New Hampshire Man Faces Charges for Trafficking Nine Firearms into Massachusetts

Dennis Michaud, Jr., a 22-year-old from Nashua, New Hampshire, was arrested on March 20 for allegedly trafficking nine firearms, including semiautomatic rifles, into Massachusetts over a month-long undercover investigation. Michaud, identified as an illegal firearms dealer, reportedly communicated with undercover officers via Snapchat to arrange sales, beginning in early February. The transactions, conducted in Pepperell, included a variety of firearms and ammunition, totaling approximately $7,000. Due to a prior drug conviction, he is prohibited from possessing firearms and faces a federal charge that could result in up to 15 years in prison. Following his arrest, Michaud was detained after an initial court appearance, with a detention hearing scheduled for March 25, 2025. Authorities are emphasizing the seriousness of trafficking firearms across state lines without a license.