The nine suspects arrested by Nashua Police. Top row, from left: Craig Riley, Aaron White, Donald Charest. Middle row: Crystal Mahoney, Timothy Dearborn, Crystol Pelletier. Bottom row: Ashley Lavoie, Haley Farnsworth, Thomas Hitt.

NASHUA — A team of law enforcement personnel representing the Nashua police Narcotics Intelligence Division, its Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Unit, and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s office took into custody this week nine individuals suspected of illegal drug-related offenses, officials said.

Described by police as “a coordinated roundup,” the initiative was planned and executed as part of the statewide Operation Granite Shield program, police said.

The arrests took place in various locations throughout the city, which police didn’t specify.

The suspects’ names, the charges they face and their bail status follow.

In the meantime police urge residents who know of any illegal drug activity in the city to contact the department’s Narcotics Hotline, 594-3597.

They also ask anyone with any additional information on these cases to contact the department’s Crime Line at 589-1665. Any questions can be directed to Narcotics Intelligence Division Lt. Joshua Albert at 594-3591 or Sgt. Matthew McDonnell at 589-6315.

The suspects:

* Craig Riley, 48, of 21 Mulberry St., Apt. A, Nashua. Two counts, sale of a controlled drug — subsequent offense, special felonies; one count of possession of controlled drug — subsequent offense, Class A felony. Jailed pending Superior Court arraignment.

* Aaron White, 44, of 4 Rosecliff Drive, Nashua. Arrested on a capias warrant; original charge, violation of the Controlled Drug Act. Held pending Superior Court arraignment.

* Donald Charest, 24, of 170 Concord St., Apt. 10-1, Nashua. One count, sale of a controlled drug — subsequent offense, special felony. Held pending Superior Court arraignment.

* Crystal Mahoney, 29, of 84 Lilley Ave., Lowell, Massachusetts. Arrested on capias warrant; original charge, violation of the Controlled Drug Act. Held pending Superior Court arraignment.

* Timothy Dearborn, 37, of no fixed address. One count, theft, Class A misdemeanor. Released on bail pending district court arraignment.

* Crystol Pelletier, 32, of 8 Copp St., Apt. B, Nashua. One count, sale of a controlled drug — subsequent offense, special felony. Released on bail pending Superior Court arraignment.

* Ashley Lavoie, 26, of 23 Temple St., Apt. 413, Nashua. One count each, sale of a controlled drug, special felony; and resisting arrest or detention, Class A misdemeanor. Released on bail pending Superior Court arraignment.

* Haley Farnsworth, 24, of 56 Tyler St., Apt. 405, Nashua. One count, possession of a controlled drug — subsequent offense, Class A felony. Released on bail pending Superior Court arraignment.

* Thomas Hitt, 24, of no fixed address. Arrested on three separate warrants: 1, electronic bench warrant out of Jaffrey district court; 2, arrest warrant issued by Mason Police Department for one count each of disobeying an officer and reckless operation, both Class A misdemeanors; 3, capias warrant out of Superior Court, original charge, violation of Controlled Drug Act, Class B felony. Released on $620 cash bail pending Superior Court arraignment.

Dean Shalhoup may be reached at 594-1256 or dshalhoup@nashuatelegraph.com.