Nashua Drug Sweep: Crack Cocaine, Oxycodone Arrests

NASHUA, NH — Two out-of-town suspects were arrested in the latest Nashua drug sweep Tuesday, according to authorities. The sweep was part of the "Granite Hammer" program, a collaboration between local and federal law enforcement agencies targeting drug trafficking, especially involving opioids.

The two suspects arrested Tuesday were:

• Antonio Robinson, 28, of Manchester, was charged with selling crack cocaine, drug possession and driving after suspension. He was held on $25,000 bail.
• Alexander Pearson, 35, of Milford, was charged with oxycodone possession and held on $250 bail.

It was the fourth Nashua police drug sweep of 2017. A combined 26 suspects have been arrested in the four sweeps. Nashua police Lt. Kevin Rourke said Nashua residents with information about drug activity should contact the police narcotics hotline at 603-594-3597.

This is a timeline of the previous drug sweeps this year:

February 21, 2017: Nashua Drug Sweep Nets 6 Arrests

January 28, 2017: Nashua 'Granite Hammer' Crime Sweep: 14 Arrested

January 13, 2017: Nashua 'Granite Hammer' Drug Sweep Nets 4 Arrests

Lead photo at top: Antonio Robinson (left) and Alexander Pearson. (Credit: Nashua Police Department)