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Suspect arrested in New Hampshire crash involving motorcycle
On July 15, police responded to a crash involving a motorcycle on Central Street and Maple Street in Hudson, New Hampshire, according to the Hudson police. Police say a motorcycle made contact with another vehicle on the road, causing damage. The operator of the motorcycle did not stop and left the area of the accident before police arrived. According to the statement, “information developed on the scene,” and police learned that the driver of the motorcycle lived nearby.
Man who admitted he fatally bludgeoned Nashua man sentenced to decades in prison
NASHUA, N.H. — The man who bludgeoned a Nashua man to death nearly three years ago will spend at least the next 37 years in prison. Ryan Barden pleaded guilty in May to second-degree murder and was sentenced at a hearing on Thursday. Jared Daly, 35, was killed in...
Defense says Manchester man ingested hallucinogenic mushrooms before allegedly attacking 86-year-old
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The man accused of assaulting a woman in his home and then his neighbor before the neighbor's dog thwarted the attack said he was on drugs at the time. Donald Pierce, 55, was in court Tuesday for a bail hearing after deciding to waive a probable-cause hearing. He faces numerous charges, including first-degree assault.
Family of pavers twice cited for operating illegal campgrounds in Glocester
GLOCESTER – A family involved in the paving business – who shares a name with a known clan of cross-country paving scammers – has been cited for operating illegal campgrounds twice on town properties in recent years. Town Building and Zoning Official Dennis Begin has ordered owner...
Haverhill Man Apprehended for Alleged Armed Robbery on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue
Last night, Boston police took into custody 58-year-old Jesus Garcia of Haverhill after a reported armed robbery occurred on Massachusetts Avenue near Boylston Street. According to the Boston Police Department's official report, Garcia allegedly gripped his waistband and threatened to shoot the victim before fleeing with a stolen phone and cash.
Single-vehicle crash in Hampton Falls claims one life
HAMPTON FALLS — A fatal vehicle crash early in the morning has claimed the life of a driver in Hampton Falls. New Hampshire State Police responded to a vehicle fire on Exeter Road at about 3:40 a.m. on July 14. The incident involved a Subaru Impreza sedan that had...
Driver arrested after hit-and-run on I-93 in Londonderry
LONDONDERRY — A Manchester man was taken into custody following a hit-and-run crash that occurred early this morning, authorities said. At 7:12 a.m. today, July 15, New Hampshire State Troopers from Troop B received reports of a collision on Interstate 93 southbound. According to the State Police, Kyle Barka,...
NH police chief says communication with Secret Service is key
MANCHESTER, N.H. - As the nation grapples with the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, law enforcement in New Hampshire are already thinking about the lessons learned from Pennsylvania and how they can secure future campaign events. "No chief or no police agency wants what happened on Saturday on their resume," Manchester, New Hampshire Police Chief Allen Aldenberg told WBZ-TV.Secret Service and police coordinate weeks before campaign event Aldenberg has helped secure his fair share of campaign events involving presidents, former and current. Manchester is a popular campaign stop in the swing state of New Hampshire and Secret Service...
Manchester man faces DWI #6 following state police chase
MANCHESTER — A local man was arrested early this morning on multiple charges, including his sixth offense for impaired driving, after leading state troopers on a chase. At 12:45 a.m. today, July 15, calls came into State Troopers at the Troop B barracks about a vehicle weaving dangerously through a construction zone on the F.E.
Massachusetts City Doubles Number of Surveillance Cameras
(TNS) — Police are aiming to keep a better watch on the 23 square miles that make up the city. Officials have begun to install 50 public police cameras in recent weeks as part of the citywide camera network. While a far cry from Lawrence's 500 cameras or roughly 71 per square mile, Methuen's efforts represent a doubling of the city's public camera program to 100 cameras.
Hampstead man indicted on attempted capital murder charge
HAMPSTEAD, N.H. — A Hampstead man who prosecutors say was shot by police after pointing a gun at officers has been indicted on charges, including attempted capital murder. The shooting happened in March while officers were responding to a home on Oldham Road. According to court documents, Robert Boulter...
Battery Explosion Caused MA Apartment Fire, Officials Say
A small fire that broke out on a North Andover apartment balcony earlier this month was caused by a lithium-ion battery that exploded after being left in the sun for hours, the North Andover Fire Department said Monday. Firefighters responded to 99 Edgelawn Ave. for a report of a fire...
Crews respond after sinkhole opens in Lawrence
LAWRENCE, MASS. (WHDH) - Emergency crews responded in Lawrence Wednesday after a sinkhole opened under a local road. Lawrence police in a post on X near 1:45 p.m. said Riverside Drive was closed between its intersections with Ames Street and Pearl Street as a result of the sinkhole. Police did...
Hudson police seek to identify person in Walmart incident
HUDSON — The Hudson Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying an individual connected to an incident that took place at a local Walmart on July 4. Authorities have not disclosed the nature of the incident but emphasize the importance of locating the person in question.
Multiple fatalities reported across New Hampshire in a series of accidents
BELMONT — A motorcycle accident claimed the life of one individual this weekend in a string of deadly incidents across the state. In Manchester, authorities reported a drowning at Crystal Lake that resulted in another death, contributing to the weekend’s tragic toll. A 17-year-old scooter rider was struck...
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