Rochester woman will serve seven years in federal prison for trafficking in meth

Kristen Hodgkins (Police photo)

CONCORD - A Rochester was sentenced on Wednesday to seven years in federal prison for participating in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy, United States Attorney Scott W. Murray announced today.

Kristen Hodgkins, 30, sold methamphetamine to an undercover police officer on multiple occasions beginning around Sept. 4, 2018, according to court documents and statements made during hearings. Then on Dec 20 agents traveled to a store in Rochester and located Hodgkins in a vehicle driven by another woman. New Hampshire State Police stopped the vehicle and Hodgkins was arrested on outstanding arrest warrants. During a search of Hodgkins's bags, a police officer located bags containing approximately 146.4 grams of methamphetamine, said to be worth more than $10,000 on the street.

Hodgkins pleaded guilty on June 19.

"Methamphetamine is a powerful drug that endangers the health and safety of the citizens of New Hampshire," said U.S. Attorney Scott Murray. "The seven-year sentence imposed in this case should serve as a warning to those inclined to sell this substance in our state. We will continue to be aggressive in our efforts to identify, arrest, and incarcerate those who engage in this trade."

"DEA will do everything in our power to bring to justice those who distribute methamphetamine," added DEA Special Agent in Charge Brian D. Boyle. "Today's sentence not only holds Ms. Hodgkins accountable for her crimes but serves as a warning that DEA and its local, state and federal partners will work diligently to keep this highly addictive drug off the streets of New Hampshire."

This matter was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, with assistance from the New Hampshire State Police and the Rochester Police Department. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney John Davis.