An Allston resident, Peter Schiepers, 32, has been arrested and charged with methamphetamine trafficking. He faces one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Schiepers was apprehended this morning and detained after his initial federal court appearance in Boston. A hearing is scheduled for March 14, 2025.
According to the charging documents, law enforcement received information in November 2024 that Schiepers was distributing methamphetamine in the Boston area. From November 2024 to February 2025, a cooperating source reportedly made multiple controlled purchases from him.
It is alleged that on November 25, 2024, Schiepers sold an ounce of methamphetamine and a vial of Butanediol (BDO), a GHB analogue, to the cooperating source. During this transaction, Schiepers allegedly spoke about his cybersecurity background and use of anonymizing tools to mask his IP address when shipping drugs by mail. He also allegedly instructed communication via the encrypted messaging app Signal.
Further allegations indicate another transaction took place at Schiepers' Allston residence on December 16, 2024. During this incident, he allegedly sold the confidential source 111 grams of pure methamphetamine and approximately one gram of ketamine.
In January 2025, a third transaction reportedly occurred involving another ounce of methamphetamine and one liter of BDO. Schiepers allegedly mentioned receiving BDO in Chinese shampoo bottles and using an application for anonymously sending shipments to hotels and convenience stores nearby.
The charge against Schiepers could lead to up to 20 years in prison, at least three years up to a lifetime supervised release, and a fine reaching $1 million. Sentences are determined by a federal district court judge based on U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes governing criminal case sentences.
The announcement was made by United States Attorney Leah B. Foley alongside Stephen D. Belleau from the DEA’s New England Field Office. The Boston Police Department and United States Postal Inspectors provided assistance with Assistant U.S. Attorney John O. Wray prosecuting the case.
All details within the charging documents remain allegations until proven beyond reasonable doubt in court.
