An Allston resident, Peter Schiepers, 32, has been arrested and charged with trafficking methamphetamine, ketamine, and Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB), often referred to as the "date rape drug," from his home. Schiepers faces one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. He was apprehended this morning and detained after an initial appearance in federal court in Boston. A hearing is scheduled for March 14, 2025.
According to the charging documents, law enforcement began investigating Schiepers in November 2024 upon receiving information about his alleged methamphetamine distribution activities around Boston. Between November 2024 and February 2025, a cooperating source conducted multiple controlled purchases allegedly from Schiepers.
It is claimed that on November 25, 2024, Schiepers sold the cooperating source one ounce of methamphetamine and a vial of Butanediol (BDO), a GHB analogue. During this transaction, he allegedly discussed his cybersecurity background and use of anonymizing tools to conceal his IP address when mailing drugs. He also reportedly instructed the source to communicate exclusively via the encrypted messaging app Signal.
On December 16, 2024, Schiepers allegedly conducted another transaction at his Allston residence, selling the confidential source 111 grams of pure methamphetamine and approximately one gram of ketamine.
In January 2025, it is alleged that Schiepers completed a third transaction involving another ounce of methamphetamine and one liter of BDO. He reportedly informed the cooperating source that he received BDO concealed in Chinese shampoo bottles and used an application for anonymously sending shipments to nearby hotels and convenience stores.
The charge carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison, at least three years up to life supervised release, and a fine up to $1 million. Sentences are determined by a federal district court judge based on U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and relevant statutes.
The announcement was made by United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Stephen D. Belleau, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the DEA’s New England Field Office. The Boston Police Department and United States Postal Inspectors provided valuable assistance. Assistant U.S. Attorney John O. Wray from the Narcotics & Money Laundering Unit is prosecuting the case.
The details in the charging documents are allegations; defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt in court.