Accused Cocaine Dealer Wanted By U.S. Marshals: Task Force

CONCORD, NH — The District of New Hampshire - New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force is attempting to locate an accused cocaine dealer from Puerto Rico with ties to both the Granite State and Massachusetts. David Escalera, 33, is about 6-feet tall, weighs 204 lbs., and has brown eyes and black hair. He has tattoos of a koi fish on his right arm, a dragon on his arm, as well as two other tattoos on his wrist and left hand.

A warrant for his arrest was issued out of U.S. District Court on Sept. 5.

"Escalera is wanted on an arrest warrant for possession with intent to distribute cocaine," stated Brandon Wilson, a deputy marshal. "Escalera has ties to family, friends and associates in the areas of Manchester, NH, and Boston, MA."

If you know where Escalera is or someone that looks like him, don’t try to apprehend him. Call police or the U.S. Marshals Service at 603-225-1632.

Editor's note: This post was derived from information supplied by the U.S. Marshals Service and does not indicate a conviction. This link explains the removal request process for New Hampshire Patch police reports.

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