GrimyTimes has documented 84 federal criminal cases in West Virginia. Below is a comprehensive breakdown by crime type and recent notable cases.
Last updated: March 30, 2026
Crime Type Breakdown
| Crime Type | Cases | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 62 | 73.8% |
| Fraud & Financial Crimes | 7 | 8.3% |
| Drug Trafficking | 3 | 3.6% |
| White Collar Crime | 1 | 1.2% |
| Weapons | 1 | 1.2% |
| Organized Crime | 1 | 1.2% |
Recent Federal Cases in West Virginia
- Matthew Harvey, Elder Financial Exploitation, West Virginia 2023 (2026-03-26)
- Paul Harris, Lawyer Defrauding Clients, West Virginia 2026 (2026-03-25)
- Andre Jenkins, Fentanyl Trafficking, West Virginia 2025 (2026-03-25)
- Wilmar Aristo Pablos-Miguel, Visa Fraud Scheme, West Virginia 2026 (2026-03-25)
- Fed Building Vandal (2026-03-25)
- Crystal Renee Severson, Stealing Licensing Fees, Gauley Bridge WV, … (2026-03-20)
- David Reyes Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking, WV, 2024 (2024-06-15)
- West Virginia’s Crime Surge in 2023: A State of Alarm (2023-07-01)
- Nitesh Ratnakar, Tax Evasion, West Virginia, 2023 (2023-06-15)
- Nitesh Ratnakar, Tax Fraud Scheme, Wheeling WV, 2023 (2023-06-15)
- West Virginia 2021: Crime Rates Amidst Pandemic and Economic Strain (2021-07-01)
- West Virginia 2020 Crime Wave: Violent Crimes Surge (2020-07-01)
- West Virginia 2019 Crime Wave: Violent Crime on the Rise (2019-07-01)
- West Virginia 2018: Crime Rate Drops as Opioid Epidemic Grips State (2018-07-01)
- Crime Plagues West Virginia in 2017 (2017-07-01)
Federal Law Enforcement in West Virginia
Federal criminal cases in West Virginia are prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and investigated by agencies including the FBI, DEA, ATF, IRS Criminal Investigation, and the U.S. Marshals Service. Cases documented here represent publicly reported federal prosecutions from Department of Justice press releases and federal court records.
FEDERAL CASES