Three indicted in prison homicide
CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Three men have been indicted in connection with the beating death of James “Whitey” Bulger. Fotios Geas, also known as “Freddy,” age 55, Paul J. DeCologero, also known…
Statement From U.S. Attorney Rachael S. Rollins Regarding United States V. Geas, DeCologero and McKinnon
“Today our hearts are with the 19 known murder victims and their loved ones, as well as anyone ever harmed by this man. He was a serial murderer, and each mention of…
Greenbrier County Man Sentenced For Federal Gun Crime
BECKLEY, W.Va. – Andrew Allen Arnold, 35, of White Sulphur Springs, was sentenced today to four years and three months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for…
South Charleston Man Sentenced to More than 20 Years in Prison for Major Role in Multi-State Methamphetamine Conspiracy
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Timothy Wayne Dodd, 46, of South Charleston, was sentenced today to 21 years and seven months in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for helping…
Detroit Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Crimes
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Brian Martell Smith, 42, of Detroit, Michigan, pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of a firearm, and to possession of a firearm with a removed, obliterated,…
Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Structuring Financial Transactions
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – An Ohio man pleaded guilty today to structuring financial transactions to evade reporting requirements. According to court documents and statements made in court, Gary McComas, 26, of Chesapeake, Ohio,…
Huntington Man Sentenced to More Than 18 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Crime
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Joseph Ira Patterson III, 38, of Huntington, was sentenced today to 18 years and four months in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for possession…
Kanawha County Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Multi-State Methamphetamine Conspiracy
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –A Kanawha County man was sentenced today to seven years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for intent to distribute methamphetamine and being a felon…
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Dublin Says Hello To its New Favorite Italian Spot… Fazoli’s!
Iconic Italian brand announces opening of highly anticipated second location in Virginia Dublin, VA (PRESS RELEASE) Fans can’t get enough of Fazoli’s indulgent Italian dishes and signature hot, fresh breadsticks, and now…
Federal Jury Finds Man Guilty in Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – After three days of trial, a federal jury convicted Abdul Inusah, 31, of Ghana, for his role in a Huntington-based scheme that defrauded individuals in multiple states through the…
Charleston Man Thought Undercover Agent Was 14-Year-Old Girl, He Was Wrong
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA — A Charleston man thought he was propositioning a 14-year-old girl from West Virginia online. Instead, he was chatting with a federal agent and later arrested. Scott Ashley Cascone, 48,…
Putnam County Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking Crime
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – James Michael Pritt, 40, of Buffalo, Putnam County, was sentenced today to 10 years in prison, to be followed by 10 years of supervised release, for attempted sex trafficking…
Husband and Wife Realtor Busted for Fraud
ABINGDON, Va. (VSP Press Release) – A husband and wife realtor team from Wise were sentenced today on federal wire fraud charges related to their scheme to create fake residential sales contracts…
Climate Activists Slam Fossil Fuel Concessions In Senate Dems’ Climate Bill
Climate Activists Slam Fossil Fuel Concessions In Senate Dems’ Climate Bill Jack McEvoy on August 9, 2022 Environmental groups are condemning fossil fuel provisions in the Senate Democrats’ $369 billion climate spending…
‘They Will Go After Small Business’: Fox Business Host Decries ‘Weaponized’ IRS
‘They Will Go After Small Business’: Fox Business Host Decries ‘Weaponized’ IRS Harold Hutchison on August 9, 2022 A Fox Business network host claimed during a Tuesday morning appearance on Fox News…
Maryland man admits to cocaine charge
MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Shadeed Redd, of Hagerstown, Maryland, has admitted to a cocaine charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Redd, 42, pleaded guilty today to one count of “Conspiracy to…
Grant County man admits to methamphetamine charge
ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA – Jeffrey McKinley Rodgers, of Petersburg, West Virginia, has admitted to a drug charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Rodgers, 31, pleaded guilty today to one count of…
Allegany County Deputies Make Drug Bust on I-68
ALLEGANY COUNTY, MD – A West Virginia man was stopped by police in Allegany County for a routine traffic stop that led to a fentanyl and gun charge. According to the Allegany…
Dems’ Massive Tax And Climate Bill Will Only Put 11,000 Electric Vehicles On The Road, CBO Says
Dems’ Massive Tax And Climate Bill Will Only Put 11,000 Electric Vehicles On The Road, CBO Says Jack McEvoy on August 8, 2022 Senate Democrats’ new climate spending package includes tax credits…