An Allston man is facing charges for allegedly running an illicit drug operation that involved methamphetamine, ketamine, and a "date rape drug" out of his home. Peter Schiepers, 32, has been charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, according to a statement by the United States Attorney's Office.
Law enforcement authorities were tipped off to Schiepers' activities in November 2024 and over the course of several months managed to allegedly conduct multiple controlled purchases from him. In one instance, as described in the charging documents, Schiepers is accused to have sold methamphetamine and a GHB analogue to a cooperating source while boasting about his cybersecurity skills and instructing the source to only communicate with him using encrypted messaging.
The investigation unveiled that Schiepers supposedly carried out a transaction in December, where he sold 111 grams of methamphetamine believed to be 100% pure and around one gram of ketamine. The sequence of dealings extended into January, during which Schiepers allegedly conducted another sale involving methamphetamine and a liter of BDO disguised as Chinese shampoo, as well as detailing how he anonymously sent shipments to local hotels and convenience stores.
If convicted, Schiepers faces up to 20 years in prison, a minimum of three years and potentially a lifetime of supervised release, alongside a fine of up to $1 million. These penalties reflect the gravitas of the charges which federal district court judges will evaluate based on U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes. The allegations presented against Schiepers remain as such until proven guilty in court. United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and the DEA's Acting Special Agent in Charge Stephen D. Belleau announced the arrest with assistance from Boston Police and Postal Inspectors, with prosecution led by Assistant U.S. Attorney John O. Wray.
