A Manchester resident has pleaded guilty in a federal court for charges related to the manufacturing and trafficking of counterfeit pharmaceutical pills. The announcement was made by Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack.
Jerry Summers, 45, admitted guilt to various charges including manufacturing controlled substances and using counterfeit marks in connection with trafficking. U.S. District Court Judge Paul Barbadoro has set his sentencing for July 30, 2025.
The investigation stemmed from a search of Summers’ Manchester office on July 1, 2024. The office was under the name “Summertime Drywall and Maintenance LLC.” During the search, authorities discovered a pill press with powdered residue and large quantities of colored tablets. Testing confirmed the presence of fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Summers had previously sold pills to a confidential informant on two occasions. In March and April 2024, he sold pills marked as OxyContin and Adderall. Subsequent tests showed the presence of fentanyl and methamphetamine instead of the proclaimed substances.
For his offenses, Summers faces sentences which could include life imprisonment, supervised release, and fines up to $10,000,000 depending on the charge. The sentences will be decided by a federal district judge based on U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and relevant statutes.
The case is being handled by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Manchester Police Department, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Ward leading the prosecution.