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Description: Concord, New Hampshire criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and felony possession of a firearm.

On September 27, 2020, Somersworth police officers were dispatched to a local store for a report of an attempted theft. One of the suspects, Zachery Poisson, age 27,, who was on probation at the time, was placed under arrest. A satchel strapped across his body was searched incident to arrest and revealed $4,304 and a bag containing over 67 grams of fentanyl.

Officers later searched Poisson’s vehicle, where they found a 9mm handgun and a quantity of crack cocaine. As a convicted felon, Poisson was prohibited from possessing a firearm.

“Armed drug traffickers present a significant threat to public safety in New Hampshire,” said U.S. Attorney Young. “By dealing fentanyl, this defendant was profiting from the sale of a deadly substance. This danger was further enhanced by his unlawful possession of a firearm. As this case demonstrates, we are working closely with our law enforcement partners to hold armed drug dealers accountable for their unlawful conduct.”

“Removing armed drug dealers from our streets has an immediate impact on the safety of our communities,” said Special Agent in Charge James M. Ferguson of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). “ATF is absolutely committed to working with our law enforcement partners to ensure that those who bring dangerous drugs and firearms into our neighborhoods are held accountable for their actions.”

This matter was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Somersworth Police Department. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Aaron Gingrande.

Outcome: Committed to the Bureau of Prisons to a term of 72 months. This term consists of a term of 12 months on Counts 1ss & 2ss, and a term of 60 months on Count 3ss, to be served consecutively to the term imposed on Counts 1ss & 2ss with Recommendations; Supervised Release- 3 years. This term consists of terms of 3 years on Counts 1ss-3ss with Mandatory, Standard and Special Conditions; $300.00 Special Assessment due immediately; The defendant shall forfeit the defendants interest in the following property to the United States: (A) One SCCY Model CPX-1 9 mm caliber handgun bearing serial number 804709; (B) One H&R 1871 Pardner Pump 12-gauge shotgun bearing serial number NZ620353; and (C) One SKS 7.62 x 39 mm caliber rifle bearing serial number 9-1521601L; Fine waived due to inability to pay

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