The FBI on Wednesday raided the office of Virginia’s Democrat Senate President Pro Tempore L Louise Lucas in connection to a major corruption probe, Fox News reported.
Federal agents served multiple search warrants, approved by a federal judge, at Lucas’ office and the cannabis dispensary next door, Fox News’ Bill Melugin reported.
Lucas is a close ally of Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger.
It is unclear how the cannabis dispensary is connected to the probe.
Fox News reported that Lucas showed up on the scene as the FBI raided her office.
BREAKING: @FoxNews is on scene in Portsmouth, VA where the FBI is raiding the office of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L Louise Lucas, a Democrat and close ally of VA Governor Spanberger. Fed law enforcement sources tell FOX this is in connection to a major corruption… pic.twitter.com/khN5fwt1Le
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) May 6, 2026
Staffers were told to come outside as the FBI carried out boxes.
Lucas is reportedly associated with several cannabis dispensaries.
Federal officers raided the cannabis dispensary with their weapons drawn.
Three people from the cannabis dispensary were taken into custody.
At least 10 other locations are being looked at today.
More on this story from Fox News:
NOW: An FBI raid is unfolding at the office of Virginia Democratic State Sen. Louise Lucas — and it’s already drawing serious attention.
Multiple people on the scene are reportedly being taken into custody as agents move through the area.
The office sits near several cannabis… pic.twitter.com/WIcn9xrzOy
— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 6, 2026
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