United States Drug Enforcement Administration

CONCORD, N.H. – Jessica Olena, 48, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Chief Judge Samantha D. Elliott to 8 years in federal prison and 4 years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan announces. Olena previously pleaded guilty to two counts of methamphetamine distribution.

“Today’s sentence reflects the serious threat posed by those who deal in dangerous drugs like methamphetamine,” said U.S. Attorney Creegan. “This defendant was distributing large quantities of this highly potent substance. Our office will continue supporting our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners in drug interdiction efforts to prevent illicit drugs from reaching our streets, and to hold accountable those who seek to profit from poisoning New Hampshire communities.”

“DEA stands committed to keeping highly addictive drugs like methamphetamine off the streets of New Hampshire,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge Jarod Forget, New England Field Division. “Today’s sentence not only holds Ms.Olena accountable for her crimes but serves as a warning to those traffickers who are contributing to the drug crisis. This investigation demonstrates the strength of collaborative law enforcement efforts and our strong partnership with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Hampshire.”

Between January and June 2024, a confidential source, acting at the direction of law enforcement, arranged to purchase more than one and a half pounds of methamphetamine from Olena. When law enforcement arrested Olena for these drug transactions on June 26, 2024, she admitted to selling a pound of methamphetamine to someone else the night prior and to routinely purchasing significant quantities of methamphetamine for distribution.

The Drug Enforcement Administration led the investigation. The New Hampshire State Police Mobile Enforcement Team provided valuable assistance. Assistant U.S. Attorney Cesar Vega and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Heather Anderson prosecuted the case.