FBI Executes Search Warrants at Office of Virginia State Senator L. Louise Lucas

Wed, 06 May 2026 19:46:00 +0200

On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, federal agents from the FBI executed court-authorized search warrants at the Portsmouth, Virginia, office of Democratic state Senator L. Louise Lucas. This action is part of an ongoing federal investigation involving allegations of corruption and illegal marijuana sales. Simultaneously, federal agents also conducted a search of a cannabis dispensary that is believed to be associated with the state senator. Senator Lucas, a prominent and influential figure within Virginia politics, reportedly arrived at her office while the search was in progress, telling reporters on the scene that she was unaware of the reasons behind the federal activity at her workplace. The investigation follows prior scrutiny involving a cannabis business co-owned by Lucas in Portsmouth, which had previously been investigated over allegations regarding product labeling and compliance with state THC limit regulations. This development adds a significant layer of political pressure on Virg