Crime & Safety
Hampton Teen Busted in Multi-Agency Drug Raid
The investigation targeted heroin and Oxycodone dealers in the area.
The Exeter Police Department arrested four people this week in a drug sweep targeting heroin and Oxycodone dealers.
According to a press release, the drug sweep took place primarily throughout the evening on Monday night and early Tuesday morning and involved Exeter Police detectives working with cooperation from the Hampton, Sandown, and Kingston police departments.
Arrested were:
- Jordan Rego, 21, of Kingston on four felony counts of the sale of a controlled drug (heroin).
- Charles Nutter, 20, of Sandown on a felony count of the sale of a controlled drug (Oxycodone).
- Scott Andrews, 19, of Hampton on a felony count of the sale of a controlled drug (heroin). Andrews was also in possession of marijuana at the time of his arrest and was charged with a misdemeanor count of possession of a controlled drug by Hampton Police.
- Benjamin Schea, 26, of Kingston on a felony count of the sale of a controlled drug (heroin).
Anyone with information concerning drug activity in Exeter is asked to call Narcotics Detective Joseph Diliegro at 603-773-6145. Anonymous tips may be made to Seacoast Crime Stoppers by calling 603-431-1199, texting to CRIMES (274637) with the letters “TIPSCS” in the message, or online at www.seacoastcrimestoppers.org. Tips that lead to an arrest or indictment of the individual could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
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