Michael Raiche, Methamphetamine Trafficking, New Hampshire 2025

Manchester Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Trafficking Pounds of Methamphetamine

In a significant blow to the Granite State’s drug epidemic, a Manchester man was sentenced to five years in federal prison for trafficking pounds of methamphetamine.

Michael Raiche, 49, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Steven McAuliffe to 60 months in federal prison and 3 years of supervised release. The sentence reflects the serious threat posed by those who deal in drugs like methamphetamine, according to U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan.

Raiche pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, specifically methamphetamine, in July 2025. The investigation, led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Major Offender Task Force in partnership with the New Hampshire State Police, revealed that Raiche conspired with others to distribute dangerous drugs in New Hampshire.

The court documents and statements made in court revealed that Raiche worked as a mid-level methamphetamine distributor for Thomas Conway, who told a confidential source that ‘Mike’ would take care of him. Phone calls and text messages intercepted during the investigation confirmed that Raiche discussed the need to restructure their drug trafficking organization to ensure a sufficient drug supply.

The FBI and its partners will continue to target those fueling the Granite State’s drug epidemic, said Ted E. Docks, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Boston Division. The New Hampshire State Police remains committed to holding those responsible, accountable and protecting public safety.

Raiche’s case highlights the strength of the partnership between federal and state agencies, said Colonel Mark B. Hall, Director, New Hampshire State Police. The Collaboration between the FBI, Local Law Enforcement partners, and New Hampshire State Police Narcotics Investigations Unit has led to the successful disruption of the illegal distribution of narcotics that is threatening our communities.

The defendant, Michael Raiche, is a 49-year-old resident of Manchester, New Hampshire.

The charge against Raiche was conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, specifically methamphetamine.

The city and state where the crime occurred is Manchester, New Hampshire.

The exact date of the crime is not specified in the source, but the sentencing occurred in 2025.

The sentence or outcome is 60 months in federal prison and 3 years of supervised release.

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