MANCHESTER, N.H.—A Manchester man convicted of running an interstate drug ring has been sentenced to state and federal prison terms, and must give up more than 1 million dollars, his home, condos and three vehicles.
Christopher Bouchard, 35, pleaded guilty to federal money laundering charges and to state charges of being a drug enterprise leader. He was accused of conspiring to distribute thousands of pounds of marijuana and a large amount of cocaine in a scheme that reached from Arizona to New Hampshire.
Prosecutors say Bouchard funneled drug money through a Manchester restaurant, landscaping business, car dealership and real estate. Bouchard will forfeit several vehicles, a Weirs Beach condo, proceeds from the sale of a second condo, his Manchester home and $1.3 million.
Bouchard was sentenced last week to 13 years on the state charges. Wednesday, he was handed an 8 1/2 year federal sentence. He's already served 2 1/2 years and will serve the remaining six years along with his state sentence.
