Two Fluvanna men charged in connection with a property theft ring may be facing federal charges.

The wife of a man who police said might have been involved in a Central Virginia property theft ring will face a bench trial Oct. 31.

Two Fluvanna County men whose home was raided by police in April will have their case heard by a grand jury next week.

The Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office is trying to find a man wanted on numerous felony drug charges.

A yearlong criminal investigation in Fluvanna and Louisa counties resulted in raids early Wednesday that landed four people in federal court on wire fraud charges.
Authorities executed search warrants starting before sunrise at three homes in Fluvanna and two houses in Louisa, Fluvanna Sheriff Ryant L. Washington said.
“Property was seized, as well as narcotics and cash,” Washington said. “Individuals were arrested based on the investigation around the narcotics and property crimes.”
The suspects were charged under a multi-count indictment, which was not immediately available.

PALMYRA — More charges are pending against two Fluvanna men reportedly connected to about 50 burglaries in at least eight counties, officials said Monday.
In the meantime, Mark Wayne Shifflett and Ronald Lee Morris will remain in the Central Virginia Regional Jail on felony charges of possession of cocaine and unlawfully possessing a firearm after being convicted of a felony. Both men were denied bond Monday morning in Fluvanna County General District Court.
“Many, many charges will be forthcoming,” said Stephanie Commander, Shifflett’s appointed attorney.