Will Adrian Samuels, a 48-year-old resident of Jefferson, Texas, pleaded guilty to destruction of government property in federal court in Bluefield, West Virginia. The charge stems from an incident on November 19, 2023, when Samuels threw objects at two glass exterior doors at the front of the Elizabeth Kee Federal Building in Bluefield. The damage caused by his actions exceeded $1,000.
Samuels is scheduled for sentencing on December 8, 2025. He faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, up to three years of supervised release, and a fine that could reach $250,000.
"Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston made the announcement and commended the investigative work of the United States Marshals Service (USMS) and the assistance provided by the Mercer County Sheriff's Office and the Wytheville, Virginia, Police Department."
Senior United States District Judge David A. Faber presided over the hearing. Assistant United States Attorney D. Keith Randolph is handling prosecution.
Further information about this case can be found on PACER by searching for Case No. 1:24-cr-195.
