Rochester man among drug suspects rounded up by task force

Staff reports 11:52 a.m.


Rochester man among drug suspects rounded up by task force

Jeff Diprizio (Rochester Police photo)

DOVER - The Strafford County Drug Task Force announced today that several area residents, including one from Rochester, have been arrested as a result of Granite Shield Operations over the past month.

The task force seized a large cache of drugs during the arrests, including about 65 grams of heroin/fentanyl, 35 grams of cocaine, along with quantities of methamphetamine, suboxone, crack cocaine, butane honey oil, and marijuana. Officers also seized $10,861.00 cash.

Among those arrested were:

Jeff Diprizio, age 35, of 17 Winter St, Rochester for possession of the controlled drugs heroin and methamphetamine.

Keith Colado, age 43, of 82 ½ Littleworth Rd, Dover, for possession of the controlled drugs cocaine and fentanyl.

David Morancy, age 58, of 23 Chapel St, Dover for possession of the controlled drug cocaine with intent to distribute. As a result of the arrest a search warrant was executed at his residence. Officers seized fentanyl, cocaine, crack cocaine, suboxone, marijuana, BHO, and cash. Future charges are expected for sale of the controlled drug, manufacturing controlled drugs, and possession of controlled drugs.

Shanie Froehling, age 27, of 6 Lord's Ct, Somersworth on a warrant for sale of the controlled drug heroin (x2) and possession of the controlled drug fentanyl with intent to distribute.

John Froehling, age 32, of 6 Lord's Ct, Somersworth on three warrants for failure to pay child support. He was present at the time of execution of a search warrant at his residence.

As a result of these investigations, future indictments for other individuals are expected.

The task force works in cooperation with the Dover, Somersworth, and Rochester Police Departments, as well as the US Marshals.