Rockingham Sheriffs Arrest Alleged NH Drug Dealer

BRENTWOOD, NH — The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Department arrested an alleged drug dealer last week on numerous charges after alleged incidents in Candia, Epping, and Raymond, according to police. Barry L. Gallant, 50, of Manchester Street in Manchester, was arrested on Sept. 12, 2017, on two counts of sale of a controlled drug-cocaine, a single count of possession with intent to distribute-cocaine, two simple assault charges, resisting arrest, obstructing government operations, and falsifying evidence. At the time of the arrest, according to a press statement from Sheriff Michael Hureau, Gallant was on parole.

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Four search warrants were issued at the time of the arrest and three ounces of cocaine were seized, he alleged. (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Exeter NH Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.)

Task Force Officers from Epping, Raymond, Seabrook and Windham and Rockingham County Deputies assisted with the investigation.

Gallant is currently being held on $100,000 cash bail at the Rockingham County Jail.

“The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Candia and Manchester Police Departments for their ongoing cooperation in this case,” Hureau stated. “The Rockingham County Sheriff's Office continues its commitment to assist municipalities within Rockingham County with resources to combat criminal activity.”