Major Law Enforcement Operation Dismantles Two Multi-State Drug Trafficking Networks

A significant joint law enforcement effort, operating under the Homeland Security Task Force initiative, has successfully disrupted two extensive drug trafficking organizations responsible for distributing large quantities of cocaine and cocaine base across Maryland and West Virginia. The operation, detailed in a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia, has resulted in the charging of nineteen individuals.

The coordinated takedown targeted organizations that had been actively supplying illicit substances in Berkeley and Jefferson Counties, West Virginia, for approximately two years. The investigation revealed that one of the dismantled operations was led by Rohan Broadie, also known as Glama G, Aneteneh Zewde Terfe, and Marvin A. Taaff, with ties to the Baltimore and Greenbelt, Maryland areas. This group allegedly utilized multiple residences for drug storage and distribution. Evidence suggests the group possessed firearms to facilitate their trafficking activities and managed substantial sums of cash derived from illegal drug sales. Notably, Omari Obeng Stewart, identified as O, is accused of regularly traveling between Maryland and West Virginia to supply, coordinate, and distribute cocaine and cocaine base throughout the region. Indictments in this case detail a drug conspiracy involving over five kilograms of cocaine and 28 grams of cocaine base.

The second organization brought down by this initiative was led by brothers Jorfory and Joroy Twyman, residents of Ranson, West Virginia. This group is accused of distributing over 500 grams of cocaine and quantities of cocaine base within Jefferson County and surrounding areas. During the course of the investigation, law enforcement executed searches on numerous residences and storage units, leading to the seizure of tens of thousands of dollars, significant quantities of cocaine, and various luxury items believed to be purchased with drug proceeds. The FBI and Homeland Security Investigations, along with numerous other local, state, and federal partners, contributed to the extensive investigative work that led to these arrests.

The individuals charged in these cases include Omari Obeng Stewart, 46, of Greenbelt, Maryland; Rohan Lamante Broadie, 53, an illegal alien from Jamaica; Aneteneh Zewde Terfe, 45, of Baltimore, Maryland; Christopher Wallace Jones Jr., 38, of Capitol Heights, Maryland; Marvin A. Taaff, 39, an illegal alien from Jamaica; LeeAnn Lopez, 33, of Greenbelt, Maryland; Gavin Anthony Johnson, 23, of New Carrollton, Maryland; Dante McFalls, 37, of Martinsburg, West Virginia; Juan Vashaun Payne, also known as Big Guy, 51, of Martinsburg, West Virginia; Christopher Pasco, 57, of Inwood, West Virginia; Jorfory Twyman, also known as Foy, 47, of Ranson, West Virginia; Joroy Twyman, also known as Roy, 47, of Ranson, West Virginia; Jennifer Woodsmall, 48, of Summerville, South Carolina; and Chaz Plauche, 31, of Charles Town, West Virginia. Six defendants remain at large: Omo-Karo Cooper, Tabatha McFalls, Juan Payne, Christopher Pasco, and an unnamed fugitive. Marvin Taaff was already in custody prior to these arrests. This operation highlights the critical role of interagency collaboration in combating drug trafficking and underscores the commitment of law enforcement to enhancing public safety in the affected communities. The charges against these individuals are allegations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of West Virginia.

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