Martinsburg Man Linked to Drug Trafficking in Local Towns
Mexican national admits to drug trafficking operation role in the Eastern Panhandle
The Journal | Thursday, April 10, 2025
Jose Alberto Camarena Rocha, a 31-year-old from Mexico, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges involving heroin and illegal reentry, connecting him to a drug organization distributing substances in towns like Berkeley and Ranson. Utilizing ties to the Sinaloa Drug Cartel, Rocha facilitated the sale of heroin, cocaine, and fentanyl, impacting local communities. Prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Lara Omps-Botteicher, the case is part of the broader Operation Take Back America initiative aimed at combating illegal drug activities and organized crime, highlighting the collaborative efforts of numerous law enforcement agencies across different regions.
