Date: 07-19-2024

Case Style:

United States of America v. Walter Velez

Case Number: 1:23-cr-00076

Judge: Joseph Laplante

Court: The United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire (Merrimack County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Concord

Defendant's Attorney:

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Description:

Concord, New Hampshire criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Trafficking Fentanyl and Crack Cocaine
Former Manchester Business Owner Sentenced for Trafficking Fentanyl and Crack Cocaine

In April 2023, Walter Velez, age 41, sold fentanyl and crack cocaine to a confidential informant on four occasions at his then business, Velez Alignment & Auto Services, LLC, located at 416 Lake Avenue in Manchester. The four sales totaled over 200 grams of fentanyl and over 20 grams of crack cocaine.

“The defendant distributed a significant amount of drugs from his business, which was located in a densely populated neighborhood,” said U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young. “Law enforcement in the Granite State remains committed to thwarting out drug dealers at every level in the supply chain to hold them accountable for selling dangerous narcotics and to eradicate drug trafficking in our neighborhoods.”

“Velez was caught selling crack cocaine and fentanyl, two deadly drugs that have caused havoc and destruction for too many families in New Hampshire. Today’s sentence puts an end to Velez’s drug dealing. HSI continues to work with our partners in New Hampshire to stop the trafficking and distribution of drugs into our communities,” said HSI New England Special Agent in Charge Michael J. Krol.

The Homeland Security Investigations led the investigation. Valuable assistance was provided by the Manchester Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Ward prosecuted the case.

Outcome:

Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 48 months in federal prison and 3 years of supervised released

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