23-03-2025
New Hampshire man arrested for allegedly trafficking firearms into Massachusetts
PEPPERELL, Mass. (WWLP) – A New Hampshire man was arrested last Thursday in connection with trafficking nine firearms into Massachusetts in the span of one month.
Dennis Michaud, Jr., 22, of Nashua, N.H., was arrested on March 20 following an investigation beginning in early February. Charging documents stated that undercover law enforcement identified Michaud as an illegal firearms dealer, and allegedly contacted him via Snapchat to inquire about purchasing a semiautomatic rifle.
Michaud allegedly told the undercover officers through these messages that he was residing in New Hampshire and that firearms could be brought to Massachusetts for purchase.
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On February 11, Michaud and a confidential source allegedly met up in Pepperell at the request of the undercover officers to purchase the firearm. Michaud was alleged to have then sold the individual a semiautomatic rifle and a 30-round magazine for $900. On February 18, Michaud allegedly sold three more firearms and ammunition to undercover law enforcement for $2,100.
On February 27, Michaud met with the source again to allegedly sell two more firearms, including a semiautomatic short-barreled rifle. Michaud allegedly told the source that the possession of the rifle constituted 'three felonies' due to the stock and the 30-round magazine affixed to it.
On March 20, Michaud was alleged to have sold three more firearms, ammunition, and two magazines for $2,250 to the source. He was then arrested after the transaction.
The following firearms and ammunition were seized by law enforcement following the undercover purchases:
Good Time Outdoors CXV Core 15 .223/5.56 caliber semiautomatic rifle and 30-round magazine
Taurus Raging Hunter .454 Casull Revolver and approx. 5 rounds of ammunition
Rossi Interarms M68 .38 Special Revolver and approx. 5 rounds of ammunition
Walther PPS 9mm Pistol and approx. 6 magazines
Radical Firearms RF-15 .223/5.56 semiautomatic short-barreled rifle and 30-round magazine
Sig Sauer P227 Equinox .45 caliber pistol and 10-round magazine
Century Arms 7.62x39mm YSKA AK Rifle
Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm Pistol
Taurus PT-22 .22 caliber Pistol
Various additional firearm parts/accessories
Due to a prior conviction for possession of marijuana in New Hampshire, Michaud is prohibited from possessing any firearms or ammunition. He was charged with one count of trafficking in firearms.
Following his initial appearance in federal court in Boston on Friday, Michaud is detained pending a hearing scheduled Tuesday.
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