Martinsburg and Harpers Ferry Residents Convicted in Drug Case
Two found guilty of drug trafficking operation
The Journal | Thursday, February 6, 2025
By Tom Markland
Two locals, Lance Wade Cole, Jr. from Martinsburg and Damian Costello from Harpers Ferry, were found guilty in a Baltimore-based drug trafficking operation that impacted the Eastern Panhandle. Their convictions come as part of a larger investigation that involved 80 defendants and uncovered 10 kilograms of illicit drugs and substantial assets. This case, published by The Journal, highlights ongoing community issues with drug distribution affecting residents in towns like Harpers Ferry and Martinsburg, where other defendants are still awaiting sentencing and justice continues to unfold.