Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. The crimes are alleged to have occurred in Monongalia County and elsewhere from the spring of 2018 to October 2020. This is the third major indictment thats been announced in the last few weeks alone. 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. We have dedicated law enforcement partners and aggressive prosecutors who will root out such activity in our district and enforce the law. Both pleaded guilty to distribution of cocaine base. Raymond Scott Hinerman, 52, of 3212 Wiley Fork Road, Burton, WVa, is charged in a one count felony indictment with Fleeing In a Vehicle From An Officer While DUI. Count one of the indictment charges Diehl with committing Burglary a felony. Hali Rae Moore, 31, of 56170 CR92, Beallsville, Ohio, is charged with two felonies and one misdemeanor offense in a three count indictment by the Wetzel County Grand Jury. The alleged offense is said to have occurred on or about July 18, 2019. Antonio Buzzo, 25, of Maidsville, West Virginia Johnson, Clay Conor, 31, of Bruceton Mills fleeing while DUI, fleeing with reckless indifference, two counts destruction of property. Lott, Jasmine Leigh, 21, of Bruceton Mills two counts of delivery of a controlled substance (meth). Jeremy Lee Daugherty, 41, of 1125 Fourth Street Apt. I appreciate the tips provided by the public and encourage their continued submission.. The U.S. Attorney's office this week announced indictments of 34 more people in two additional drug trafficking organizations said to have supplied large amounts of fentanyl, heroin and other drugs to West Virginia that have caused at least two deaths. Skilor Perdue, 25, of Morgantown, West Virginia Leonard Jasmine, 28, Houston, Texas Count two of the indictment charges her with Conspiracy a felony. The Task Forces have members from the Federal Bureau of Investigation; the Drug Enforcement Administration; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; West Virginia State Police; Monongalia County Sheriff's Office; and, the Morgantown, WVU, Granville and Star City Police Departments. Williams, Lloyd Andrew Speedy, 40, of Kingwood three counts of conspiracy, four counts of delivery of a controlled substance (meth). In addition to Snider, 12 other West Virginians were charged as part of the 25-person, 56-count indictment handed down in 2020. Updated: Jul 13, 2020 / 05:40 PM EDT. All persons displayed here are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. All four charges are alleged to have taken place in Wetzel County. Bueno, Gilbert Bruce, 33, of Morgantown kidnapping, interfering with emergency communication, two counts of strangulation, two counts of domestic battery. But, also over one pound of fentanyl. Several of the defendants have entered guilty pleas and are now awaiting sentencing, court records show, including Kelsey McClung, 29, of Westover, and Morgan Janes, 25, of Morgantown. In addition to Snider, 12 other West Virginians were charged as part of the 25-person, 56-count indictment handed down in 2020. He is accused of Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana) With Intent To Deliver. All eight counts are alleged to have occurred in Wetzel County between December 20, 2019 and February 4, 2020. William Trice, 31, of Eastpointe, Michigan Since the indictment, several of the defendants have entered. It also sends a clear message to the public that were doing what we need to do to get these drugs off the street.. This spring, Le Creuset has introduced an exciting new shade thats already selling fast: shallot, a soft lavender with pink and slight gray undertones. Assistant U.S. City modifying lease with ballpark and upgrading a west-side intersection. 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.". Low 36F. 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. 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. Dixon, Rambo Coy, 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. All data on this site is obtained directly from law enforcement agencies in their respective states and counties, and is public domain. Both counts are alleged to have occurred on or about January 30, 2020, in Wetzel County, WVa. Tiffany Groves, 42, of Kingwood, West Virginia 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). This is a passive informational site providing organization of public data, obtainable by anyone. Dietz was driving a UTV in the Red Rock Road area of Rowlesburg in August that was involved in an accident. 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. According to the press release, the drugs distributed led to a spike in overdoses in the region, both fatal and non-fatal. To those thinking that they can come into our state and participate in these illegal activities without consequence, you are sadly mistaken. So, thats how these investigations including this one began.. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - Eleven people, mostly from the Detroit, Michigan area are facing federal indictments alleging they transported large quantities of cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine into. Both organizations were said to be based in Baltimore, according to a Department of Justice press release. Both charges are alleged to have occurred on or about January 30, 2020, in Wetzel County, WVa. Ashley Johnson, 36, of Morgantown, was sentenced to 5 months after pleading guilty to unlawful use of a communication facility to distribute controlled substances. Lewis Johnson, 34, of Detroit, Michigan An indictment is merely an accusation. Eric Garrett Riggs, 29, of Reader, WV a., was indicted by the Wetzel County Grand Jury on two felony charges of Delivery of a controlled narcotic substance (Heroin) and Delivery of a controlled narcotic substance (Fentanyl). Wilhelm, Joseph Patrick, 63, of Kingwood two counts of possession of controlled substance with intent to deliver (Diludid and Methadone). Both offenses are alleged to have occurred on or about March 5, 2020, in Wetzel County, WVa. 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. Sixteen of the defendants were arrested in a multi-agency operation on Tuesday, Powell said. 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. Ashley Johnson, 34, Morgantown, West Virginia. Both offenses are alleged to have occurred on or about February 1, 2020, in Wetzel County, WVa. 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. Diehl also was handed a separate three count indictment charging him with a felony offense of Wanton Endangerment Involving A Firearm. CLARKSBURG, W.Va. - Seventeen people are facing federal drug distribution charges following a one-count indictment, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced. CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Sabrina Burton, of Morgantown, West Virginia, has admitted to a drug charge, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II announced. Get unlimited premium access to The Dominion Post for only $10! In the first of the two indictments, 12 people are facing charges, but the release states Kentrel Anthony Rollins, also known as "T-Rock, " age 30, of Baltimore, Md., is alleged to be the leader of the fentanyl distribution operation which occurred from January 2020 to October 2021. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. Amanda J. Kincell, 42, of Fairview,. White, Janice May, 39, of Kitzmiller, Md. Each will also serve 3 years supervised release. Erin Cleavenger, The Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va. 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We have dedicated law enforcement partners and aggressive prosecutors who will root out such activity in our district and enforce the law. Baker-Moore was arrested and charged with murder following an August 25 shooting in an alley in downtown Morgantown. Sixto Marquez, 44, of Paramount, California FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WV News) Marion County grand jurors handed up additional indictments Tuesday, according to Prosecutor Jeff Freeman. Erin Marie Greathouse, 29, of 8620 Mountaineer Hwy, New Martinsville, WVa., is charged by the Grand Jury of Wetzel County in a two count felony indictment. 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. We have always believed that this type of effort is required to protect our communities. Copyright 2023 West Virginia MetroNews Network. The alleged offense is said to have occurred on or about December 30, 2019, in Wetzel County, WVa. Christopher Kocher, 45, of 69 Poplar Lane, Reader, WVa., is charged in an eight count felony indictment handed down by the Wetzel County Grand Jury. Timothy Lee . Kaufman, Jason Matthew, 29, of Eglon three counts of burglary, grand larceny. The offense is alleged to have occurred on or about November 4, 2019, in Wetzel County, WVa. Anyone with information on Adams whearabouts asked to contact the U.S. Addonis Moore, 27, of Detroit, Michigan The three charges are alleged to have occurred between August 1, 2019 and January 17, 2020, in Wetzel County, WVa. Tuesday, October 27, 2020 25 people indicted in drug trafficking operation that spanned several states MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA - Twenty-five people from four states are facing charges in a drug trafficking operation that dealt with methamphetamine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced. WESTON, W.Va. - The Lewis County grand jury has released indictments against 24 people in the July 2020 term of court. This is the third major indictment announced in just the last few weeks here in the Northern District of West Virginia. Count four of the indictment accuses Diehl of the misdemeanor offense of Domestic Battery also alleged to have occurred on April 5. Skilor Perdue, 27, of Morgantown, pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting the distribution of heroin, and Suzanne Adiyeh, 39, of Morgantown, pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting maintaining drug-involved premises. One individual may get arrested, but we find the very next day or shortly thereafter theres information that another person has taken up business for that individual, Bernard said. Cloudy skies. 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. 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. The felony offense is alleged to have occurred near the intersection of West Virginia State Routes 2 and 7 in Wetzel County. A surveillance video captured an image of the person of interest. Call 1-855-WVA-FEDS or Email wvafeds@usdoj.gov if you have information about public corruption in your community. Cramer, Paul Timothy, 26, of Terra Alta nine counts of third-degree sexual assault, nine counts of sexual abuse. The 25 were named in a 56-count indictment handed down by a federal grand jury sitting in Elkins on October 20, 2020 on charges involving a drug distribution operation spanning California, Texas, and West Virginia. 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 You. Bennett, David Allen, 48, of Tunnelton possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance (meth). Jeffrey Howard, 23, of Houston, Texas Roderick Bradley, 30, of Houston, Texas The crime is alleged to have occurred on or about April 5, 2020. 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. 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. Subscribe Now or sign in to read the rest of this content. WILLIAMSON A Mingo County grand jury recently handed up 47 felony indictments in Mingo County Circuit Court. Coen is accused of alleged sexual crimes against a minor female less than 16 years of age. Sabrina Burton, 24, of Morgantown, West Virginia MORGANTOWN, W.Va. Eleven people, mostly from the Detroit, Michigan area are facing federal indictments alleging they transported large quantities of cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine into the Morgantown area. All three charges are alleged to have occurred on or about January 22, 2020, in Wetzel County, WVa. Although the drug rings are said to be based in Baltimore, the indictment included individuals from Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, all charged in relation to the sale of narcotics in Hampshire and Mineral counties. Indicated, according to Freeman, were: Brandon Bird, 38, Rivesville, attempted first-degree murder, malicious assault. A press conference was held at the Monongalia County Sheriffs Department today as U.S. Attorney Bill Powell made the announcement about the arrests. Call 1-855-WVA-FEDS or Email wvafeds@usdoj.gov if you have information about public corruption in your community. USAO Monitor Selection for Corporate Criminal Enforcement. The Preston County Grand Jury issued nearly 40 indictments Tuesday. Derrick Hamlet, 27, of Morgantown West Virginia. 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. They are: Anthony Allen, 34, of Rosenberg, Texas Updated: February 25, 2023 @ 7:16 am Instead these suspects prayed on our community, acting like salesmen, selling just about every illegal drug imaginable, he said. Much of the fentanyl being sold by the organizations had high levels of purity and had a purple tint to distinguish it from drugs sold by competitors. The following people were arrested after a series of controlled drug buys in Monongalia County: Craig Stimson Among the people indicted is Craig Stimson, 41, of Buckhannon. Wilson, William Matthew, 33, of Morgantown third-offense shoplifting. 2. Proposed rates from West Virginia American Water could mean more expensive water bills. Count three charges him with Domestic Battery a misdemeanor and count four Domestic Assault a misdemeanor. These individuals sold drugs for profit without any regard for the devastation caused in our local community and to its families, the FBI Pittsburg special agent in charge, Michael Christman said. 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. What is the Project Safe Neighborhood initiative? Kelsey McClung, 27, of Westover, West Virginia Indictments are required to prosecute felonies, but are not proof of guilt by the accused.. Copyright Wetzel Chronicle | https://www.wetzelchronicle.com | 1100 Third Street, New Martinsville, WV 26155 | 304-455-3300, Grand Jury Indicts 28 Individuals In Wetzel County. Morgantown Chief of Police Eric Powell said the goal of these operations is to remove dangerous drugs and the poepl who sell them from the street, but also sends a message to people who might consider selling drugs and the public. The investigation has been ongoing for the past two years. 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. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. "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. #5, New Martinsville, WVa., is charged by the Grand Jury in a two count indictment with the felony offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine) With Intent To Deliver. Suzanne Adiyeh, 37, of Morgantown, West Virginia 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. In the second indictment, Sean Jarred Davis, age 31, also of Baltimore, is alleged to be the leader of a conspiracy to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl, as well as heroin, from February 2021 to January 2023. However, jurors determined deputies involved in the fatal shooting of . 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