NASHUA – This week, members of the Nashua and Hudson Police departments conducted another operation as part of the Granite Shield program, resulting in arrests for eight individuals.

 Johnny Reyes, 22, of 103 Chestnut St., Nashua, was arrested on a capias warrant issued by Hillsborough County Superior Court-South for non-appearance in court on an original charge of selling a controlled drug. Reyes was set for Thursday arraignment.

 Michael Derienzo, 23, of 55 Chestnut St., Nashua, was arrested for two electronic bench warrants issued by the Ninth Circuit-District Division-Nashua Court, and for felony possession of heroin. He was released on personal recognizance bail, and will be arraigned on Oct. 4.

 Alex Evenson, 30, of no fixed address, Nashua, was arrested for felony possession of heroin. He was released on personal recognizance bail, and will be arraigned on Oct. 4.

 Chaz Diesel, 29, of 14802 Jacana Dr., La Mirada, California, for felony possession of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. He was released on personal recognizance bail, and will be arraigned on Oct. 4.

 Jeffrey Genet, 21, of 4 Dunloggin Dr., Merrimack, was arrested for felony possession of heroin, second offense. He will face enhanced penalties due to his prior conviction. Genet was released on personal recognizance bail, and will be arraigned on Oct. 4.

 William Mcknight, 47, of 94 Page Road, Litchfield, was arrested for felony possession of heroin, as well as a felony charge of falsifying evidence. He was released on personal recognizance bail, and will be arraigned on Oct. 4.

 John Selden, 36, of 45 Carlene Dr., Nashua, was arrested for felony possession of heroin, and on a misdemeanor charge of operating a vehicle without a license. He was released on a personal recognizance bail, and will be arraigned on Oct. 4.

 Lonnie Davis, 57, of 107 Tolles St., Apt. 8, Nashua, was arrested on a warrant for misdemeanor possession. He was released on a personal recognizance bail, and will be arraigned on Oct. 4.

These arrests came at the conclusion of extensive investigations into the distribution of illegal drugs in Nashua and were made possible through funding provided by the Granite Shield program.