U.S. Attorney William S. Thompson

#ICYMI: "Focus on Training: Addressing the Opioid Epidemic" - The strain of the opioid crisis on law enforcement, medical personnel, communities and schools, and social services requires a comprehensive approach to training. To read this article, go to: ow.ly/I3JP50JvYgw

#DYK The two most prevalent holiday scams are non-delivery & non-payment crimes. According to the Internet Crime Complaint Center's 2021 report, non-payment or non-delivery scams cost people more than $337 mil. Credit card fraud accounted for another $173 mil. in losses.

Leader of Oath Keepers and Oath Keepers Member Found Guilty of Seditious Conspiracy and Other Charges Related to U.S. Capitol Breach justice.gov/opa/pr/leader-…

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Alaska has unsealed a 13-count indictment charging Zobaidul Amin, 24, for his role in operating a child exploitation enterprise following his arrest in Kuala Lumpur by Malaysian authorities. @FBIAnchorage justice.gov/usao-ak/pr/ban…

Acting Director Allison Randall of the Office on Violence Against Women delivers virtual remarks at 2022 National Conference on Domestic Violence @NCADV today. Read here: justice.gov/opa/speech/act…

📅✏️Mark your calendars! The application for the #FBI Honors Internship Program opens tomorrow, August 29th. Don't miss out on this opportunity to intern with the #FBI for 10 weeks in the Summer of 2023. fbijobs.gov/students-and-i…

AG Garland speaks on the events in Buffalo during an event at the American Law Institute.

Attorney General Garland Reflects on #PoliceWeek

Justice Department Announces Enforcement Action Charging 12 Medical Professionals with Opioid Distribution Offenses Appalachian Regional Prescription Opioid (ARPO) Strike Force Combats Unlawful Prescribing Amidst Continuing Opioid Epidemic justice.gov/opa/pr/justice…

.@USAttyThompson of @SDWVnews among the participants at @TheJusticeDept announcement.

.@USAttyThompson and @SDWVNews welcome Assistant United States Attorney Owen Reynolds! Senior U.S. District Judge John T. Copenhaver, Jr. administered his oath of office Monday. A Huntington native, Owen previously served as a Cabell County assistant prosecuting attorney.

On #DenimDay👖and every day, @USAttyThompson and @SDWVNews stand with survivors. There is no excuse for sexual violence. Blaming and shaming victims must stop. Including online: learn more about Building Safe Online Spaces Together at nsvrc.org/saam #SAAM2022

The @SDWVnews is honored to sponsor the 20th Annual Operation Reach Out as part of National Crime Victims' Rights Week (April 24-30). The opening ceremony is 10am tomorrow (Tuesday) at the #WV Capitol (indoor location). More: go.usa.gov/xu8uM #NCVRW2022

We must remain vigilant to safeguard our infrastructure. @USAttyThompson stopped by the @WVStatePolice Academy campus this week to thank participants of a multi-day training course on critical infrastructure protection.

Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of WV is grateful for the service and sacrifices of our law enforcement partners. Thank you for all you do to keep our communities safe today and every day. #LEAD2022