Marshals Round Up NH Fugitives

The U.S. Marshals-N.H. Joint Fugitive Task Force has released the names of more than 20 fugitives around New Hampshire that were picked up during a two-week long warrant sweep in May targeting “wanted felons with a history of heroin and opiate sales or use.”

According to Jeffrey White of the U.S. Marshals service, the sweep “was to locate and find heroin and opiate dealers and users who may pose a risk to New Hampshire communities by committing further crimes to feed their habits or deter the sales of heroin.” 

More busts are expected during the months of June and July, according to officials.

Working with sheriffs, the task force arrested the following individuals during the sweep:

• Matthew Stark 25, of Laconia
• Stephen Brue 30, of Laconia
• Eric Lewis 26, of Gilford
• Alex Nieves 35, of Franklin
• Jacqualyn  Oliver 26, of Laconia
• Nicholas Cloutier 25, of Manchester
• Allen Irwin 26, of Manchester
• Brendan Francis 23, of Manchester
• Anna Bourque 26, of Manchester
• Adam Jenna 34, of Franklin
• Gina Mackie 39, of Sandown
• David Major 44, of Derry
• Amanda Lee 21, of Hampstead
• Pauline Gaffney 24, of Derry
• Justin Knowles 35, of Hampton
• Adam Stevens 31, of Nottingham
• James Fernekees 48, of Salem
• Ryan Leclair 29, of Hampton
• Mark Schwarz 40, of Hampton
• Matthew Shea 33, of Somersworth
• Karen Boyland 55, of Sunapee
• Justin Cassidy 23, of Henniker
• Taylor Bacon 18, of Hillsborough

“Operation Dragon Slayer was a great success and the United States Marshals Service is committed to assisting state, county and local law enforcement in rounding up those involved in this addictive drug problem,” stated U.S. Marshal David Cargill Jr. “I would like to thank the citizens of New Hampshire for their continued support in assisting the task force with tips and leads. We will continue to locate and arrest all of those involved in the trafficking of illegal drugs in our communities.”

The task force has arrested more than 5,500 people around the Granite State during the last 12 years, according to officials.