The New Hampshire State Police arrested two suspects in Franklin, NH, on Thursday and seized over a thousand grams of fentanyl following a months-long narcotics investigation.
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The State Police Narcotics Investigation Unit (NIU) arrested Michael Brownell, 39, of Franklin, NH, and seized 1,300 grams of fentanyl, 500 grams of methamphetamine, $5,000 in cash, and two firearms.
While carrying out the arrest, authorities also took Kaitlyn Blake, 32, of Belmont, on an outstanding bench warrant for unspecified motor vehicle-related crimes.
Authorities did not provide details on the connection between Blake and Brownell.
The Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team was called in to assist with the investigation, though there is no indication that either suspect attempted to resist arrest or attack the officers.
Brownell faces numerous charges, including five counts of sale of controlled drugs in excess of 5 ounces, four counts of sale of controlled drugs in excess of 5 ounces, two counts of possession of controlled drugs, transporting drugs in a motor vehicle, and two counts of being a felon in possession of a dangerous weapon.
Both suspects are being held at the Merrimack County Department of Corrections.
Brownell was arraigned in the Laconia, NH Circuit Court on Friday and remains in custody.
Blake is currently awaiting her appearances on outstanding warrants in the Plymouth, NH, Circuit Court and the Laconia Circuit Court.
