Former US Attorney Mike Stuart

Official account of Mike Stuart, Former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia. This account is no longer updated.

[Former US Attorney Mike Stuart @USAttyStuart]

Last day. What’s next? Office of the Former US Attorney? Private sector? I can’t say while still USA. I can say I crushed records fighting crime as the top federal law enforcement official in the SDWV. Now it’s time to crush records building WV’s economy. See @MikeStuartWV.

[Former US Attorney Mike Stuart @USAttyStuart]

Don’t believe anyone who tells you this isn’t the greatest nation in the history of mankind. Only in America could the son and grandson of coal miners, without power and privilege or status, become a United States Attorney. This IS a great and blessed country.

[Former US Attorney Mike Stuart @USAttyStuart]

I don’t think you have to be a politician to help people. Whatever direction I go in, I’ll help people. EXCITED to announce my next “chapter.” TIME TO BUILD THE WV ECONOMY and move my tweets to @MikeStuartWV. Follow me as we take this journey together. https://t.co/5MaGXqdVlE

[Former US Attorney Mike Stuart @USAttyStuart]

Powerful and emotional day. A great day for people of WV. Big takedown, big indictments, & then the terminable part of closing out my service.

I have a lot to say but if you want to see it on Twitter, you’ll soon have to follow me at @MikeStuartWV.

Lots to say. Gonna be fun.

[Former US Attorney Mike Stuart @USAttyStuart]

Out with a bang. Presser announced takedowns including DTO tied to Bloods and Gangster Disciples, seizure of drugs and nearly $400k, 45 firearms and submachine gun. People of WV far safer tonight. We will never stop fighting for good people of WV. https://t.co/Doc4kFUINH

[Former US Attorney Mike Stuart @USAttyStuart]

It’s been a very busy week. PRESS CONFERENCE tomorrow, 10 am, RCB Federal Courthouse, Charleston. A fitting way to end an uber busy term as US Attorney.

[Former US Attorney Mike Stuart @USAttyStuart]

Continued focus on Detroit. There must be empty streets in Detroit from our years of work. Throughout my tenure as U.S. Attorney, my team has worked in close partnership with law enforcement to get poison peddlers off our streets. We’ve made a difference. https://t.co/6bjb3Ygsgh

[Former US Attorney Mike Stuart @USAttyStuart]

I soon leave the role of US Attorney but I’ll take the burden of US Attorney with me. I carry (always will) in my pocket the pictures of the beautiful faces lost to addiction/overdose. They haunt me in the silence of the dark of night. God bless the victims and their families.

[Former US Attorney Mike Stuart @USAttyStuart]

Another Detroit drug dealer busted! Detroit drug dealers are likely celebrating my soon departure but my team and my law enforcement partners will keep “arresting & prosecuting” every dealer for their egregious assaults on our families and communities. https://t.co/NTZmB7giJT

[Former US Attorney Mike Stuart @USAttyStuart]

As a young boy raised in WV’s coalfields, being a US Attorney was impossible. Dare to dream big enough and every dream is in reach. Every young girl and boy can achieve any dream and be anything. We must mentor, encourage and inspire every young person to realize every dream.

[Former US Attorney Mike Stuart @USAttyStuart]

FOURTH felony conviction. If 3’s a charm, what’s 4? Lowers, 39, of New York, was sentenced this time to 15 years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of ammunition. Great work by CPD, ATF and my team. https://t.co/jTlVPYI0Y7

[Former US Attorney Mike Stuart @USAttyStuart]

At the request of the President, I offered my resignation effective as of February 28. My letter to the President is embedded in the news story attached. Proud of my team and all law enforcement for their selfless service each day. It’s been my honor! https://t.co/bETsk2ukk2

[Former US Attorney Mike Stuart @USAttyStuart]

I am proud of the efforts of my team. During last 2 fiscal years, we brought in more than $32 million-- $18.4 million more than our operating budget. In the private sector that’s called ‘remarkably profitable.’ “Money” ISN’T our motivation. “Justice” IS. https://t.co/TVXEPhivAm

[Former US Attorney Mike Stuart @USAttyStuart]

Weathington was dealing meth, fentanyl and cocaine in Charleston. Formerly of Detroit, he received a 188 month sentence and 10 years supervised release. https://t.co/SoyrJfMgUY

[Former US Attorney Mike Stuart @USAttyStuart]

Gillespie and his co-conspirators committed a string of armed home invasions, wreaking havoc in multiple states for months. I commend the work of the investigative agencies and my team that got this violent crew off our streets. https://t.co/KmErwby0xW

[Former US Attorney Mike Stuart @USAttyStuart]

Julie Wheeler faked her death to avoid her judgment day with the court. Found hiding in a closet, she was also hiding from justice. The scheme put lives at risk & wasted valuable resources. By conspiring to avoid her sentence, she only made matters worse. https://t.co/WtIs9yMnzw

[Former US Attorney Mike Stuart @USAttyStuart]

My prayers and deepest condolences to the families of the slain FBI agents in FL today. TRAGIC! My heart goes out to the families & the FBI at this terrible time. There is no “ordinary” day for our brave protectors. Every day is filled with risk/danger. God bless these heroes.

[Former US Attorney Mike Stuart @USAttyStuart]

BREAKING- 210 month (17.5 year) sentence for cop-shooter Bryan Ogle, for being a felon in possession who shot a Charleston PD officer in 2018. He is the very reason felons shouldn’t possess a firearm. Justice delivered.

[Former US Attorney Mike Stuart @USAttyStuart]

So many scams! I received a call alleging my social security number “has been compromised” and I need to call a certain number. The Social Security Admin, the IRS and other government agencies will NEVER call you. Never help a fraudster! If you’re unsure, don’t share any info!

[Former US Attorney Mike Stuart @USAttyStuart]

Great job by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department and the West Virginia State Police in conducing a traffic stop and interdicting the heroin and meth Thompson had in his possession. https://t.co/awRHEi9wFY