MA Man Admits To Trafficking Methamphetamine In Rhode Island

CRANSTON, RI — A Massachusetts man admitted in federal court Tuesday to trafficking methamphetamine.

Peter Walkovich, 38, of Pepperell, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession with into to distribute methamphetamine.

Walkovich was arrested on May 22, 2022, shortly after he drove away from a Cranston home that was under surveillance by the FBI. Prosecutors said they found three backpacks in Walkovich's vehicle and other packaging materials containing more than 461 grams of pure crystal meth and $21,711 in cash.

Walkovich is scheduled to be sentenced on June 15.

Prosecutors said a co-defendant, Charles Bersch, 38, of Providence, is awaiting trial on similar charges.