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OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF WEST VIRGINIA

Sharon L. Potter
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY


1125 Chapline Street, Federal Building, Suite 3000 ● Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 234-0100 ● Contact: Fawn E. Thomas, Public Affairs Specialist

 


March 23, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA ADVISORY

United States Attorney Sharon L. Potter has scheduled a press conference regarding the launch of “Operation Pill Broker”, a Northern District of West Virginia initiative aimed at investigating and prosecuting individuals involved in the illegal sale of prescription narcotics.

DATE: March 24, 2009

TIME: 11:00 a.m.

LOCATION: United States Attorney’s Office
1125 Chapline Street
Wheeling, WV 26003

USA Potter will be joined by Resident Agent in Charge Dennis Bolum of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Ohio County Sheriff Patrick Butler and Wheeling Police Chief Kevin Gessler, Sr., representing the Ohio Valley Drug & Violent Crime Task Force, and Lt. D.R. Howell of the West Virginia State Police-Bureau of Criminal Investigations.

Note: Please bring press credentials or government identification for entrance into the Federal building.

Confirmation of Attendance please contact: Chris Zumpetta-Parr at 304/234-0100.