U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Northern West Virginia
Recent News About U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Northern West Virginia
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ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA: 2020 busy year in the NDWV
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell is applauding the efforts of his staff, as well as law enforcement partners in the Northern District of West Virginia, for a highly-productive year, despite the pandemic. -
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ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney and FBI prepare for election day
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced that Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) Stephen D. Warner will lead the efforts of his office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 3, 2020, general election. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorneys Bill Powell and Mike Stuart announce $8.9 million in Justice Department grants to combat addiction crisis
U.S. Attorneys Bill Powell and Mike Stuart announced awards of $8,902,765 in Department of Justice grants to fight drug abuse and addiction in the [name of district]. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: Law enforcement and community members honored by U.S. Attorney at awards ceremony in Wheeling
Nine law enforcement and community representatives were recognized for their outstanding work in the greater Wheeling area. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney Bill Powell Announces Awards to Improve School Safety
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell of the Northern District of West Virginia announced that several law enforcement agencies and school districts received more than $824,000 from the Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP). Nationally, the COPS Office SVPP awarded nearly $50 million in school safety funding. SVPP provides up to 75% funding for school safety measures in and around primary and secondary schools and school grounds. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: Department of Justice Observes the 15th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell joined Attorney General William P. Barr and the entire Department of Justice in observing the 15th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announces $145,513 award to address COVID-19 pandemic in Wheeling
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell of the Northern District of West Virginia announced that the city of Wheeling received $145,513 in Department of Justice grants to respond to the public safety challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: Department of Justice Awards Nearly $400 Million for Law Enforcement Hiring to Advance Community Policing
The Department of Justice today announced nearly $400 million in grant funding through the Department’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) COPS Hiring Program (CHP). -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announces $44,250 award to address COVID-19 pandemic in Morgantown
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell of the Northern District of West Virginia announced that the city of Morgantown received $44,250 in Department of Justice grants to respond to the public safety challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announces $40,845 award to address COVID-19 pandemic in Berkeley County
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell of the Northern District of West Virginia today announced that the Berkeley County received $40,845 in Department of Justice grants to respond to the public safety challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: We’re Americans. We’ll beat this.
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness….” -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: Department of Justice makes $850 million available to help public safety agencies address COVID-19 pandemic
The Department of Justice announced that it is making $850 million available to help public safety agencies respond to the challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19. -
State, federal officials start West Virginia Coronavirus Fraud Task Force
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, United States Attorney Mike Stuart for the Southern District of West Virginia and United States Attorney Bill Powell for the Northern District of West Virginia have announced the formation of the West Virginia Coronavirus Fraud Task Force to identify, investigate and prosecute fraud related to the ongoing pandemic. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney Appoints New Senior Leadership Team
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell has announced some changes to his Senior Leadership Team. While some senior staff will continue to support Mr. Powell in their roles, some personnel changes have taken place in the management of the Wheeling, Martinsburg, Clarksburg, and Elkins offices. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney awards winning high school for drug-free PSA contest
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell has named Wheeling Central Catholic High School as the winner of the drug-free public service announcement contest launched at the beginning of the school year. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: Attorney General William P. Barr Announces Launch of Operation Relentless Pursuit
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell is applauding the announcement made by Attorney General William P. Barr last week regarding the launch of “Operation Relentless Pursuit,” an initiative aimed at combating violent crime in seven of America’s most violent cities through a surge in federal resources. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: Justice Department Announces More Than $376 Million in Awards to Promote Public Safety
The Department of Justice this week announced that it has awarded more than $376 million in grant funding to enhance state, local and tribal law enforcement operations and reinforce public safety efforts in jurisdictions across the United States. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney encouraged by Martinsburg progress
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell is applauding the work of the Martinsburg Police Department and other law enforcement partners on the success of the city’s Drug House Ordinance. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: Attorney General Announces Launch of Project Guardian – A Nationwide Strategic Plan to Reduce Gun Violence
Attorney General William P. Barr announced the launch of Project Guardian, a new initiative designed to reduce gun violence and enforce federal firearms laws across the country. Specifically, Project Guardian focuses on investigating, prosecuting, and preventing gun crimes.
