Major Sentencing in Drug Trafficking Case Affects Local Communities
Seven more people have been sentenced for their roles in a drug trafficking organization that spanned from Baltimore to the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia
The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Seven defendants have been sentenced for involvement in a major drug trafficking organization linking Baltimore to local areas like Charles Town and Harpers Ferry. The case, stemming from a January 2024 indictment, involves charges related to the distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamine. Sentences included prison time for three individuals and probation for two, while two others received time served. As part of a broader crackdown, 80 out of 82 defendants are now convicted, with one remaining a fugitive. This crackdown highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and its impact on communities in the Eastern Panhandle, as covered by The Panhandle News Network.