Speeding on I-95 Leads to Arrest of Maine, NY Residents on Drug Charges

PORTSMOUTH, NH — An early morning traffic stop for speeding on I-95 led to a drug bust by New Hampshire State Police, according to a press statement. Arrested on Feb. 4, 2017, were: Abigail Webb, 21, of Monmouth, ME, for transportation of a controlled drug-marijuana; Ryan Bridges, 35, of Augusta, ME, for possession of controlled drugs-heroin, crack cocaine, and MDMA; and Jeremy Francis, 27, of Groton, NY, for possession of a controlled drug-heroin, crack cocaine, with intent to distribute.

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At around 2:45 a.m. yesterday morning, a trooper on the northbound side of I-95 reportedly stopped a 2017 GMC Envoy for speeding, according to Capt. Christopher Vetter.

“During the course of this motor vehicle stop, (the trooper) made several observations consistent with the transportation and possession of illegal drugs,” Vetter alleged.

After reportedly getting consent to search the vehicle, the trooper allegedly found marijuana and Webb was arrested. Bridges was also allegedly found to be in possession of prescription pills, heroin, crack cocaine, and Ecstasy, the trooper noted, and he was also arrested.

Francis – a third passenger in the vehicle, according to police – was believed to be concealing drugs on his person and was detained. The trooper applied for a search warrant, which was granted, and allegedly found heroin and crack concealed within his clothing.

Bridges and Francis will be arraigned in Rockingham County Superior Court on Feb. 6; Webb is due in Portmouth District Court on April 3.