MORGANTOWN A man accused of driving while impaired causing death and a man who allegedly attempted to kidnap his ex-girlfriend are among those indicted by the September 2021 Monongalia C. Call 1-855-WVA-FEDS or Email wvafeds@usdoj.gov if you have information about public corruption in your community. White, Joshua Jessie, 38, of Montrose attempted grand larceny, conspiracy, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, assault committed in an attempt to commit a felony, wanton endangerment. William Trice, 31, of Eastpointe, Michigan We have always believed that this type of effort is required to protect our communities. The crimes are allegedly occurred in Monongalia County as well as other places from the spring of 2018 to October 2020. Court documents show Antonio Buzzo, 27, of Maidsville, pleaded guilty to distribution of fentanyl in May 2021 and was sentenced to 10 months behind bars, along with 3 years supervised release. All three offenses are alleged to have occurred between May 25, 2020 and June 17, 2020, in Wetzel County, WVa. All four felony offenses allegedly occurred on or about September 19, 2019, in Wetzel County, WVa. He is also charged with a misdemeanor offense of Driving Under The Influence of Alcohol Second Offense. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jennifer Conklin is prosecuting the cases on behalf of the government. MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA Two people from the same Morgantown dental office have been indicted for fraudulently collecting nearly $30,000 in COVID-related unemployment benefits. Each will also serve 3 years supervised release. Aaliyah Snowden, 25, of Eastpointe, Michigan Both offenses are alleged to have occurred on or about February 1, 2020, in Wetzel County, WVa. Robert Clay Sawitski, 29, of 102 Dalewood Drive, Fairmont, WVa., is charged by the Wetzel County Grand Jury in a two count felony indictment of Third offense driving while revoked for DUI and with the felony offense of Fleeing from an Officer with reckless intent. ELKINS, W.Va. -- After the most recent term of the Randolph County grand jury, 25 individuals now face a variety of charges. BUCKHANNON, W.Va. - The Upshur County grand jury has released indictments for the June 2020 term of court. Among the people indicted is Zachery Watson, 29, of Weston. All eight counts charge him with Wanton Endangerment Involving a Firearm. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Do Not Sell My Personal Information This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Amanda J. Kincell, 42, of Fairview,. All three offenses are alleged to have occurred on or about November 14, 2019, in Wetzel County. Tiffany Groves, 42, of Kingwood, West Virginia Annonio was treated for a gunshot wound to his leg. If convicted, a federal district court judge will determine the sentence after consideration of the U.S. The alleged offense is said to have occurred on or about April 17, 2020 in Wetzel County at the corner of State Rt 7 and State Rt. John Wesley Blake, 49, of 8746 Mountaineer Highway, New Martinsville, WVa, was handed down a 74 count indictment alleging multiple cases of Gross Child Neglect Creating Risk of Death or Serious Bodily Injury, Incest, Child Abuse Resulting in injury, Child Abuse Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, Sexual Assault In the First Degree, and Sexual Abuse By a Custodian. To those thinking that they can come into our state and participate in these illegal activities without consequence, you are sadly mistaken. From October of 2020 to February of this year investigators tallied 35 counts of selling dangerous drugs and ensnared eight people from the Detroit, Michigan area, one from Hamilton, Ohio and two Morgantown residents. However, jurors determined deputies involved in the fatal shooting of . Cloudy skies. Albright, Christina, 39, of Reedsville two counts of forgery, two counts of uttering, one count conspiracy. Michael Alcendor, 19, of Houston, Texas Wilhelm, Joseph Patrick, 63, of Kingwood two counts of possession of controlled substance with intent to deliver (Diludid and Methadone). He is also charged with the misdemeanor offense of Possession of A Controlled Substance (Alprazolam). McGraw, Kristy Sue, 45, of Kingwood five counts of counterfeiting, conspiracy. Also indicted Tuesday were the following. High 48F. attempted grand larceny, conspiracy, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, assault in an attempt to commit a felony, wanton endangerment. And its no coincidence I believe, that as we have the increase of drugs that have been trafficked from Detroit, particularly fentanyl, so too we have seen an increase in the deaths of our citizens, Bernard said. The FBI's Northern West Virginia Drug Task Force in partnership with the Mon Metro Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, investigated. Governor and Revenue Secretary Dave Hardy predict state will blow by previously predicted $1.7 billion collection surplus by fiscal year's end. Feb 3, 2021. A, New Martinsville, WVa., is charged by the Wetzel County Grand Jury in a one count felony indictment. OCDETF was established in 1982 to conduct comprehensive, multilevel attacks on major drug trafficking and money laundering organizations and is the keystone of the Department of Justices drug reduction strategy. We have dedicated law enforcement partners and aggressive prosecutors who will root out such activity in our district and enforce the law. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- A Monongalia County Grand Jury returned six pages worth of indictments Friday for 111 different charges. New Judge Steve Shaffer had to attend a judicial conference then, so the second day of jury was set for this week. We love hearing from you! Since the indictment, several of the defendants have entered. Today, OCDETF combines the resources and expertise of its member federal agencies in cooperation with state and local law enforcement. His wife, Brieanne Nicole Dietz, 28, was died as a result of the accident, despite being administered first aid by bystanders and state police. The alleged offense is said to have occurred on or about June 30, 2020, in Wetzel County, WVa. Preston Prosecutor Melvin C. Snyder III said large grand juries such as these are becoming the norm, because of the increase in crime in the county. Johnson, Clay Conor, 31, of Bruceton Mills fleeing while DUI, fleeing with reckless indifference, two counts destruction of property. FAIRMONT The Marion County Grand Jury handed down over 50 indictments during its February session held Monday and Tuesday. MORGANTOWN, WV (WOWK) - U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia Bill Powell said Tuesday, Oct. 26, 25 people have been indicted by a federal grand jury for various drug crimes, centered mainly around Morgantown. CLARKSBURG, W.Va. - Seventeen people are facing federal drug distribution charges following a one-count indictment, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced. A jury trial is scheduled for March 27 for James Pugh, 48, of Wheeling, who is facing charges for alleged conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and distribution of fentanyl. A surveillance video captured an image of the person of interest. To search and filter the Mugshots for Monongalia County, West Virginia simply click on the at the top of the page. USAO Monitor Selection for Corporate Criminal Enforcement. The 2020 indictment also includes individuals from California, Texas and Michigan. We have always believed that this type of effort is required to protect our communities. We will not stop, but I suggest that you do, said Powell. The investigation was also assisted by the following law enforcement partners: the Monongalia County Prosecutors Office, the FBI in Houston, Texas; the Houston Police Department's Multi Agency Gang Initiative; the United States Postal Inspection Service in Houston; and, the FBI and DEA in Los Angeles, California. Suzanne Adiyeh, 37, of Morgantown, West Virginia The principal mission of the OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt, and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking organizations, transnational criminal organizations, and money laundering organizations that present a significant threat to the public safety, economic, or national security of the United States. The Drug Enforcement Administration, the Mon Metro Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force and the Monongalia County Sheriffs Office investigated the case. What they all have in common is the presence of out of state participants alleged to be part of a significant drug conspiracy. Jenkins, Duane Albert, 56, of Masontown third-offense DUI. Both charges are alleged to have occurred on or about January 30, 2020, in Wetzel County, WVa. Lott, Jasmine Leigh, 21, of Bruceton Mills two counts of delivery of a controlled substance (meth). Renshaw, Nathan Sean, 27, of Fairmont burglary, two counts of grand larceny, breaking and entering. It sends a message to the people out there who might be thinking about doing it, Powell said. Collins, Louis Allen Jr., 32, of Terra Alta breaking and entering, grand larceny, three counts of conspiracy, destruction of property, three counts of a felon in possession of a firearm. Count two alleges the felony offense of Malicious Assault having occurred on or about April 5, 2020. White, Janice May, 39, of Kitzmiller, Md. The offenses are alleged to have occurred on or about December 22, 2019, in Wetzel County, WVa. They are: Anthony Allen, 34, of Rosenberg, Texas The three charges are alleged to have occurred between August 1, 2019 and January 17, 2020, in Wetzel County, WVa. Swiger, Kimberly Jean, 29, of Vienna attempted grand larceny, conspiracy, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, assault committed in an attempt to commit a felony, wanton endangerment. However, jurors determined deputies involved in the fatal shooting of a Morgantown man will not be tried for a crime. It also sends a clear message to the public that were doing what we need to do to get these drugs off the street.. Sixteen of the defendants were arrested in a multi-agency operation on Tuesday, Powell said. Masters, Ashley Dawn, 23, of Kingwood third-offense shoplifting. We continue to work closely with our law enforcement partners to methodically review every instance where COVID fraud is suspected, whether its related to unemployment benefits, paycheck protection loans, or economic injury disaster loans, said United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld. The average customer would see an increase of $15 on their water bill under the proposed rates. Copyright 2023 West Virginia MetroNews Network. Kincell is accused of improperly accepting more than forty payments totaling $18,350. Johnnie Bradley, 37, of Houston, Texas In the interest of keeping the community informed during this rapidly developing situation, all articles regarding cancellations, closures and other coronavirus-related information with significant public impact will be free to read online without a subscription. 25 people indicted in a drug trafficking operation spanning from California to West Virginia, James Pugh, 46, of Wheeling, West Virginia, Sixto Marquez, 44, of Paramount, California, Francisco Chanes, 36, of Los Angeles, California, Aaliyah Snowden, 25, of Eastpointe, Michigan, Kelsey McClung, 27, of Westover, West Virginia, Robert Woody, 41, of Morgantown, West Virginia, Tiffany Groves, 42, of Kingwood, West Virginia, Sabrina Burton, 24, of Morgantown, West Virginia, Skilor Perdue, 25, of Morgantown, West Virginia, Loren Delaney, 29, of Morgantown, West Virginia, Greg Snider, 61, of Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, Morgan Janes, 23, of Morgantown, West Virginia, Suzanne Adiyeh, 37, of Morgantown, West Virginia, Antonio Buzzo, 25, of Maidsville, West Virginia, David Gamble, 56, of Masontown, West Virginia, Ashley Johnson, 34, Morgantown, West Virginia, BPD asking for help IDing suspect in small business shoplifting, Kayla Smith's Monday Evening Forecast | May 1, 2023, Bridgeport PD Mobile Command Unit could be used for school shootings, Clarksburg highlighting historical landmarks this summer, Morgantown man with extensive criminal history sentenced for drug operation, Closed Captioning/Audio Description Complaints. Sabrina Burton, 26, of Morgantown, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute heroin and received 3 years probation. He was indicted for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver methamphetamine, which is . Some people were named in more than one indictment. An indictment is merely an allegation, and each defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Sixteen of the defendants were arrested in a multi-agency operation on Tuesday, Powell said. Giovanni George, 32, of Taylor, Michigan, and Kenneth Jones, 27, of Detroit, Michigan, remain at large. Francisco Chanes, 36, of Los Angeles, California Cramer, Paul Timothy, 26, of Terra Alta nine counts of third-degree sexual assault, nine counts of sexual abuse. Among those already sentenced are Robert Woody, 43 of Morgantown, who pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and in November 2022 was sentenced to 136 months in a federal corrections institute, followed by 3 years supervised release, court records show. Kelsey McClung, 27, of Westover, West Virginia Bueno, Gilbert Bruce, 33, of Morgantown kidnapping, interfering with emergency communication, two counts of strangulation, two counts of domestic battery. Burton, 25, pleaded guilty today to one count of "Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin." Burton admitted to having heroin in May 2020 in Monongalia County. All three charges are alleged to have occurred on or about January 22, 2020, in Wetzel County, WVa. All data on this site is obtained directly from law enforcement agencies in their respective states and counties, and is public domain. U.S. Attorney Bill Powell said that he believes people assume West Virginias rural areas will allow them to operate smoothly which he believes is why West Virginia was a state of interest in all of this. The 35-count indictment shows the drug transactions ranged from $60 to $500. These charges are the result of investigations supported by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF). USAO Monitor Selection for Corporate Criminal Enforcement. An indictment is merely an accusation. Loren Delaney, 29, of Morgantown, West Virginia Its important to understand that one pound of fentanyl can lead to 200,000 deaths.. Updated: Oct 30, 2020 / 04:38 PM EDT MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - At a news conference Tuesday, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia Bill Powell announced that 25 people have been indicted by a federal grand jury for various drug crimes, centered mainly around Morgantown. Authorities searching for person of interest in Huntington house fire. Assistant U.S. Attorney Randy Bernard said at a Wednesday news conference that nine of the suspects are in custody, two Michigan residents remain at-large. WESTON, W.Va. - The Lewis County grand jury has released indictments against 24 people in the July 2020 term of court. Amanda J. Kincell, 42, of Fairview, West Virginia, and Casey Fike, 39, of Morgantown, were charged today by a federal grand jury with multiple counts of wire fraud. She is accused in count one of Possession Of A Controlled Narcotic Substance (Heroin) With Intent To Deliver. Williams, Lloyd Andrew Speedy, 40, of Kingwood three counts of conspiracy, four counts of delivery of a controlled substance (meth). Its county seat is at Morgantown. The alleged offense is said to have occurred between January 1, 2018 and January 31, 2018, in Wetzel County, WVa. Nathaniel Scott Rogers, 25, of 3359 Richwood Run Road, Jacksonburg, WVa., is charged in a three count felony indictment handed down by the Wetzel County Grand Jury of Child Abuse Causing Serious Bodily Injury. The offenses are alleged to have occurred between September 5, 2019 and October 22, 2019, in Wetzel County, WVa, while employed as an assistant manager of Tractor Supply, in New Martinsville, WVa. Miller, Marshall Allen, 35, of Kingwood two counts of delivery of a controlled substance (Xanax and Subutex). Felton, Fallon Marie, no age or address given obtaining goods by false pretenses. She is charged with two felony offenses of Gross Child Neglect Creating Risk of Injury, and the misdemeanor offense of Driving While In An Impaired State with Minors. Dalton Kade Riggs, 32, of 722 North Fourth Ave, Paden City, WVa., is charged in a two count felony indictment handed down by the Wetzel County Grand Jury, of Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Heroin) a felony offense and Conspiracy a felony offense. Jonathan Joseph St. John, 27, of 9050 Hornet Highway, Littleton, WVa., is charged in a two count felony indictment with Fleeing From an Officer with Reckless Intent and Gross Child Neglect Creating Risk of Injury. "The investigators are to be commended for their outstanding work in identifying the sources of supply and halting their operations.". A press conference was held at the Monongalia County Sheriffs Department today as U.S. Attorney Bill Powell made the announcement about the arrests. All persons displayed here are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Travis Jarvis Eddy, III, 25, of 45 Adams Street, Lot 5, Morgantown (Westover), WV, has been indicted by the Wetzel County grand jury in a two count felony indictment alleging the felony offense of grand larceny and the felony offense of fleeing in a vehicle from a law enforcement officer. Updated: February 25, 2023 @ 7:16 am We have dedicated law enforcement partners and aggressive prosecutors who will root out such activity in our district and enforce the law. Calvin Ray Evatt, 37, of 2198 Deadfall Road, Smithfield, WVa., is charged by the Wetzel County Grand Jury in a three count indictment with the felony offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine) with Intent to Deliver. LOGAN Fifty felony indictments were handed down in Logan County Circuit Court after the grand jury met in January. Romanoski was not a part of that investigation but officers has information one suspect may be at the residence. Skilor Perdue, 25, of Morgantown, West Virginia Sturms, Jason Lee, 41, of Montrose attempted grand larceny, conspiracy, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, assault committed in an attempt to commit a felony, wanton endangerment. Loren Delaney, 31, of Morgantown, is currently serving a 46-month prison sentence after pleading guilty in June 2021 to possession with intent to distribute cocaine base, or "crack.". Narkevia Lewis, 22, of Houston, Texas Those indicted are presumed innocent. Anyone with information on Adams whearabouts asked to contact the U.S. Anyone aware of COVID fraud should report it via email towvfraud@fbi.gov, by telephone to 304-234-0100, or via regular mail to the U.S. Attorney, P.O. Lewis Johnson, 34, of Detroit, Michigan James Pugh, 46, of Wheeling, West Virginia "Fentanyl continues to be the number-one threat to public safety in the region and much of it flows here from Baltimore, " said U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld. Fike is alleged to have accepted more than twenty improper payments totaling $10,388. Antonio Buzzo, 25, of Maidsville, West Virginia The offense is alleged to have occurred on or about November 4, 2019, in Wetzel County, WVa. The alleged offenses are said to have occurred on or about October 25, 2019, in Wetzel County, WVa. City modifying lease with ballpark and upgrading a west-side intersection. Federal agents in Cincinnati and Detroit also assisted with the investigation. Roderick Bradley, 30, of Houston, Texas I appreciate the tips provided by the public and encourage their continued submission.. According to the indictments, Kincell and Fike filed for unemployment in March 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic forced the DeVito Dental office to temporarily close. In addition to the sale of drugs, court documents show that the group also engaged in firearms trafficking and the trading of guns for drugs. Smith, Isaac Russell, 34, of Moorefield five counts of counterfeiting, conspiracy. Will Trump Back Justice, Mooney or None of the Above. Preston Devonne Wedekamm, 22, of 29 Chiselfinger Ridge Road, Porters Falls, WVa., is charged by the Wetzel County Grand Jury in a one count indictment of the felony offense First Degree Arson. This is the third major indictment announced in just the last few weeks here in the Northern District of West Virginia. Tuesdays grand jury was a continuation from October, when it handed up 35 indictments after one day of deliberations. Bernard praised the efforts of police departments in Granville and Morgantown, WVU Police, the Monongalia County Sheriffs Department, the Drug Enforcement Agency, FBI and the Monongalia County Prosecutors Office. All eight counts are alleged to have occurred in Wetzel County between December 20, 2019 and February 4, 2020. Diehl also was handed a separate three count indictment charging him with a felony offense of Wanton Endangerment Involving A Firearm. Amanda Jayne Rice, 33, of 5433 St. Joseph Road, Proctor, WVa., is charged by the Wetzel County Grand Jury in a one count indictment of Wanton Endangerment Involving a Firearm. Steven Jay Starkey, 42, of 538 Mannington Road, Smithfield, WVa., is charged in a one count felony indictment of Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine). Get unlimited premium access to The Dominion Post for only $10! Watring, Dewayne Franklin, 52, of Tygart Valley Regional Jail two counts first-degree sexual assault, two counts third-degree sexual assault, four counts sexual abuse, four counts other sexual charges.
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