NASHUA – From Sept. 7-11, the Nashua Police Department took the following three individuals into custody for various drug crimes.

Omar Rivera, 42, was arrested and charged with acts prohibited; sale of a controlled drug (fentanyl)-subsequent offense, acts prohibited; possession of a controlled drug with intent to distribute (fentanyl)-subsequent offense, convicted felons, acts prohibited, common nuisances, acts prohibited; possession of a controlled drug (fentanyl)-subsequent offense and acts prohibited; possession of a controlled drug (crack cocaine)-subsequent offense. Rivera was released on $500 cash bail pending his arraignment in Hillsborough County Superior Court South. Under state law, if convicted, he could face up to 134 years in prison, up to 10 years of probation and up to $2,008,000 in fines.

Denis Velez, 45, was arrested and charged with acts prohibited; possession of a controlled drug (fentanyl)-subsequent offense. Velez was held pending his arraignment in Hillsborough County Superior Court South. Under state law, if convicted, he could face up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $500,000.

Danielle Evans, 33, was arrested and charged with acts prohibited, possession of a controlled drug (methamphetamine)-subsequent offense and acts prohibited possession of a controlled drug (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine)-subsequent offense. Evans refused bail and was held pending her arraignment in Hillsborough County Superior Court South. Under state law, if convicted, she could face up to 30 years in prison, up to 10 years of probation and a fine of up to $8,000 in fines.