Traffic Stop In Manchester Leads To 2 Arrests

(Manchester, NH) - Two men are facing charges after Manchester Police stopped a vehicle and found drugs, weapons and cash.

Officers had observed suspicious activity near Central High and stopped a car near Beech and Orange Streets.

During their investigation, they arrested 36 year old Michael Meucci of Salem after finding a quantity of Methamphetamine, Suboxone and Heroin as well as cash, a mask, drug paraphernalia and several weapons in the car and in a backpack Meucci had been seen wearing earlier.

Meucci was charged with Possession of a Controlled Drug With Intent to Distribute, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Felonious Use of a Firearm and Armed Career Criminal.

A passenger in the car, 35 year old Matthew Reagan of Tilton was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Drug (Heroin).

Police are continuing their investigation.