Crime & Safety
Nashua Drug Dealer Armed with Assault Rifle Arrested: Police
A Nashua drug dealer armed with an assault rifle was recently arrested in New Jersey, according to police.
Photo: Troy Gagnon and Sloane Page. (Credit: New Jersey State Police)
NASHUA, NH — A Nashua man and a Henniker woman were recently arrested in New Jersey, charged with transporting over $18,000 worth of drugs and stolen weapons.
Troy Gagnon, 29, and Sloane Page, 31, were arrested Sat., March 5 following a traffic stop on the New Jersey Turnpike in Cranbury.
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Police said Page was driving a 2010 Hyundai and appeared under the influence. Gagnon was in the passenger seat, police said.
Officers searched the vehicle and said they found crack cocaine, marijuana, an AR-15 assault rifle, a handgun, baton, and several boxes of ammunition. Police said the weapons were stolen.
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Both were charged with multiple drug, weapons, and theft charges. Page was also charged with DWI.
Both were held on $250,000 bail.
State Police Seize $18,000 of Weapons and DrugsCranbury Township, N.J. – Troopers from Cranbury Station arrested...
Posted by New Jersey State Police on Thursday, March 10, 2016
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