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Maryland Man Among Sixteen Arrested in West Virginia Drug Sweep

DAMASCUS, MD – A Damascus man was arrested in part of a large drug operation conducted by the West Virginia State Attorney’s Office. The United States Attorney’s Office of West Virginia recently…

April 12, 2022

West Virginia says J&J, drugmakers created ‘tsunami’ of opioid addiction

By Dietrich Knauth (Reuters) -West Virginia’s attorney general on Monday urged a judge to hold Johnson & Johnson, Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd, and AbbVie Inc’s Allergan liable for causing a “tsunami” of…

April 4, 2022

Two Fugitive Women Wanted for Murder of Teen in West Virginia Captured in Delaware

DOVER, DE – Two women who were wanted in connection with the murder of a 13-year-old girl in West Virginia were located by U.S. Marshal’s officers in Delaware and arrested. Last Thursday afternoon,…

March 31, 2022

West Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Offenses Committed During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

WASHINGTON – A West Virginia man pleaded guilty today to a felony charge related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, which…

March 18, 2022

Sexual Predator Used Snapchat, Grindr to Solicit Teenagers at Boarding School in Southwest Virginia

ABINGDON, Va. – A North Carolina man, who used the social media platforms Snapchat and Grindr to target teenage boys from Southwest Virginia, pleaded guilty today to federal charges. Jonathan Avery Shumate,…

March 16, 2022

Southwest Virginia Man Sentenced in Unemployment Benefits Scam

ABINGDON, Va. – A Southwest Virginia man, who conspired with more than 30 others in a scheme to illegally obtain pandemic unemployment benefits, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud…

March 14, 2022

Union workers urge Manchin to pass key bill in West Virginia ad blitz

By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON – A labor group on Tuesday launched an ad blitz across West Virginia featuring union workers urging Democratic Senator Joe Manchin to back legislation he has opposed for…

March 8, 2022

Southwest Virginia Man Sentenced for Role in Unemployment Benefits Scam

ABINGDON, Va. – A Southwest Virginia man, who conspired with more than 30 others in a scheme to defraud the government of more than $499,000 in unemployment benefits, was sentenced this week…

March 3, 2022

West Virginia Man Admits Traveling to PA to Have Sex with a Minor

PITTSBURGH – A former resident of Moundsville, West Virginia, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of Travel with Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct, United States Attorney Cindy K.…

February 19, 2022

North Carolina Man Arrested After Using Snapchat, Grindr to Solicit Teenagers in Southwest Virginia

ABINGDON, Va. – A North Carolina man was arrested January 24, 2022 on criminal charges related to his alleged solicitation of teenage boys in Southwest Virginia using the social media applications Grindr…

January 31, 2022

West Virginia Man Sentenced to 180 Months in Prison

FORT WAYNE – Kevin Hartleroad, 64, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Holly A. Brady after being convicted of attempted production of child [censored]ography announced United…

January 27, 2022

New unit formed to combat health care fraud in West Virginia

WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – A new initiative to combat health care fraud in West Virginia was launched today in Wheeling, according to United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld. State and federal agencies gathered…

January 19, 2022

In West Virginia, The Enhanced Child Tax Credit’s Lapse Cuts Deep

As millions of families across the country grapple with the fact that the expanded child tax credit could lapse for months, if not permanently, those in few states stand to hurt more…

January 5, 2022

Federal-State Clean Water Act Settlement Resolves Sewer Overflow Violations in Berkeley County, West Virginia

WASHINGTON- The Berkeley County Public Service Sewer District in West Virginia will pay a $518,400 penalty, make extensive improvements to its sewer and stormwater systems, and implement a state-directed supplemental environmental project…

November 17, 2021

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

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

William S. Thompson Sworn In as United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia

U.S. Attorney William S. Thompson CHARLESTON, W.Va. – William S. Thompson took the oath of office today to become the United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia. President Joseph…

October 14, 2021

William J. Ihlenfeld, II sworn in as United States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia

U.S. Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – William J. Ihlenfeld, II has taken the oath of office to become the United States Attorney for the Northern District of West…

October 12, 2021

West Virginia Man Convicted After Two Day Jury Trial

FORT WAYNE- Kevin Hartleroad, 64, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, was convicted on the sole count of an Indictment charging him with attempted production of child [censored]ography following a two day jury trial…

September 25, 2021

Southwest Virginia Nonprofit Receives Federal Funding to Assist Victims

ROANOKE, Va. – A Southwest Virginia nonprofit legal aid society will receive more than $585,000 from the Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Program of the Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against…

September 15, 2021

West Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. residents indicted on firearms and drug trafficking charges

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Twelve people are facing multiple firearms and drug charges after a federal Grand Jury handed down a firearms and drug trafficking indictment on July 21, 2021, Acting United…

July 28, 2021

Southwest Virginia Man Sentenced to 108 Months for Role in Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Scheme

ABINGDON, Va. – A Pound, Virginia man, who conspired with others to fraudulently file more than $499,000 in pandemic unemployment benefits, was sentenced today to 108 months in federal prison. Gregory Marcus…

July 28, 2021

West Virginia Man Charged With Making False Statements To FBI

SCRANTON- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on July 21, 2021, Christopher B. Tolley, age 35, of Hinton, West Virginia, was charged in a criminal…

July 22, 2021

West Virginia Man Sentenced To 70 Months In Prison For Bank Robbery

ST. PAUL, Minn. – A West Virginia man was sentenced today to 70 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for robbing a bank in Moorhead, Minnesota. According to…

July 7, 2021

West Virginia fugitive captured by U.S. Marshals in Berkeley County

Martinsburg, WV – On June 25, 2021, members of the U.S. Marshals Mountain State Fugitive Task Force arrested Quentrell Lowery, 21, of Martinsburg, WV. Lowery was wanted by the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office…

July 4, 2021

Southwest Virginia Man Sentenced for Dealing Firearms Without a License

ABINGDON, Va. – A Dickenson County, Virginia man, who illegally sold firearms without a license was sentenced last week to six months in federal prison. Tommy Roger Dotson, 65, pleaded guilty in…