United States of America v. Deborah Gross

Concord, New Hampshire criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with distributing meth.



Deborah Cross, 65, of Sanford, Maine was sentenced on Thursday to 37 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine, United States Attorney John J. Farley announced today.



On December 4, 2018, a cooperating individual purchased over 60 grams of methamphetamine from Deborah Cross, 65, of Sanford, Maine at a residence in Franklin, New Hampshire. The cooperating individual made the purchase while working with law enforcement agents and wearing a video and audio recording device.



Cross previously pleaded guilty on December 8, 2021.



"Methamphetamine is a dangerous drug that is causing tremendous harm in communities throughout New Hampshire,” said U.S. Attorney Farley. "To protect our citizens, we are working closely with the FBI and all our law enforcement partners to identify traffickers who are distributing this deadly substance and hold them accountable for their crimes.”



"Today, Deborah Cross learned that there are serious consequences to distributing methamphetamine out of your home, and endangering your community,” said Joseph R. Bonavolonta, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Boston Division. "Given the horrific impact this drug has on its users, the FBI will continue to work closely with our law enforcement partners to keep it, and other dangerous drugs, out of New Hampshire.”



This matter was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Joachim H. Barth.



21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) & (b)(1)(C) Distributing a Controlled Substance

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03/31/2022 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Steven J. McAuliffe: SENTENCING held on 3/31/2022 for Deborah Cross (1): Defendant knowingly, voluntarily and intelligently waived her right to be physically present and agreed to proceed via video conference. Defendant sentenced on Count 1s. Court accepts binding stipulations in plea agreement. Fine waived due to inability to pay. Appeal rights to defendant. Defendant remanded to the custody of the US Marshal. (Court Reporter: Brenda Hancock) (Govt Atty: Joachim Barth) (Defts Atty: Jaye Rancourt) (USP: Sean Buckley)(Total Hearing Time: 30 min.)(CJA Time: 30 min.) (lw) (Entered: 03/31/2022)



Defendant was sentenced to 37 months in prison.