Man admits to leading drug ring that distributed 1 pound of heroin per week

Ross Gould, 30, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute a kilo or more of heroin.When asked by a judge why he was entering a plea, Gould said it was because he was guilty and authorities could prove it.>> Download the FREE WMUR appGould admitted being in charge of a ring that was distributing about a pound of heroin per week in the Keene area when he was arrested in early March 2015.At the time of the arrest, the seizure was touted as one of, if not the largest heroin bust ever in the state.Under the terms of the plea bargain, Gould would serve a minimum of 10 years in prison, although it is likely he would get credit for the two and a half years he has served since his arrest.He would also forfeit 14 guns that were seized, along with $28,000.Sentencing in the case is set for Jan. 30, 2018.

Ross Gould, 30, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute a kilo or more of heroin.

When asked by a judge why he was entering a plea, Gould said it was because he was guilty and authorities could prove it.


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Gould admitted being in charge of a ring that was distributing about a pound of heroin per week in the Keene area when he was arrested in early March 2015.

At the time of the arrest, the seizure was touted as one of, if not the largest heroin bust ever in the state.

Under the terms of the plea bargain, Gould would serve a minimum of 10 years in prison, although it is likely he would get credit for the two and a half years he has served since his arrest.

He would also forfeit 14 guns that were seized, along with $28,000.

Sentencing in the case is set for Jan. 30, 2018.