrauding a Cabell County business while its bookkeeper. According to court documents and statements…

‘She Could Be A Spoiler’: MSNBC Host, Jen Psaki Fret Over Kyrsten Sinema’s Decision To Ditch Democratic Party

‘She Could Be A Spoiler’: MSNBC Host, Jen Psaki Fret Over Kyrsten Sinema’s Decision To Ditch Democratic Party Harold Hutchison on December 9, 2022 MSNBC hosts Jen Psaki and Ari Melber worried…

Kyrsten Sinema Refuses To Say Whether She’d Endorse Biden 2024 Bid

Kyrsten Sinema Refuses To Say Whether She’d Endorse Biden 2024 Bid Harold Hutchison on December 9, 2022 Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona refused to say whether she’d endorse a potential bid…

JAMES PINKERTON: As BlackRock Becomes BlueRock, A RedRock Is Coming

JAMES PINKERTON: As BlackRock Becomes BlueRock, A RedRock Is Coming James P. Pinkerton on December 10, 2022 As with everything else in this country, investment is polarizing, red vs. blue. Just on…

Detroit Street Gang Leader Faces Mandatory Life Sentence Following Convictions at Trial for Racketeering and Murder

DETROIT – A federal jury convicted the leader of the “It’s Just Us” (IJU) street gang of racketeering and murder, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced today. These convictions conclude a two-week trial…

Organization Pushes For New State Amid Illinois’ ‘Fiscal Catastrophe’

Organization Pushes For New State Amid Illinois’ ‘Fiscal Catastrophe’ Trevor Schakohl on December 8, 2022 Illinois’ corruption, financial troubles and other problems have prompted some residents to advocate for establishing a new…

Kyrsten Sinema Leaves The Democratic Party

Kyrsten Sinema Leaves The Democratic Party Ailan Evans on December 9, 2022 Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema announced Friday that she was leaving the Democratic Party and registering as an independent. “In a…

Parkersburg Woman Sentenced to Prison for Fentanyl Crime

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Toni Johnson, 58, of Parkersburg, was sentenced today to five years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.…

Taylor County woman admits to role in drug trafficking operation

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Kayla Marie Cline, of Flemington, West Virginia, has admitted to her role in a drug trafficking operation, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Cline, 31, pleaded guilty today…

Brooke County man sentenced for failure to register charge

WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Christopher J. Schragl, of Follansbee, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 18 months of incarceration for failing to update his sex offender registry, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld…

Clay County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Crime

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Todd Jeffery Ullum, 32, of Maysel, pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents and statements made in court, on September…

Roane County Man Sentenced to Prison After Pipe Bomb Found

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Joseph David Bailey, 52, of Spencer, was sentenced today to one year and one day in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for possessing an…

Five charged with COVID fraud

WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – A federal grand jury returned indictments on Tuesday alleging fraud against five people in connection with COVID-19. United State Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced that charges have been filed…

‘Ugly Asterisk’: House Democrats Take A Victory Lap After Helping Kill Manchin’s Energy Bill

‘Ugly Asterisk’: House Democrats Take A Victory Lap After Helping Kill Manchin’s Energy Bill Jack McEvoy on December 7, 2022 House Democrats celebrated Tuesday after Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia’s…

Florida Company Sentenced to $2.5 Million Fine for Unlawful Distribution of Anabolic Steroids

FRANFORT, Ky. — A Florida company, Modern Therapy, LLC, was sentenced on Friday to pay a $2.5 million fine by U.S. District Judge Gregory VanTatenhove for the unlawful distribution of anabolic steroids.…

United States Attorney announces new prosecutor in Martinsburg

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA — A new federal prosecutor has been added to the team at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Martinsburg. United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced today that Kyle Kane has…

Philadelphia man sentenced for firearms trafficking

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Marcellos Carey Edens, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was sentenced today to 18 months of incarceration for an illegal firearms distribution operation, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Edens, also…

Harrison County man admits to drug charge

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Robert Edward Maxwell, of Clarksburg, West Virginia, has admitted to a drug charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Maxwell, 43, pleaded guilty today to one count of…

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