Nashua, Hudson Police Arrest 7 In Latest Granite Shield Sweep

NASHUA, NH — Seven people were arrested on charges by police officers in the latest Operation Granite Shield sweep in the Gate City.

The sweep, conducted by officers from Nashua's Narcotics Intelligence Division and Problem Oriented Policing Unit as well as Hudson officers, targeted individuals for "various drug crimes and various crimes frequently associated with criminal behavior related to drug activity," according to Lt. Robert Page, the leader of the Narcotics Intelligence Division.

Arrested during the sweep were:

Ashley Christopher, pictured upper left, 35, of Burke Street in Nashua on acts prohibited; possession of a controlled drug-buprenorphine, hydrochloride, and naloxone hydrochloride, acts prohibited; possession of a controlled drug-diazepam, acts prohibited; possession of a controlled drug-tramadol hydrochloride, all felonies, as well as acts prohibited; dealing/possessing prescription drugs-gabapentin, and acts prohibited; possession of a controlled drug-marijuana, a violation. She was released on personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to be arraigned in the Hillsborough County Superior Court South on Aug. 6.

Nathan Tassie, upper middle, 24, of Lock Street in Nashua was charged with acts prohibited, possession of a controlled drug-heroin-fentanyl-subsequent offense, and operating after certification as habitual offender, both felonies. He was released on $300 cash bail and is scheduled to be arraigned in the Hillsborough County Superior Court South on Aug. 6.

Ashley Reeves, upper right, 28, of no fixed address in Nashua was arrested and charged with acts prohibited; possession of a controlled drug-heroin-fentanyl-subsequent offense, a Class A felony. Reeves was released on personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to be arraigned in the Hillsborough County Superior Court South on Aug. 6.

Nicholas Bissonnette, left middle, 29, of Bowers Landing in Merrimack was arrested and charged with felony acts prohibited; possession of a controlled drug-methamphetamine-subsequent offense. He was released on personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to be arraigned in Hillsborough County Superior Court-South on Aug. 6.

Felicia Kendall, lower middle, 27, of no fixed address of Nashua was arrested and charged with two felony counts of acts prohibited; sale of a controlled drug-methamphetamine. Kendall was released on personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to be arraigned in Hillsborough County Superior Court South on Aug. 6.

Stephanie Maynard, lower right, 34, of Dexter Street in Nashua was charged with acts prohibited; possession of a controlled drug-heroin-fentanyl, acts prohibited; possession of a controlled drug-methamphetamine, acts prohibited; possession of a controlled drug-cocaine, and acts prohibited; possession of a controlled drug-lsd. Maynard was released on personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to be arraigned in Hillsborough County Superior Court South on Aug. 6.

Nathaniel Ciardelli, lower left, 26, of Cottage Street in Nashua was arrested on an outstanding capias out of Hillsborough County Superior Court South on an original charge of felony possession of a controlled drug. Ciardelli was held pending an arraignment Wednesday.

"Citizens urged to call the Narcotics Hotline at 603-589-1665 or utilize the Nashua Police Department’s website NashuaPD.com with any information concerning illegal drug activity," Page said.

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