Manchester Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for 6 Years for Possessing with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

CONCORD – A Manchester man was sentenced yesterday in federal court for possession of fentanyl and methamphetamine with the intent to distribute the drugs, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.

Jeffrey Hayes, 44, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Joseph Laplante to 72 months in prison and 3 years of supervised release.

“The devastation caused by fentanyl and methamphetamine touches every community in New Hampshire,” U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young said. “Those who traffic these poisons like the defendant will be sentenced to prison for significant periods of time.”

"Our efforts to combat drug distribution are vital to safeguarding our community, and this outcome underscores the severity of such criminal activities and their detrimental impact on society,” said Manchester Police Chief Allen Aldenberg.

In 2021, the Manchester Police Department investigated Hayes for drug distribution, and eventually searched his residence. During the search, they found distribution-level quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl.

The Manchester Police Department led the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Heather Cherniske prosecuted the case.

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