Crime & Safety
Nashua Man Target of Heroin Sting: ICYMI
In case you missed it: Nashua man charged with dealing large amount of heroin.
NASHUA, NH — Nashua police said they arrested a large-scale heroin dealer Thursday following a surveillance operation.
Lyle Yearling, 29, of 215 Cannongate Rd., was charged with selling heroin, a felony, police announced Friday morning. Yearling was held on $50,000 bail pending an arraignment later Friday.
Yearling was the target of an investigation by the police department's narcotics division; officers recently obtained a warrant for his arrest as a result of evidence they gathered.
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Yearling's arrest history includes an incident in 2010 when he was charged with assault and kidnapping.
Nashua police Lt. Kerry Baxter said residents can call the department's narcotics hotline at 603-594-3597 with information about illegal drug activity.
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Earlier this week, Nashua police conducted a drug sweep targeting heroin distribution — six people were arrested.
This story was first published Aug. 13, 2016
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