This is an official press release from the U.S. Department of Justice (USAO - West Virginia, Northern), published as received.
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA —U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey honored law enforcement partners, public servants, and community organizations for their outstanding contributions and collaboration in advancing the Department of Justice’s mission.
“The people of the Northern District of West Virginia are safer because of the phenomenal work of our recipients. These partnerships are invaluable and deserve recognition. We are grateful for their collaboration and service,” said U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey.
Those recognized in Wheeling were:
Exceptional White-Collar Investigation
Special Agent Michael Torbic, Federal Bureau of Investigation, for his work on US v. Jeffrey Morris and US v. Paul Harris
Special Achievement in Controlled Substances Investigation
Diversion Investigators Christopher E. Skaggs and Jeffrey E. Hamilton, Drug Enforcement Administration, for their work on the civil settlement with WV United Health Systems, Inc. DBA West Virginia University Health System
Meritorious Assistance in Federal Justice
Assistant Director-Integrity Section Andy Osbourne, WorkForce West Virginia
Exceptional Contribution to the Northern District of WV
Special Agent Thomas Atherton, NASA-OIG, PRAC
Distinguished Service Award
Special Agent Heather Kozik, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Community Impact Partnership Award
YWCA Wheeling
Department of Justice Partnership Award
Ohio County Prosecutor Shawn Turak
All were honored in a ceremony at the Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
