Thomas Drake, 35, of New Hampton, New Hampshire, received a sentence today in Belknap County Superior Court of 7½ to 15 years in the New Hampshire State Prison after pleading guilty to multiple drug trafficking and weapons offenses arising from four separate drug investigations in Belknap County.
Alongside the stand-committed sentence, Drake was given multiple consecutive suspended sentences adding up to 15 to 30 years, which will stay suspended for 10 years after his release from prison.
Drake Admits Drug and Weapon Offenses
Drake admitted guilt to four counts of possession with intent to distribute a controlled drug, covering a combined total of more than 300 grams of fentanyl and more than 100 grams of methamphetamine. He further pleaded guilty to two counts of being a felon in possession of a dangerous weapon, tied to two separate sets of metallic knuckles, plus four more felony counts of possessing a controlled drug.
Attorney General Cites Threat to Communities
“Fentanyl and methamphetamine continue to pose a serious threat to communities across New Hampshire,” said Attorney General John M. Formella. “This case demonstrates the importance of sustained investigative work and strong partnerships among law enforcement agencies to identify and prosecute those who distribute dangerous drugs. We are grateful to our law enforcement partners for their work in bringing these cases forward and holding this defendant accountable.”
Law Enforcement Collaboration Highlights Prosecution Effort
The Attorney General’s Office expressed gratitude to the Drug Enforcement Administration, New Hampshire State Police, and the Gilford and New Hampton Police Departments for their help and investigative efforts in these cases. The cases were prosecuted by Attorney Whit Skinner of the Attorney General’s Drug Prosecution Unit.
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