Marshals In 2 States Searching For Fugitive Convicted Drug Dealer

CONCORD, NH — U.S. Marshals in both Maine and New Hampshire are attempting to track down a convicted drug dealer wanted on a supervised release violation since late July.

Christopher Ryan Ross, 40, is 5 feet, 6 inches tall, weighs between 180 and 200 lbs., and has blue eyes and brown hair.

A warrant was issued for his arrest on July 22 out of the U.S. District Court in Maine but task forces in both states are working tougher to find him due to "extensive cross-border ties," according to Jeffrey White, a deputy marshal in New Hampshire.

"Ross is on supervised release because of his conviction and sentence on charges of possession with intent to distribute narcotics," White said.

Ross was last known to be living in Waterboro, Maine. But White said he had friends and associates in Rochester, Somersworth, and Farmington as well as Waterboro, Sanford, Portland, Lebanon, ME.

Ross has two cautions on his alert — for flight risk and violent tendencies, according to White.

Anyone who has any information about Ross or may see someone who looks like him should contact local police or the task force directly at 603-225-1632.

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