Tag: west_virginia
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Huntington Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Production
Huntington resident Marlon Leftwich, 46, admitted guilt to producing child pornography involving a 5-year-old. He faces significant prison time and sex offender registration following his October 2026 sentencing.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal Marlon LeftwichHuntingtonWest VirginiaChild PornographyGuilty PleaFBIProject Safe Childhood
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West Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening President Trump and ICE
Cody Lee Smith, 20, of Clarksburg, West Virginia, admitted threatening President Donald J. Trump and ICE agents via social media and phone. He faces up to 15 years in federal prison for these actions, part of Operation Take Back America.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Cody Lee SmithDonald J. TrumpICEClarksburgWest VirginiaThreatsFBI
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Former College Basketball Player Charged in $2.2 Million Wire Fraud Scheme
A former college basketball player faces wire fraud charges for allegedly defrauding victims of $2.2 million. Kerr Kriisa used false identities and claims of family danger or illness to solicit funds.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentEconomy Kerr KriisaWire FraudFinancial FraudWest VirginiaCollege BasketballFBIU.S. Attorney
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Detroit Man Sentenced to Life for Leading Multi-State Drug Trafficking Ring
LaShawn Monroe, 31, a Detroit native, received a life sentence for leading a multi-state drug trafficking ring distributing fentanyl and other substances across five states, including West Virginia, with drugs valued at $812,000.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesGeneral Politics LaShawn MonroeDrug TraffickingWest VirginiaFentanylFederal PrisonOperation Take Back AmericaFBI
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Media Monitor: Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender women in sports
The Washington Post reports the Supreme Court upheld bans on transgender women in female athletics in Idaho and West Virginia, marking another setback for the LGBTQ+ community.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues Supreme CourtTransgender womenFemale athleticsIdahoWest VirginiaLGBTQ+ communityLegal rulingThe Washington Post
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West Virginia Social Security Offices Update Operational Status, Promote Online Services
The Social Security Administration has updated the operational status of its West Virginia offices, urging residents to check online before visiting. Many services, from applying for benefits to managing accounts, are available digitally, promoting convenience and efficiency for the public.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEconomy Social Security AdministrationWest VirginiaOffice StatusOnline ServicesRetirement BenefitsDisability BenefitsMedicare
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West Virginia Social Security Offices Update Operational Status, Promote Online Services
The Social Security Administration has updated the operational status of its West Virginia offices, urging residents to check online before visiting. Many services, from applying for benefits to managing accounts, are available digitally, promoting convenience and efficiency for the public.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEconomy Social Security AdministrationWest VirginiaOffice StatusOnline ServicesRetirement BenefitsDisability BenefitsMedicare
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West Virginia Social Security Offices Update Operational Status, Promote Online Services
The Social Security Administration has updated the operational status of its West Virginia offices, urging residents to check online before visiting. Many services, from applying for benefits to managing accounts, are available digitally, promoting convenience and efficiency for the public.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEmployment and LaborGeneral Politics Social Security AdministrationWest VirginiaOffice StatusOnline ServicesRetirement BenefitsDisability BenefitsMedicare
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West Virginia Social Security Offices Update Operational Status, Promote Online Services
The Social Security Administration has updated the operational status of its West Virginia offices, urging residents to check online before visiting. Many services, from applying for benefits to managing accounts, are available digitally, promoting convenience and efficiency for the public.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEmployment and LaborGeneral Politics Social Security AdministrationWest VirginiaOffice StatusOnline ServicesRetirement BenefitsDisability BenefitsMedicare
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Fry Pie Factory Recalls Pepperoni Rolls Over Undeclared Milk and Refrigeration Issues
Fry Pie Factory recalled 5-ounce Pepperoni Rolls across Ohio and West Virginia due to undeclared milk and improper refrigeration. The products pose a risk of allergic reaction and food-borne illness, though no illnesses are reported.
HealthBusinessMedical ScienceLegalSocial IssuesEducation Product RecallFry Pie FactoryPepperoni RollsMilk AllergenFood SafetyOhioWest VirginiaFood RecallsFDADrugs
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West Virginia Social Security Offices Update Operational Status, Promote Online Services
The Social Security Administration has updated the operational status of its West Virginia offices, urging residents to check online before visiting. Many services, from applying for benefits to managing accounts, are available digitally, promoting convenience and efficiency for the public.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEconomy Social Security AdministrationWest VirginiaOffice StatusOnline ServicesRetirement BenefitsDisability BenefitsMedicare
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West Virginia Social Security Offices Update Operations, Promote Online Services
Social Security Administration announces operational changes for West Virginia offices, urging residents to check status online. Many services, including benefit applications and account management, are available digitally for convenience.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEconomy Social Security AdministrationWest VirginiaOffice OperationsOnline ServicesBenefitsRetirementDisability
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Michigan Man Pleads Guilty in West Virginia Meth Trafficking Case
Robert Ford, 44, of Michigan, pleaded guilty to methamphetamine conspiracy in West Virginia, part of a 16-person drug trafficking investigation. He faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Robert FordKanawha CountyMethamphetamineDrug TraffickingFBIOperation Take Back AmericaWest Virginia
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Baltimore Man Sentenced to Prison for Cocaine Trafficking in West Virginia
A Baltimore man received a 41-month prison sentence for cocaine trafficking in West Virginia. Terrell Antonio Henderson was involved in transporting drugs from Maryland to the Eastern Panhandle, a case part of "Operation Take Back America."
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Terrell Antonio HendersonCocaine TraffickingBerkeley CountyWest VirginiaBaltimoreOperation Take Back AmericaFBI
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Wetzel County Man Sentenced to 17.5 Years for Child Sexual Abuse Material
A New Martinsville man was sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison for soliciting and possessing child sexual abuse material. The investigation, initiated by a social media tip, uncovered hundreds of illicit images, reinforcing the fight against child exploitation.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Jon TalkingtonChild Sexual Abuse MaterialFederal PrisonNew MartinsvilleWest VirginiaProject Safe ChildhoodFBI
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Joint Law Enforcement Effort Disrupts Multi-State Drug Trafficking, Nineteen Charged
Nineteen defendants face charges after a joint law enforcement operation dismantled two multi-state drug trafficking organizations in Maryland and West Virginia, seizing drugs, cash, and luxury items.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsSocial Issues Drug TraffickingMarylandWest VirginiaFBIHomeland Security Task ForceCocaine
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Fayette County Man Sentenced to Nearly 13 Years for Methamphetamine Conspiracy
Daemien Thompson, 40, of Oak Hill, received a 12-year, 11-month prison sentence for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy in West Virginia, involving over 3.5 pounds of the drug.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Daemien ThompsonOak HillWest VirginiaMethamphetamineDrug TraffickingConspiracyFBI
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Ohio Man Sentenced to 12 Years for West Virginia Meth Conspiracy
Catra "Trey" Nelson, 50, of Zanesville, Ohio, received a 12-year federal prison sentence for conspiring to distribute over 40 pounds of methamphetamine in West Virginia, following an FBI investigation.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Catra NelsonMethamphetamineDrug TraffickingWest VirginiaZanesville, OhioFederal Bureau of InvestigationSentencingFBI
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Kanawha County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Gun Charges
Justin Dale Graves, 43, of St. Albans, pleaded guilty to federal charges for possessing and intending to distribute over 3.3 kilograms of methamphetamine and possessing firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking. He faces a minimum of 15 years in prison.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Justin Dale GravesSt. AlbansMethamphetamineDrug TraffickingFirearmsOperation Take Back AmericaWest VirginiaFBI
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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Disability Statistics Ahead of ADA Anniversary
Ahead of the Americans with Disabilities Act anniversary, the U.S. Census Bureau released 2024 data. It shows 45.8 million Americans have a disability, with 10.5 million employed, and highlights state-level variations and median earnings.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEmployment and LaborLegalEducation Americans with Disabilities ActDisabilityU.S. Census BureauEmploymentStatisticsWest VirginiaCivil Rights
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Morgantown Residents Sentenced for Major Drug Trafficking Operation
Two Morgantown residents received prison sentences for their roles in a large-scale drug trafficking operation distributing fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine in North Central West Virginia, part of "Operation Take Back America".
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesGeneral Politics MorgantownWest VirginiaDrug TraffickingFentanylMethamphetamineOperation Take Back AmericaSentencingFBI
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Changes for West Virginia Offices
The Social Security Administration has updated the operational status of its West Virginia offices, urging residents to check online for changes and utilize digital services for their benefit needs.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsSocial IssuesComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationWest VirginiaGovernmentPersonal FinanceRetirement PlanningDisability BenefitsMedicare