A 38-year-old Deering man is headed to state prison after pleading guilty to possession of a controlled drug with intent to sell and illegally possessing a stockpile of firearms that investigators say included parts and machinery for building untraceable guns. Daniel Kramer pleaded guilty to three counts of possession of a controlled drug with intent to sell, subsequent offense, and three counts of felon in possession of a dangerous weapon.
The Hillsborough County Superior Court Northern District sentenced Kramer to 5 to 15 years in state prison on two of the drug charges, to be served concurrently, according to a statement from Hillsboro police. The court also handed down a 7.5-to-15-year sentence, suspended for 20 years from the date of sentencing, and tacked on an additional 3.5-to-7-year sentence on the felon-in-possession charges, also suspended for 20 years.
The case traces back to search warrants that Hillsboro police executed at Kramer's residence and storage unit, according to Newport Dispatch. The outlet reported the searches took place on May 29, without specifying a year, while a separate police account places the underlying conduct on May 29, 2025; the accounts describe different events and do not establish a date conflict.
What Investigators Found
The scope of what turned up during the searches paints a picture of a sprawling operation. Police seized over an ounce of fentanyl and over two ounces of methamphetamine, the Dispatch's report states. Investigators also recovered over one and a half pounds of marijuana along with hundreds of illicit prescription pills.
The firearms haul was just as extensive. Officers seized multiple handguns, rifles, and a shotgun, the same report notes, plus firearm parts, machinery and tools used to manufacture firearms, and a large amount of ammunition. As a convicted felon, Kramer was barred from possessing the firearms and ammunition.
Wider Investigation Produced Seven Arrests
Kramer's sentencing followed an investigation. Seven people were arrested in connection with the broader probe.
Details that remain unconfirmed include the precise sentencing date, whether Kramer is currently incarcerated, and the specific conditions tied to the 20-year suspended terms. Court records for the Hillsborough County Superior Court Northern District's docket list scheduling information but do not resolve those outstanding questions.
