Alleged Loudon Meth Dealer Also Charged with Theft

CONCORD, NH – A routine traffic stop for a defective brake light led to a warrant arrest in the South End last month for drug dealing and theft charges, according to reports.

Randy L. Barton, 46, of Lazy Pines Drive in Loudon, was arrested at 1 a.m. on June 12, 2016, on three warrants: Two felony charges of sale of controlled drugs-methamphetamine and a single count of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer.

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According to reports, an officer was on Thompson Street following a Honda Accord with temporary plates.

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During the process of driving behind the vehicle, the officer reported that when the Accord’s brakes were applied, there was a defective driver’s side brake light and stopped the vehicle on Concord Street.

The officer spoke with the driver – Barton – and four other passengers in the vehicle. After another officer arrived, the first officer checked the names of everyone in the vehicle and Barton had two active warrants.

One of the warrants was issued on two drug dealing charges from March 1, 2016, at Home Depot, and March 2, 2016, at Walmart, allegedly involving $500 worth of methamphetamine. The second warrant was for a theft incident at Walmart on March 16, 2016.

Dispatch confirmed that the physical warrants were active and Barton was arrested without incident.

Barton is due in court on July 25.