United States Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh Steps Down

USAO Press Release on December 20, 2024

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Christopher R. Kavanaugh announced today that he will step down as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia, resigning from the Department of Justice, effective Friday, December 20, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. after serving more than three years in office…

Norfolk man sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for trafficking guns and drugs

USAO Press Release on December 16, 2024

NORFOLK, Va. – A Norfolk man was sentenced on Dec. 13 to 10 years and 11 months in prison for distribution of Para-fluorofentanyl and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime…