Cocaine Dealer NH Fugitive Of The Week

CONCORD, NH — New Hampshire's Fugitive of the Week a convicted cocaine dealer with a distinctive chest tattoo, authorities said. Michael Mendoza, 34, is wanted for a parole violation, according to the New Hampshire Fugitive Task Force.

"MENDOZA is believed to be in the Strafford County area, where he was last known to reside," Deputy U.S. Marshal Jeffrey White said in a statement.

Mendoza, who was born in Florida, also goes by "Miami." He is 5 feet 9 inches and 160 pounds. He has been wanted since June.

Anyone with information on Mendoza's whereabouts is asked to contact the New Hampshire Fugitive Task Force at 603-225-1632 or 1-877-WANTED-2. Citizens can also submit anonymous tips online.

The New Hampshire Fugitive of the Week program is a collaboration between U.S. Marshals, state police agencies and local media.

"The Fugitive of the Week program ... continues to be a great tool for law enforcement here in New Hampshire," U.S. Marshal David Cargill said in a statement. "The sheer volume of tips and the resulting safe and successful arrests proves the value of the partnerships between law enforcement, the media and the public."

Marshals released this photo of Mendoza's chest tattoo:

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Photo credit: New Hampshire Fugitive Task Force