CONCORD, NH – Three charged with transporting drugs after State Police stopped a vehicle near the Bedford tolls on Feb. 4.
At approximately 11:40 p.m., Trooper Rogan stopped a 2004 Ford Expedition with New Hampshire registrations for a lane control violation on the F.E. Everett Turnpike northbound near the Bedford Tolls. The occupants were identified as: Arturo Vargas, 39, of New York; Samuel Lebron, 38, of Laconia, and M. Andrickson, 27, of New York.
During the course of the investigation, Trooper Rogan discovered a large amount of narcotics within the vehicle. These narcotics included approximately 12 ounces of cocaine, 2 ounces of heroin, and 4 ounces of crystal meth. All three occupants were subsequently arrested and the vehicle was seized pending a further investigation.
Vargas, Lebron and Andrickson are being charged with transporting/possession of narcotics with the intent to distribute. All three were held on $100,000 cash bail and are expected to be arraigned at the Merrimack District Court on Feb. 6.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is requested to contact Trooper G. Rogan at the NH State Police – Troop B barracks at 603-223-8933.
