Zachary Albert, 44, of Concord was sentenced on July 28 in federal court to 37 months in prison and three years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. U.S. District Court Judge Steven McAuliffe handed down the sentence after Albert pleaded guilty in July 2025 to one count of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance.
U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan said, “The defendant conspired with others to distribute dangerous drugs in our state. Today’s sentence reflects the serious threat posed by those who deal in dangerous drugs like methamphetamine. Our office will continue to pursue individuals and organizations who profit from drug trafficking in our communities.”
Ted E. Docks, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Boston Division, said, “Zachary Albert profited from selling methamphetamine, a highly addictive and dangerous drug that’s plagued communities here in New Hampshire. Putting him out of business and behind bars can’t make up for the damage he and his drugs have done, but it does make our communities safer.”
According to court documents and statements made during proceedings, an investigation began in fall 2022 by the FBI Major Offender Task Force and New Hampshire State Police into a methamphetamine distribution operation. Intercepted phone calls and text messages showed that Albert obtained methamphetamine from a co-conspirator before selling it further. On March 16, 2023, law enforcement stopped Albert’s vehicle after he arranged to purchase more methamphetamine; officers found 9.4 grams of fentanyl and 26.9 grams of methamphetamine inside.
The investigation was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Major Offender Task Force with support from New Hampshire State Police as well as assistance from Concord Police Department, Franklin Police Department, and New Hampton Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew T. Hunter, along with former Assistant U.S. Attorney Heather Cherniske, prosecuted the case.
This prosecution is part of Operation Take Back America—a nationwide initiative involving resources from Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN) aimed at combating illegal immigration-related crime syndicates as well as transnational criminal organizations.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Hampshire is a federal law enforcement entity that serves the state through federal court representation; it handles prosecutions of federal crimes and civil cases involving the government; builds alliances with law enforcement agencies at all levels; functions under direction from the United States Attorney General; enhances community well-being by enforcing federal laws; and safeguards residents across New Hampshire, according to its official website.