Pair From Haverhill, Mass., Accused Of Running Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine In New Hampshire

PORTSMOUTH, NH — Two men from Massachusetts were arrested on Friday after being accused of possessing hundreds of grams of drugs in a speeding vehicle on Interstate 95.

New Hampshire State Police stopped a vehicle for reportedly speeding on Interstate 95 in Portsmouth. During the stop, state police accused Raymundo DeJesus, 43, of Haverhill, MA, of attempting to discard bags of alleged narcotics from the passenger side window of the vehicle. Tyler Dumont, the public information officer for state police, said troopers believed he was attempting to conceal the narcotics that were being trafficked.

“The attempted disposal of the narcotics was captured on a trooper’s dash camera,” Dumont said.

The vehicle’s driver was identified as Andres Carpio, 33, also of Haverhill, MA.

After an investigation, troopers seized more than 200 grams of fentanyl and around 200 grams of crack were seized.

Carpio and DeJesus were charged with possession of a narcotic drug with intent to distribute. DeJesus was also charged with falsifying physical evidence. They were released on personal recognizance and will be arraigned in Portsmouth District Court on Jan. 27, 2025.

Dumont said additional charges may be forthcoming pending the ongoing investigation.

Anyone with additional information was asked to contact Lt. Shane W. Larkin of the Narcotics Investigations Unit at 603-234-0707. Anonymous tips can be sent to nabdope@dos.nh.gov.

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