A New Hampshire man has pleaded guilty after trying to get meth through the mail

A Northfield man pleaded guilty in federal court after trying to get two packages of methamphetamine through the mail.

Joseph Crawford, 33, pleaded guilty to attempted possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. U.S. District Court Judge Landia McCafferty set sentencing for February 24, 2025.

The charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, 3 years of supervised release and a maximum fine of $1,000,000.

On July 5 and 19, 2023, Crawford received these packages at his home in Northfield, New Hampshire. However, the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) found these packages suspicious and flagged them. USPIS obtained search warrants for both packages and found over two pounds of methamphetamine.

The investigation was led by the USPIS Boston Division, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The New Hampshire State Police, Clermont Police Department and Lebanon Police Department provided valuable assistance. Assistant United States Attorney Heather A. Cherniske prosecuted the case.

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