Crime & Safety
Nashua Police Pursuit Ends in Alleged Heroin Dealer's Arrest
Nashua police arrested Omar Lewis after a foot chase, charging him with dealing heroin and crack.
Photo: Omar Lewis. (Credit: Nashua police)
NASHUA, NH — A Nashua police pursuit ended in the arrest of an alleged heroin and crack dealer.
Omar Lewis, 36, of Rochester, was taken into custody Friday.
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Nashua police said he led officers on a chase in his vehicle before ditching it in a neighborhood and trying to flee on foot. Officers, including a K-9 team, caught up with him and took him into custody.
Lewis was charged with:
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- Dealing heroin (second offense)
- Dealing crack cocaine (second offense)
- Resisting arrest
- Disobeying an officer
- Falsifying evidence
- Being a habitual offender
Police said they found over 5 grams of heroin on Lewis.
Police said residents concerned about drug activity should contact them at 603-594-3597.
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