Law enforcement, public servants, and community organizations honored by U.S. Attorney (DOJ)

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.