Beckley Woman Sentenced to Prison for Federal Drug and Gun Crimes

BECKLEY, W.Va. – A Beckley woman was sentenced today to eight years and four months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distribution of methamphetamine and carrying…

Illegal alien admits to reentry charge

WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Maical Kvec, a Romanian National, has admitted to being in the United States illegally, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Kvec, 24, pleaded guilty today to one count…

Calling all Cheapskates … Ollie’s Wants You!

Ollie’s Celebrates 40th Anniversary with a Search for “America’s Biggest Cheapskate” Enter Now and Show America How Cheap You Are! HARRISBURG, Pa., May 31, 2022 — Ollie’s, America’s largest retailer of closeout merchandise…

Republican States Fight Back Against Biden’s Stealth Attacks On Oil, Gas Industry

Republican States Fight Back Against Biden’s Stealth Attacks On Oil, Gas Industry Thomas Catenacci on May 27, 2022 A group of 21 Republican attorneys general argued Friday that the Biden administration’s move…

Detroit Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Methamphetamine Crime

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Detroit man pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. According to court documents and statements made in court, Devonte Jamer…

Three Individuals Plead Guilty to Federal Gun Crimes

BECKLEY, W.Va. – Three individuals pleaded guilty today to federal charges involving the straw purchases of multiple firearms. Michelle Grim, 51, of Eccles, and Megan Bickford, 34, of Oak Hill, each pleaded…

Detroit Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Crime

BECKLEY, W.Va. – A Detroit man pleaded guilty today to distribution of fentanyl. According to court documents and statements made in court, Eddie E. Kellom, also known as “Ace,” 23, admitted to…

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,…

DeMasi-Lemon named to national forfeiture committees

WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced today that Danae DeMasi-Lemon has been selected to aid in the development of asset forfeiture policies for federal prosecutors from throughout the…

“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…

FirstEnergy Commences Cash Tender Offer for up to $800 Million Aggregate Purchase Price of Certain of Its Outstanding Notes

AKRON, Ohio, May 25, 2022 — FirstEnergy Corp. (“FirstEnergy”) (NYSE: FE) announced today that it has commenced an offer to purchase for cash (the “Tender Offer”) up to the maximum combined aggregate…

California man admits to drug charge

WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Victor L. Roebuck, II, of Long Beach, California, has admitted to a marijuana charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Roebuck, 34, pleaded guilty today to one count…

“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…

Charleston Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Drug Crime

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Charleston man was sentenced today to four years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distribution of cocaine. According to court documents and…

Martinsburg woman admits to role in drug trafficking enterprise

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Rebecca Branham, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, has admitted to her role in a drug distribution enterprise, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Branham, 52, pleaded guilty today to…

Texas Man Charged in Rhode Island with Fraud, Money Laundering, SCAMS Act

PROVIDENCE – A Texas man who allegedly participated in a conspiracy where one member posed as a high-ranking military officer stationed overseas while befriending and gaining the trust of seniors in at…

United States Attorney Chris Kavanaugh Announces $3,000,000 Settlement in False Claims Act Case Against HEYtex USA

ROANOKE, Va. HEYtex USA, located in Pulaski, Virginia, has agreed to pay $3 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act between January 1, 2013, and December 31, 2018…

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…

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…

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