A grim look at the faces behind the menace that is methamphetamine – two Manchester residents have been sentenced for their roles in a disturbing conspiracy to manufacture the deadly drug.
Charles Winchell, 41, and Catherine Quinn, 42, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine with a child under the age of 18 present, as well as possession of equipment, chemicals, products and material to manufacture methamphetamine. U.S. District Court Judge Paul Barbadoro set Winchell’s sentencing for September 16, 2024, while Quinn’s sentencing is scheduled for September 30, 2024.
The disturbing nature of this case lies in the fact that the duo had a child under the age of 18 present during their manufacturing activities. The pair purchased pseudoephedrine, an over-the-counter medication and the primary ingredient used for the manufacturing of methamphetamine, dozens of times in 2023. Law enforcement executed a search warrant at their Manchester residence and found pseudoephedrine and other ingredients used to manufacture methamphetamine present, as well as approximately 6 grams of methamphetamine.
At the time of the raid, twelve individuals lived in the home, including three children under the age of five. The crime of conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine carries a sentence of no greater than 20 years in prison, at least 3 years of supervised release, and a maximum fine of $1,000,000. For committing this offense with a child under the age of 18 present, the statute provides for a consecutive sentence up to 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $1,000,000.
The investigation was led by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Manchester Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Heather A. Cherniske is prosecuting the case. This case is a stark reminder of the dangers of methamphetamine and the risks it poses to innocent lives, particularly children.
The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available. For now, the community can rest a little easier knowing that these two individuals will face justice for their crimes.
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Key Facts
- State: New Hampshire
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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