Official account of Dena King, former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. This account is no longer active.

Joined December 2021
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Being U.S. Attorney is an incredible job. It’s been an honor and a privilege to have served in this role and I will always be incredibly thankful for the opportunity.
United States Attorney Dena J. King announces departure after serving as chief law enforcement officer in the Western District of North Carolina. justice.gov/usao-wdnc/pr/uni…
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U.S. Attorney Dena King retweeted
Charlotte man sentenced to prison for possession of child sexual abuse material. #ProjectSafeChildhood w/ @FBICharlotte @CMPD justice.gov/usao-wdnc/pr/cha…
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A postal employee and her co-conspirator were sentenced to federal prison after engaging in a scheme involving stolen checks worth over $24 million.
U.S. Postal employee & co-conspirator receive prison time for stolen check #scheme. w/ @IRS_CI @USPIS_CLT @OIGUSPS @CMPD justice.gov/usao-wdnc/pr/us-…
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U.S. Attorney Dena King retweeted
Machinegun Conversion Devices (MCDs) are illegal and the consequences of selling or possessing one can be serious. They are a threat to the community and ATF is committed to keeping them off our streets. With @USAO_WDNC. justice.gov/usao-wdnc/pr/cha…
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Be careful what you ask for. This defendant advertised Glock switches for sale on social media by saying “Go fed or go home.”  Well, now he’s gone fed…to federal prison.
#Charlotte man is sentenced to prison for illegal possession of a firearm and transfer of a machinegun. w/ @ATFCharlotte justice.gov/usao-wdnc/pr/cha…
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This fentanyl distributor was sentenced to federal prison for selling fentanyl from his home for years. We will continue pursuing those distributing these dangerous drugs in our communities.
Catawba Co. fentanyl distributor is sentenced to 7 years in federal prison. w/ @ATFCharlotte @CATCO100 @maidenpolicedep justice.gov/usao-wdnc/pr/fen…
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The defendant used the stolen money to fund his lavish lifestyle. Now he’s been sentenced to 40 months in prison followed by supervised release for this fraud.
Bookkeeper is sentenced to prison for stealing more than $1.6M from two small businesses . w/ @SecretService @IredellSheriff justice.gov/usao-wdnc/pr/boo…
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Stealing money from elderly individuals is a despicable crime. This sentence sends a clear message that fraudsters who target and exploit older adults for financial gain will be brought to justice.
Jamaican citizen sentenced to prison in connection with lottery #scheme. justice.gov/usao-wdnc/pr/jam…
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Two armed carjackings in 11 days. The defendant shot and seriously injured one of the victims. We will continue to prioritize violent crime.
Charlotte man is sentenced to 14 years in prison for two armed carjackings. w/ @ATFCharlotte @CMPD justice.gov/usao-wdnc/pr/cha…
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U.S. Attorney Dena King retweeted
After a joint investigation with the #FBI, @CMPD & @GPDNC two Honduran nationals were indicted for unlawful possession of a firearm by an alien. justice.gov/usao-wdnc/pr/two…
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U.S. Attorney Dena King retweeted
Two Honduran nationals indicted for unlawful possession of a firearm by an alien. w/ @FBICharlotte @cmpd @GPDNC justice.gov/usao-wdnc/pr/two…
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"Everyone can be great because everybody can serve."-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Such an honor to be the keynote speaker at the Union County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Prayer Breakfast. As we continue to honor his legacy everyday, may we be reminded of his words, “the time is always right, to do what is right.”
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U.S. Attorney Dena King retweeted
Thank you for your service, Mr. Attorney General!
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Federal prosecutors put the “brakes” on this Charlotte car theft criminal ring. After stealing 100 high-end vehicles nationwide the next stop for these four defendants is federal prison. Thanks @HSI_Charlotte @FBICharlotte @CMPD for this team effort!
Four members of Charlotte-based multi-million dollar auto theft ring are sentenced to prison. w/ @HSI_Charlotte @FBICharlotte @CMPD justice.gov/usao-wdnc/pr/fou…
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Today we joined the State of North Carolina in filing a False Claims Act complaint against a durable medical equipment supplier.
The United States and the State of North Carolina file False Claims Act complaint against durable medical equipment supplier. w/ @NCAGO @FBICharlotte @OIGatHHS justice.gov/usao-wdnc/pr/uni…
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Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Victims of human trafficking are often hidden in plain sight. Know what it is. Know the signs. Know how to help. HumanTraffickingHotline.org #WearBlueDay
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Our first trial of this year resulted in a guilty verdict by the jury of a violent armed bank robber.
Charlotte jury convicts armed bank robber. w/ @FBICharlotte @CMPD justice.gov/usao-wdnc/pr/cha…
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U.S. Attorney Dena King retweeted
Indiana woman pleads guilty to wire #fraud for embezzling nearly $1.2M from her employer. w/ @FBICharlotte justice.gov/usao-wdnc/pr/ind…
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