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College athlete suspected of killing girl, 7, arrested in NH
A student-athlete wanted on a murder charge in the death of a girl in Washington State this April was arrested Wednesday in New Hampshire, the U.S. Marshals Service said. Demiko Fox, 22, was arrested without incident near Bow Junction in Bow, New Hampshire, just south of Concord, according to the Marshals. He'd been tracked to a temporary residence in the town by Kirkland police, who have been investigating the death of the 7-year-old girl who'd been in his care.
Woman accused of abandoning newborn in NH woods goes on trial
CONCORD, N.H. — The trial began Thursday for the daughter of baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley, who is accused of abandoning her baby after giving birth in the woods in subfreezing temperatures on Christmas night in 2022. Attorneys for Alexandra Eckersley, 27, said she didn't know she...
Body camera video shown on first day of trial for woman accused of abandoning baby in NH woods
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The trial of a woman accused of abandoning her newborn baby in bitterly cold weather began Thursday with opening statements and the first witness testimony. Alexandra Eckersley faces five charges, including two counts of second-degree assault, which are related to the newborn's hypothermia and respiratory problems....
Rochester man gets 7-year sentence for meth distribution
CONCORD — Felix Urrutia, 51, of Rochester was sentenced Wednesday to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple methamphetamine distribution charges, according to Jane Young, U.S. attorney for New Hampshire. Urrutia was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Paul J. Barbadoro, also receiving three years of supervised release after serving the prison sentence. On May 28, Urrutia pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and four counts of distribution of methamphetamine. The...
Humpback Whale Capsizes Boat, Sends 2 People Overboard in Crazy Video
A humpback whale landed on a fishing boat off the New Hampshire coast, throwing two people into the ocean. The entire incident was caught on video. A video captured from a nearby boat revealed at least two people onboard. Colin, 16, and Wyatt Yager, 19, from Maine, were fishing on another boat in the harbor when the whale breached. After recording the astonishing moment, they quickly rushed to assist the distressed boaters.
Fire on Baxter Lake island a challenge for Farmington, Rochester firefighters
FARMINGTON — A small camp building, located on an island at Baxter Lake, was destroyed by fire Wednesday night. Rochester Assistant Chief Michael George said the call came in at 8:58 p.m., and while they initially thought the property was in Rochester, it was actually on the Farmington side of the lake. George...
Two indicted in violent assault in Center Harbor
A Belknap County Grand Jury has returned indictments charging two men with a violent home invasion and assault that left an alleged victim severely injured. Daniel Goodliff, 32, of Claremont, is charged with burglary and first degree assault with a deadly weapon, both felonies. Nathaniel Kennett, 34, of Concord, faces...
Former Listen director gets 21 months in prison for embezzlement
Kyle Fisher stole at least $239,000 from Listen by siphoning off funds from the organization’s bank accounts to which he had access. He spent the money on a $4,000-per-week gambling habit at a Massachusetts casino, prosecutors said. Read the story on VTDigger here: Former Listen director gets 21 months in prison for embezzlement.
One man injured in early morning crash in Antrim Thursday
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – One man was seriously injured in a crash in Antrim early Thursday morning. Antrim Fire and Ambulance responded to a reported crash involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian near 355 Keene Road (Route 9) at 4:00 Thursday morning. First responders found that a vehicle...
NH man pleads guilty to harassing, stalking 2 NHPR journalists
A New Hampshire man pleaded guilty in a federal court in Boston on Tuesday for his part in two conspiracies to harass and intimidate two New Hampshire Public Radio journalists, Acting United States Attorney Joshua Levy’s office announced. Eric Labarge, 46, of Nashua, pleaded guilty to one count of...
Stretch of state highway named for Bradley Haas
CONCORD, N.H. — A stretch of route 127 in Franklin will now be named after Bradley Haas, the city's former police chief. Haas was shot and killed November 17, 2023 while he was working as a security officer at New Hampshire Hospital. On Friday, Governor Chris Sununu signed SB...
Manchester mom asks for help finding son's stolen shark backpack
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A Manchester mother is asking for help finding a stolen shark backpack that holds sentimental value to her son Leo. Katelyn Duart noticed on Wednesday morning that her car had been broken into and discovered a shoe and her 5-year-old son Leo’s shark backpack was missing.
Man who accused Manchester Bishop of abuse has died
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The man who claimed he was sexually abused by the Bishop of the Diocese of Manchester has passed away. The man’s attorneys asked for a “stay” on his civil lawsuit after revealing he had passed away last week. The lawsuit was filed back...
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