Will Thompson, Drug Trafficking, West Virginia 2022

A major milestone has been reached in the battle against organized crime in West Virginia. United States Attorney Will Thompson, along with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), will hold a press conference on Monday, October 3, 2022, to announce the final sentencing for the key defendants in a successful drug trafficking organization (DTO) prosecution.

The sentencing marks the culmination of a lengthy investigation into a DTO that was operating in the state. The organization was responsible for distributing large quantities of illegal substances across West Virginia, causing significant harm to the community.

According to the indictment, the DTO was involved in the distribution of illegal narcotics. The indictment charges Will Thompson with various federal counts related to the DTO’s activities.

The Robert C. Byrd United States Courthouse in Charleston, West Virginia, will host the press conference at 3:30 p.m. on October 3, 2022. The courthouse is located at 300 Virginia St. East, Charleston, WV 25301.

During the press conference, Attorney Thompson and other law enforcement officials will provide an update on the sentencing of the key defendants. The public is invited to attend and learn more about the DTO’s activities and the efforts of law enforcement to combat organized crime in West Virginia.

With the sentencing of the key defendants, the community can take solace in the knowledge that those responsible for the harm caused by the DTO have been held accountable. The efforts of law enforcement and the judiciary have resulted in a significant blow to organized crime in the state.

The success of this prosecution serves as a reminder of the importance of continued cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the community in the fight against crime. As the investigation and prosecution of the DTO continue, the public can expect to see more defendants brought to justice.

For more information, visit the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia website.

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