Local Prosecutors Honored for Dismantling Drug Trafficking in the Panhandle
United States Attorney’s Office and Task Force Honored for Dismantling Violent Criminal Enterprise
West Virginia Record | Tuesday, April 8, 2025
The Washington-Baltimore HIDTA has recognized two Assistant U.S. Attorneys from the Northern District of West Virginia and members of the Eastern Panhandle Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force for their successful investigation that dismantled a significant drug trafficking operation affecting areas including Charles Town and Ranson. The operations led to the indictment of 82 co-conspirators and the seizure of various drugs and cash. Acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard praised the task force's efforts in combating the distribution of harmful substances throughout the region, underscoring the collaboration among local law enforcement agencies. This initiative exemplifies the ongoing fight against the opioid crisis that has impacted communities in the panhandle, as reported by the West Virginia Record.