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Rochester man pleads guilty in federal court to fentanyl trafficking

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CONCORD - A Rochester man has pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to possess fentanyl with intent to distribute, the acting U.S. Attorneys office announced on Wednesday.

According to prosecutors, on Dec. 19, 2018, a New Hampshire state trooper initiated a traffic stop on I-95 after observing a motor vehicle violation. Matthew Gittings, 37, was one of two passengers and was seated in the rear of the vehicle.

After speaking to the driver outside of the vehicle, the trooper asked Gittings for his identification. When the trooper opened the rear passenger door to retrieve Gittings' identification, he observed a large knotted plastic baggie of fentanyl in the rear door compartment. A consensual search of Gittings' backpack revealed two digital scales, unused plastic baggies, and rubber bands. The trooper conducted a pat search of Gittings and located additional fentanyl.

Gittings is scheduled to be sentenced on June 23.

This matter was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and New Hampshire State Police Mobile Enforcement Team. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jennifer Cole Davis.

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