Tag Archives: Heroin

Overdose victim’s cellphone used to set up sting for dealer

A fatal overdose in Pelham led to the arrest of an alleged dealer after police used the victim’s cellphone to text him, police said. William Luna was arrested Tuesday afternoon after police set up a sting, officials said. Police said … Continue reading

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Rockingham man had 208 bags of heroin

A Rockingham man was arrested Friday in the Hetty Green parking lot. Police say he possessed 208 bags of heroin, as well as cocaine. Matthew D. Dunn, 34, was arrested on charges of trafficking heroin and possession of cocaine, according … Continue reading

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New Hampshire man suspected in Wisconsin carfentanil deaths

Authorities believe a New Hampshire man is connected to carfentanil deaths here in Wisconsin. Manchester police say they found trace amounts of the elephant tranquilizer in the home of 24-year-old Preston Thorpe last week. Thorpe ran and his apartment was … Continue reading

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More Dying from Fentanyl than Heroin

According to new numbers from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, 18 people have died because of fentanyl. There have been no deaths caused by heroin alone in 2017. A total of two people have died because of a … Continue reading

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Lawmakers Question ‘Granite Hammer’s’ Effectiveness

A bill adding $2.4 million more dollars to Granite Hammer overwhelmingly passed the state Senate last month. But some House lawmakers, such as Manchester Rep. Amanda Bouldin, told the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee Tuesday that this program … Continue reading

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