Crime & Safety
Nashua Woman Accused Of Selling Heroin On Facebook
Undercover Pelham Police officers were approached on Facebook by individuals intent on distributing heroin in Southern New Hampshire.
PELHAM, NH — Two individuals were arrested on warrant and felony drug charges after approaching undercover agents on Facebook with intent to sell heroin in Southern New Hampshire.
Ryan Carrol, 33, of Nashua, was arrested on two outstanding bench warrants from Rockingham and Hillsborough courts. While Chase Tetrault, 31, of Lincoln, was arrested on felony charges of possession of heroin. After days of negotiating the drug's price, the suspects agreed to the sale of $500 worth of heroin at an undisclosed location in Pelham.
Pelham detectives partnered with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Street Crimes Task Force to conduct surveillance and arrest the individuals. At 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Carrol and Tetrault were safely taken into custody at the McDonalds parking lot on Bridge Street in Pelham, according to police. Agents seized the vehicle they had traveled in and received a search warrant on Sunday. Police said they found heroin packaged for distribution and methamphetamine paraphernalia.
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Carrol is being held on bail at the Valley Street Jail. Tetrault was bailed on personal recognizance and will appear in the Hillsborough County Superior Court at a later date.
Police seized additional evidence during the search of the vehicle, which may lead to further charges.
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