Federal Jury Convicts Maryland Man for Drug Trafficking

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – A Hagerstown, Maryland man was convicted today by a jury on federal drug trafficking charges, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.

Darryl Donnell Moore, also known as “Boss” and “Boss Hog,” 36, was found guilty of five felony counts involving the distribution of fentanyl and crack cocaine.

The jury considered testimony regarding how Moore conspired with his co-defendant, Stephanie Guessford, to cause the distribution of illicit substances in Berkeley County, West Virginia, and elsewhere. As part of the investigation, agents searched a storage unit and motel room connected to the drug operation and seized crack cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl capsules, suboxone, and other controlled substances.

“The sale of illicit fentanyl has caused tremendous pain and suffering in the Eastern Panhandle and it’s critical that we hold those who sell it accountable,” said U.S. Attorney Ihlenfeld. “Thanks to the excellent work of law enforcement officers and federal prosecutors, the community won’t have to worry about Mr. Moore for a long time to come.”

Guessford, 29, of Williamsport, Maryland, previously pled guilty to the distribution of fentanyl and was sentenced to 36 months in federal prison in December 2023.  

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Lara Omps-Botteicher and Kyle Kane prosecuted the case on behalf of the government.

The Eastern Panhandle Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative; West Virginia State Police; and the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office investigated.

U.S. District Court Judge Gina M. Groh presided.