U.S. Attorney Easley

Official account of former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina Michael Easley. This account is no longer active.

[U.S. Attorney Easley @USAttyEasley]

Doing justice isn’t a job, it’s a mission. We drove down violent crime, held the powerful accountable, and left the district safer than we found it. The work continues, following the facts without fear or favor. It’s been an honor to carry the torch.✌🏽- US Attorney Michael Easley

[U.S. Attorney Easley @USAttyEasley]

Rocky Mount has seen huge success, with homicides plummeting 67% since 2022. Grateful for the shout-out, but the officers, agents, and prosecutors made it happen! 🇺🇸@RockyMountPD⁩ ⁦@NashCountySO⁩ ⁦@EdgecombeCoSo⁩ ⁦@ATFCharlotte⁩ https://t.co/DNc3zqBnGa

[U.S. Attorney Easley @USAttyEasley]

“It has been the highest honor to serve as the top federal law enforcement official for Eastern North Carolina – a place I was born, raised, and am proud to call home,” Easley said.

[U.S. Attorney Easley @USAttyEasley]

Many thx to ⁦@StarNewsOnline⁩ highlighting our efforts to stop gun violence, dismantle drug traffickers, and fight financial fraud. ⁦@USAO_EDNC⁩ & our partners are focused on the mission, poised for success. 🇺🇸
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[U.S. Attorney Easley @USAttyEasley]

After over three years as the top federal law enforcement official in my district, today I announced my departure. Together we‘ve made North Carolina safer through real partnerships, strong casework, and commitment to the rule of law. https://t.co/rfsoEMkjUN

[U.S. Attorney Easley @USAttyEasley]

Homicides are down in Fayetteville. Our communities and law enforcement feel stronger, safer, and supported. Great results come from a team approach, where every stakeholder has a role to play: community, reentry, schools, law enforcement, and DAs.
- US Attorney Michael Easley

[U.S. Attorney Easley @USAttyEasley]

We are meeting the Fentanyl Crisis head on, hitting drug traffickers and cartels where it hurts. But also raising awareness to educate kids and communities of the dangers of counterfeit pills. Check out our documentary at https://t.co/m465cxmTtr

[U.S. Attorney Easley @USAttyEasley]

Yesterday we announced terrorism charges at against a Durham man accused of attempting to join ISIS. Our Joint Terrorism Task Force worked the case for months, around the clock to keep American safe. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years.
- US Attorney Michael Easley

[U.S. Attorney Easley @USAttyEasley]

By the third quarter or 2024, homicides were down in Wilmington by 27%. Strategic and targeted enforcement, like our Operation Golfer, took high ranking Blood gang members, machine guns, and over 50 firearms off the streets of the Cape Fear region. - Michael Easley, US Attorney

[U.S. Attorney Easley @USAttyEasley]

We’re hammering down on Gunrunners and Straw Purchasers who buy guns specifically to arm violent felons and criminal enterprises. We won’t let criminal gunrunners use our state to fuel violence here or across the country.
- Michael Easley, US Attorney

[U.S. Attorney Easley @USAttyEasley]

Local District Attorneys should feel supported by federal partners. Our Violent Crime Action Plan (VCAP) gives local law enforcement and DAs access to federal tools and grant support to keep violent crime at bay.
- Michael Easley, US Attorney

[U.S. Attorney Easley @USAttyEasley]

Announcing charges against duo accused of Sampson County quintuple murders.
“Any community, big or small, should know that their federal government works for them, and their federal law enforcement is there for them.”
- US Attorney Michael Easley

[U.S. Attorney Easley @USAttyEasley]

Our Violent Crime Action Plan (VCAP) helped drive down violent crime through strong law enforcement partners and community partners alike. ATF SAC Bennie Mims toured the gym with Mr. Brunson, where young people learn real strength comes from within.
Michael Easley, US Attorney

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40 years for drug trafficker linked to murder, dismemberment, & disposal of confidential informant @ATFCharlotte @GoldsboroPolice #organizedcrime https://t.co/XQzuAJJsIU

[U.S. Attorney Easley @USAttyEasley]

40 year prison sentence for a narcotics trafficker tied to the brutal murder of a confidential informant. @USAO_EDNC is home to one of the most aggressive counter-narcotics teams in the nation.
And we aren’t slowing down.
- Michael Easley, US Attorney

[U.S. Attorney Easley @USAttyEasley]

Dir. Dettlebach @ATFHQ departs this month. He helped drive down violent crime, shut down gangs and cartels, and keep machine guns off our street. When we needed agents for our violent crime task force, he came through. He made NC safer. - Michael Easley, US Attorney

[U.S. Attorney Easley @USAttyEasley]

Violent crime can only be addressed through close partnerships with local law enforcement and the community to address the most pressing public safety needs. Set priorities and follow through together.
- Michael Easley, US Attorney

[U.S. Attorney Easley @USAttyEasley]

Money talks. And we will follow every lead it gives us.  Cartels think they can dodge American jurisdiction while using our financial system to wash criminal proceeds. Our Illicit Finance Task Force will deal a hard blow to any network running dirty money through our state.

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U.S. Attorney Easley announces “Illicit Finance Task Force” to combat transnational money laundering @IRS_CI @USTreasury @HSI_Charlotte #iftf #easternnc #cryptocurrency https://t.co/UycMMiia4E

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Social media #fentanyl dealer & blood #gang member sentenced to 12 years in prison @raleighpolice @FBICharlotte https://t.co/jAb3fKYQGp

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Federal jury convicts high-level operative in #CravenCounty drug trafficking organization @cravencountync https://t.co/XWrVlQJPuh