Drug Trafficking Leader Sentenced: Impact on Ranson and Charles Town
Maryland man sentenced for drug trafficking in Eastern Panhandle
The Morgan Messenger | Tuesday, May 27, 2025
By Staff
Juan Manuel De La Rosa-Tejeda, a Hagerstown resident known as “Little Papi,” was sentenced to 121 months in federal prison for leading a major drug trafficking conspiracy in the Eastern Panhandle, distributing cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl. His operations utilized a Hagerstown business and extended into Berkeley County, impacting local communities such as Ranson and Charles Town. Federal agencies including the FBI and DEA coordinated the investigation, culminating in the seizure of cash and drugs. This case underscores the ongoing challenges of drug trafficking and its effects on surrounding areas, as reported by The Morgan Messenger.