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Nashua Police arrest several as a result of a Substance Abuse Reduction Initiative

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Nashua Police arrest several as a result of a Substance Abuse Reduction Initiative

Photo: Saga Communications/Courtesy of Nashua NH Police


NASHUA N.H. – Six people from the Nashua area were arrested by Nashua Police on various drug crimes during the week of May 22nd through May 25th, 2026

Officers conducting a Substance Abuse Reduction Initiative made the arrests.  All 6 are scheduled to appear in Hillsborough County Superior Court.

Ricardo Morales, 39, was arrested and charged with Possession of Controlled Drug; Subsequent Offense, Class A Felony.
Adam Larose, 43, was arrested and charged with Possession of Controlled Drug; Subsequent Offense,
Michelle Laroche, 51, was arrested and charged with Possession of Controlled Drug; Subsequent Offense, Class A Felony.
Carolyn Gallaher,29, was arrested and charged with two counts of Possession of Controlled Drug, Class B Felony.
Ryan Rutstein, 24, was arrested and charged with Possession of Controlled Drug; Subsequent Offense, Class A Felony.
Melissa Dimond, 39, was arrested and charged with two counts of Possession of Controlled Drug; Subsequent Offense, Class A Felony.
Tags: Hillsborough County Superior Court, Nashua NH Police, Substance Abuse

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