Concord Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Methamphetamine, Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and Fentanyl, and Firearm Charges

CONCORD – A Concord, New Hampshire man pleaded guilty today in federal court in connection with drug distribution and the illegal possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.

Wayne Smith, 49, pleaded guilty to distribution of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl with the intent to distribute, possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, and possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person. U.S. District Court Judge Paul J. Barbadoro scheduled sentencing for March 10, 2025.

In August 2023, the New Hampshire State Police received information regarding methamphetamine sales in the Concord area. The ensuing investigation led to the defendant’s indictment on federal charges on May 8, 2024.

The New Hampshire State Police and the Concord Police Department led the investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Jeff Strelzin is prosecuting the case.

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