Daniel Lee Wade Jr., Assaulting a Federal Officer, Virginia 2021

ABINGDON, Va. – In a shocking turn of events, Daniel Lee Wade Jr., 35, pleaded guilty and was sentenced today for assaulting an officer at the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail in Abingdon, Virginia.

The assault occurred on April 4, 2021, just three days after Wade was sentenced to a four-year sentence in federal court for possessing a weapon in a federal prison.

According to sources, Wade forcibly assaulted and resisted an officer of the United States Government while in custody. Fortunately, the officer did not require any medical treatment.

Wade’s actions have resulted in significant consequences. He was sentenced to an additional six-month term of imprisonment to be served consecutively to his prior sentences.

Acting U.S. Attorney Daniel P. Bubar of the Western District of Virginia made the announcement, underscoring the seriousness of the offense.

The case was investigated by the U.S. Marshals Service, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Randy Ramseyer prosecuted the case.

The incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks and dangers faced by law enforcement officers every day.

In mandatory facts, the defendant’s full name is Daniel Lee Wade Jr., the exact criminal charges are one count of forcibly assaulting and resisting an officer of the United States Government, the city and state are Abingdon, Virginia, the exact date is April 4, 2021, and the sentence is an additional six-month term of imprisonment to be served consecutively to his prior sentences.

The case highlights the importance of accountability and the need for law enforcement to be protected while carrying out their duties.

The community is left to wonder what could have been done to prevent such an incident and how to ensure the safety of law enforcement officers in the future.

As the situation unfolds, our thoughts are with the officer who was assaulted and the community that is affected by this incident.

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