Operation Granite Shield Roundups In Nashua Lead To 18 Arrests

NASHUA, NH — Nashua police held two Operation Granite Shield roundups in the past five days which led to the arrest of 18 people.

On Wednesday, Nashua officers from the department’s Narcotics Intelligence Division and the Problem Oriented Policing Unit teamed up with Hudson police, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, and the New Hampshire State Police Narcotics and Investigations Unit to make the arrests.

Those arrested on Feb. 16 included:

McKenzie Proctor, 24, of Rockingham Road in Derry on sale of controlled drug-suboxone and possession of a controlled drug-heroin/fentanyl charges.

Joshua Brown, 36, of no fixed address in Nashua on an outstanding capias warrant stemming from an original charge of a violation of the controlled drug act.

Robert Reidy, 30, of Grand Avenue in Nashua on an outstanding capias warrant stemming from an original charge of a violation of the controlled drug act and an outstanding electronic bench warrant for nonappearance in court.

Charles Reidy, 28, of Grand Avenue in Nashua on an outstanding electronic bench warrant for nonappearance in court.

Nicholas Croteau, 28, of no fixed address in Nashua on an outstanding electronic bench warrant for nonappearance in court.

Ronalda Brunner-Cummings, 58, of Progress Avenue in Nashua on possession of a controlled drug-heroin/fentanyl, driving after revocation or suspension, and suspension of vehicle registration charges.

Christopher Melvin-Dube, 25, of Lock Street in Nashua on a possession of a controlled drug-heroin/fentanyl charge and an outstanding electronic bench warrant for nonappearance in court.

Ramon Guzman, 40, of Green Street in Nashua on a possession of a controlled drug-marijuana with the intent to distribute charge.

Robert Peno, 32, of Ash Street in Nashua on a capias warrant as well as an outstanding arrest warrant for violation of protection order forward by the Manchester Police Department.

Eric Cavaleri, 36, of Aetna Court in Nashua on possession of a controlled drug-heroin/fentanyl and possession of a controlled drug-crack-cocaine charges.

Jennifer Judd, 26, of no fixed address in Nashua on a possession of controlled drug-heroin/fentanyl charge and an outstanding electronic bench warrant for non-appearance in court.

Amanda Hartford, 31, of Wentworth Street in Manchester on possession of a controlled drug-heroin/fentanyl and dealing in or possessing prescription drugs charges.

Eric Carignan, 39, of 92 Dracut Road in Hudson on a possession of a controlled drug-heroin/fentanyl charge.

Proctor was released on personal recognizance bail pending future arraignment in the Hillsborough County Superior Court South. Brown was held pending his future arraignment in the Hillsborough County Superior Court South. Robert Reidy was held pending his future arraignment in the Hillsborough County Superior Court South.

Charles Reidy was released on personal recognizance bail pending his future arraignment in Nashua District Court. Croteau was held pending his future arraignment in Nashua District Court. Brunner was released on personal recognizance bail pending future arraignment in Hillsborough County Superior Court South.

Melvin-Dube was released on personal recognizance bail pending his future arraignment in Hillsborough County Superior Court South. Guzman was released on personal recognizance bail pending a future arraignment in Hillsborough County Superior Court South. Peno was held pending future arraignment in Hillsborough County Superior Court North. Cavaleri was released on cash bail pending future arraignment in Hillsborough County Superior Court South.

Judd was released on cash bail pending future arraignment in Hillsborough County Superior Court South. Hartford was held pending future arraignment in Hillsborough County Superior Court South. Carignan was released on personal recognizance bail pending future arraignment in Hillsborough County Superior Court South.

Hudson police joined Nashua officers in another sweep on Monday. Five people were arrested and they are:

Crystal Mahoney, 29, of Lilley Avenue in Lowell, Massachusetts, on a sale of controlled drug-heroin/fentanyl charge.

Carley Williams, 36, of Chandler Street in Nashua on an electronic bench warrant for nonappearance in court on an original charge of disorderly conduct.

Elizabeth Belanger, 34, of Mason Street in Nashua on an electronic bench warrant for nonpayment of fines for the original charge of operating without a valid license.

Ashley Reeves, 30, of Mountain View Street in Nashua on an electronic bench warrant for nonappearance in court on an original charge of theft.

Kyle Jones, 34, of Stonebridge Drive in Nashua on an electronic bench warrant for nonpayment of fines on an original charge of negligent driving and a capias warrant for lewd and indecent exposure.

Mahoney was released on cash bail pending a future arraignment in Hillsborough County Superior Court South. Williams was released on personal recognizance pending a future arraignment in Nashua District Court. Belanger was released on cash bail pending a future arraignment in Nashua District Court. Reeves was released on cash bail pending a future arraignment in Nashua District Court. Jones was held with no bail for the capias and will appear in Hillsborough County Superior Court South for a future arraignment.

The full press releases, with booking photos, can be found on the Nashua police website.

Nashua police are asking anyone with information about drug crimes in the city to contact the Narcotics Hotline at 603-594-3597. Anonymous tips can also be left with the Nashua Police Department Crime Line at 603-589-1665.

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