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 OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney warns of vaping dangers
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell is sharing a warning regarding the dangers of vaping products amongst high school and middle school students following several life-threatening incidents. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney encourages safe drug disposal
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell is encouraging residents across the Northern District of West Virginia to safely dispose of unused and unwanted medications and vaping products at the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Drug Take Back Day this weekend. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney Bill Powell Announces Progress in Making our Communities Safer through Project Safe Neighborhoods
Two years ago, the Department of Justice announced the revitalization and enhancement of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), the centerpiece of the department’s violent crime reduction strategy. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: Virginia man admits to role in a drug distribution operation MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA
Todd Jason Erwin, of White Post, Virginia, has admitted to his involvement in a drug distribution conspiracy, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney Bill Powell to take part in National Night Out
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell and his staff will join law enforcement, community leaders and residents on Tuesday, August 6th at events in Martinsburg, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, and Wheeling to celebrate the 36th annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: Deputy Attorney General recognizes district employees
Administrative Officer Fawn Thomas, Reentry Coordinator Ashley Lough, and Litigation Support Specialist Tracie Weaver of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of West Virginia were three of 172 members of the Department of Justice recognized by Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen, and Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys (EOUSA) Director James Crowell, IV at the 35th Director’s Awards Ceremony in Washington D.C. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: Law enforcement and other community leaders honored by U.S. Attorney at awards ceremony
Five law enforcement representatives and one community leader were recognized for their outstanding work in the greater Martinsburg area. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: Morgantown Pharmacist admits to drug charges, agrees to pay nearly $2 million
Scott D. Tingler, a Morgantown, West Virginia pharmacist, has admitted to illegally distributing oxycodone, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney recognizes police week
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell recognized the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and tribal police officers on the occasion of National Police Week, which is being observed Sunday, May 12 to Saturday, May 18, 2019. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: Justice Department observes national crime victims’ rights week with events throughout the country
In observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 7-13, 2019, the Northern District of West Virginia’s United States Attorney’s Office will speak to several schools about social media, online safety and drug prevention, as well as hold a human trafficking training in Shepherdstown, all to help prevent and support victims in the district. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: Jefferson County pharmacist ordered to pay more than $335,000 for filling fake prescriptions
David M. Wasanyi, a former Martinsburg and Charles Town, West Virginia pharmacist, was ordered to pay $335,670 in civil penalties for filling prescriptions in violation of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: Three honored with Executive Office of United States Attorney Awards
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell is applauding his staff for being recognized for their outstanding work in the Northern District of West Virginia. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: The Northern District of West Virginia takes part in largest-ever nationwide elder fraud sweep
Attorney General William P. Barr and U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced the largest coordinated sweep of elder fraud cases in history, surpassing last year’s nationwide sweep. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney’s Office Collects Nearly $2 Million in Civil and Criminal Actions for U.S. Taxpayers in Fiscal Year 2018
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced today that the Northern District of West Virginia collected $1,815,859 in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2018.