Daniel Loughman, Methamphetamine Distribution, Massachusetts 2026

Associate of Motorcycle Gang Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison

BOSTON – A shocking case of methamphetamine trafficking has come to an end with the sentencing of an associate of the Unknown Bikers Motorcycle Club. Daniel Loughman, a/k/a “Swiss,” 40, of Wakefield, Mass. was sentenced to 12 years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release for his role in a conspiracy to distribute crystal methamphetamine.

Loughman pleaded guilty in December 2025 to one count of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams and more of methamphetamine and one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams and more of methamphetamine. This conviction marks the fourth and final sentence in a large-scale methamphetamine trafficking ring operating in Eastern Massachusetts by members and associates of the Unknown Bikers Motorcycle Club.

Investigations revealed that Loughman was identified as a drug trafficker who distributed methamphetamine to customers throughout Eastern Massachusetts. Controlled purchases of methamphetamine from Loughman, as well as from his co-conspirators James Snow, of Tewkesbury, Danielle Steenbruggen, of Peabody, and James Adams, of Byfield, were conducted by investigators. Approximately 10 pounds of methamphetamine and four firearms were seized throughout the investigation from controlled purchases, motor vehicle stops and search warrants.

Loughman’s sentencing brings closure to a case that has been ongoing since October 2023. Steenbruggen pleaded guilty in August 2025 and was sentenced to 93 months in prison in November 2025. Snow pleaded guilty in December 2025 and was sentenced to 90 months in prison on March 23, 2026. Adams pleaded guilty in December 2025 and was sentenced to 151 months in prison on March 20, 2026.

United States Attorney Leah B. Foley, along with various law enforcement officials, made the announcement. Valuable assistance was provided by multiple police departments, including the Newbury, Newburyport, Haverhill, Peabody and Hampton (N.H.) Police Departments. Assistant U.S. Attorney John Dawley of the Organized Crime & Gang Unit prosecuted the case.

The case highlights the ongoing battle against organized crime and the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies. As the investigation and prosecution of these cases continue, it is clear that those involved in methamphetamine trafficking will face severe consequences.

The sentencing of Daniel Loughman is a significant victory in the fight against methamphetamine trafficking. It serves as a reminder that law enforcement will continue to work tirelessly to bring those responsible for these crimes to justice.

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