Hudson and Nashua Police arrest four suspects in drug investigation

Daniel Wayne, 47, of Hudson, was recently charged with the possession of crack cocaine. Courtesy photo/Hudson Police Department
HUDSON – The Hudson and Nashua Police Departments recently completed a comprehensive drug investigation focusing on the sale of controlled drugs.
According to police, officers searched a Hudson residence where they allegedly discovered a “substantial quantity” of fentanyl and crack cocaine. The investigation resulted in four arrests.
Craig Riley, 52, of Hudson, has been charged with four counts of the sale of a controlled drug, leading a drug enterprise, possession with intent to distribute prescription narcotics and being a felon in possession of a dangerous weapon. Under state law, if convicted, he could face up to life in prison and a fine of up to $500,000. He was arraigned in Nashua District Court and held on preventative detention.
Candice Riley, 49, of Hudson, was charged with the possession of crack cocaine. Under state law, if convicted, she could face up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $500,000.
Michelle Laroche, 50, of Nashua, was charged with the sale of crack cocaine. Under state law, if convicted, she could face up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $500,000.

Candice Riley, 49, of Hudson, was recently charged with the possession of crack cocaine. Courtesy photo/Hudson Police Department
Daniel Wayne, 47, of Hudson, was charged with the possession of fentanyl. Under state law, if convicted, he could face up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $500,000.
Laroche, Wayne and Candice Riley were all released on bail.
- Daniel Wayne, 47, of Hudson, was recently charged with the possession of crack cocaine. Courtesy photo/Hudson Police Department
- Candice Riley, 49, of Hudson, was recently charged with the possession of crack cocaine. Courtesy photo/Hudson Police Department
- Michelle Laroche, 50, of Nashua, was recently charged with the sale of crack cocaine. Courtesy photo/Nashua Police Department
- Craig Riley, 52, of Hudson, was recently charged with his alleged role as the leader of a drug enterprise. Courtesy photo/Hudson Police Department

Michelle Laroche, 50, of Nashua, was recently charged with the sale of crack cocaine. Courtesy photo/Nashua Police Department

Craig Riley, 52, of Hudson, was recently charged with his alleged role as the leader of a drug enterprise. Courtesy photo/Hudson Police Department