Traffic Crash Leads to Drug Seizure in Somersworth

Police find fentanyl and crack cocaine worth up to $7,000 during vehicle search after hit-and-run incident.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:07am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a small plastic bag containing white powder, lit by a harsh direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the discovery of illegal narcotics during a police investigation.A recent traffic stop in Somersworth led to the seizure of thousands of dollars worth of illicit drugs, exposing the ongoing challenge of combating the local drug trade.Somersworth Today

A traffic crash investigation in Somersworth, New Hampshire led to the seizure of fentanyl and crack cocaine with an estimated street value between $6,000 and $7,000, police said. Officers were dispatched to the area of Winter Street and Rocky Hill Road on March 27 for a report of a vehicle that had struck a utility pole and left the scene. After locating the vehicle and conducting a traffic stop, the driver was taken into custody and additional drug evidence was found during an inventory search of the car.

Why it matters

The incident highlights the ongoing challenge of drug-related crimes in the Somersworth area, where law enforcement continues to combat the distribution and use of dangerous narcotics like fentanyl and crack cocaine. Traffic stops and vehicle searches can often uncover hidden criminal activity, leading to further charges and seizures.

The details

Officers located a vehicle matching the description and conducted a traffic stop. The operator was identified as Kyle Leavy, 38, of Farmington. Leavy was taken into custody and charged with driving after suspension as a result of a DUI and alcohol interlock motor vehicle not equipped with interlock device. During an inventory search of the vehicle before being impounded, officers located evidence of drugs and money. A search warrant was later executed on March 31, leading to additional charges against Leavy.

  • Officers were dispatched to the area of Winter Street and Rocky Hill Road at approximately 8:20 p.m. on March 27.
  • Leavy was released on personal recognizance bail with a court date of May 5 at Dover District Court.
  • A search warrant was granted out of Strafford County Superior Court in the following days and executed on March 31.

The players

Kyle Leavy

A 38-year-old resident of Farmington, New Hampshire who was arrested and charged with driving after suspension, DUI, and having a vehicle not equipped with an alcohol interlock device.

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What’s next

Additional charges are forthcoming against Kyle Leavy as a result of the search warrant executed on March 31.

The takeaway

This incident demonstrates how routine traffic stops can uncover more serious criminal activity, leading to further charges and drug seizures. It also highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement in the Somersworth area to combat the distribution and use of dangerous narcotics like fentanyl and crack cocaine.