Convicted Forger Wanted On Drug Dealing Charges: U.S. Marshals

CONCORD, NH — The U.S. Marshals-New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force is asking for the public's help finding a felon who is accused of drug dealing on the Seacoast.

Reginald Trefethen IV is 27, 5 feet, 5 inches tall, and weighs around 280 lbs. He has blue eyes and red hair. Trefethen has numerous tattoos on his arms, hands, shoulder, and neck, according to Jeffrey White, a deputy marshal.

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"Trefethen is wanted by Rockingham County for possession of a controlled drug with intent to distribute (times four)," White said. "Trefethen was last known to reside in Rochester, NH, but has ties to family, friends, and associates in Somersworth and Dover."

Trefethen was arrested, along with two other people, by New Hampshire State Police in Portsmouth on May 1, 2019. He was arraigned on four counts of controlled drug: acts prohibited as well as possession of fentanyl and possession of cocaine. A plea and sentencing hearing was scheduled for Jan. 23 and after the hearing, the Rockingham County Superior Court requested a warrant for his arrest.

Since that time, no one has seen or heard from him — including his lawyer, who withdrew from the case.

If you see someone who looks like Trefethen or know where he is hiding, contact local police or the task force at 603-225-1632.

Previously, according to court documents, Trefethen was convicted on felony drug possession charges in January 2016 after incidents in Portsmouth and Seabrook and convicted on several felony forgery counts in February 2016 after an incident in Rochester. Trefethen was arrested in October 2015 for failure to appear on drug charges in Rockingham County.

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