Local Trio Pleads Guilty in Major Drug Operation
Three admit to roles in drug trafficking organization
The Journal | Wednesday, June 4, 2025
By Staff
In a recent development covered by The Journal, three individuals, including Juan Carlos Suarez-Lugo and Alexis Alvarado from Martinsburg and Ranson respectively, have pleaded guilty to their roles in a drug trafficking operation in the local area, working to distribute significant amounts of cocaine. Mauricio Antonio Alvarado-Flores, an El Salvadoran citizen, also admitted to similar charges and illegal reentry. These cases underscore the ongoing challenges faced in Berkeley and Jefferson Counties regarding drug-related crime, with each defendant facing substantial prison terms linked to their activities.
