A man from Methuen, Massachusetts, has been sentenced to federal prison for distributing methamphetamine in New Hampshire. U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announced that Leuris Xavier Guerrero Valdez, aged 30, received a sentence of 72 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release.
U.S. Attorney Young stated, "Methamphetamine, a dangerous and highly addictive drug, wreaks havoc on public health and safety. Individuals like the defendant who profit from poisoning our communities will be held accountable. Law enforcement will continue to focus on identifying and disrupting individuals distributing deadly drugs throughout New Hampshire."
Acting DEA Special Agent in Charge Stephen Belleau of the New England Field Division added, "DEA stands committed to keeping highly addictive drugs like methamphetamine off the streets of New Hampshire. Today’s sentence not only holds Mr. Guerrero Valdez accountable for his crimes but it should serve as a warning to those traffickers who are contributing to the drug crisis in America. This investigation demonstrates the strength of collaborative law enforcement efforts and our strong partnership with the U.S. Attorney’s Office."
Court documents revealed that between June 2023 and March 2024, Guerrero Valdez sold methamphetamine to an undercover officer eleven times in New Hampshire. After the final transaction, he was arrested, and a search of his residence uncovered large quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and crack cocaine.
The Drug Enforcement Administration led the investigation with assistance from the Portsmouth Police Department and Somersworth Police Department. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Heather A. Cherniske and John J. Kennedy.