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CRIME & SAFETY
Officials say pills produced and sold by Manchester man contained fentanyl, methamphetamine
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Federal officials have raised a public safety concern after they say pills containing a mixture of drugs were sold by a Manchester man now facing criminal charges. Jerry Summers, 44, of Manchester, is charged with one count of manufacturing a controlled substance, two counts of distribution...
NH man charged with child endangerment after 11-year-old overdoses on fentanyl
A New Hampshire man is facing child endangerment and drug charges after an 11-year-old in his care overdosed on fentanyl last week. Nashua police said they arrested 31-year-old Tyler Greenhalgh, of Nashua, for felony possession of a controlled drug, subsequent offense, and misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child. Bail was set at $2,500 and he was scheduled to be arraigned on Monday in Nashua District Court.
Fireworks ordinance violation reported in New Hampshire preceding Independence Day festivities
Manchester, NH- Police say two adults and three juveniles were located near illegally set off fireworks on Lake Shore Road and issued ordinances on June 27th. Manchester police responded at approximately 12:20AM after receiving noise complaints in the area near Massabesic Lake. Officers claim they found fireworks in the street along with smoking debris and five individuals.
Manchester police crack down on illegal fireworks near Massabesic Lake
MANCHESTER — Police responded to a fireworks violation early Thursday morning after receiving multiple noise complaints near Massabesic Lake. At around 12:20 a.m., officers were dispatched to Lake Shore Road where they discovered fireworks in the middle of the street and remnants still emitting smoke. Five individuals, including two...
NH man charged with threatening lives of presidential candidates found dead during trial
CONCORD, N.H. — Tyler Anderson, a 30-year-old man from New Hampshire man charged with threatening the lives of presidential candidates last year, was found dead last week while a jury was deciding his verdict. Prosecutors said Anderson issued threats against events hosted by Vivek Ramaswamy and Chris Christie.Anderson's death was confirmed by court documents.Tyler Anderson faced federal charges The jury began weighing the case against Anderson, 30, of Dover on Tuesday after a trial that began Monday. His lawyer did not immediately respond to email and phone messages seeking comment. A court filing said "the government has learned that the...
NH Death Row Inmate Seeks Lesser Penalty After State Abolished Executions in 2019
A man facing the death penalty for the murder of a Manchester police officer is asking a local judge to reduce his sentence. Court officials say Michael Addison was sentenced to death for the October 2006 murder of Manchester Police Officer Michael Briggs, who was killed in the line of duty.
Mass. woman accused of scamming elderly residents in NH
A North Andover, Massachusetts, woman is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from elderly residents in New Hampshire as part of a tech support scam. Rachel Chen, 25, is facing charges in three New Hampshire counties, the attorney general said Monday in a release. In Merrimack County, a grand jury...
14-year-old girl leads police on chase in stolen car in Rindge, police say
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A 14-year-old girl from Manchester is facing several criminal charges after leading police on a chase in a stolen car. Police said they stopped the vehicle around 2:30 a.m. Saturday for speeding through Rindge, New Hampshire. According to police, four passengers jumped out and fled, while...
Haverhill Man Admits To Stealing Money Meant For Veteran Suicide: Feds
David Duren, 48, admitted to wire fraud on Monday, July 1, the US Attorney for New Hampshire said. He faces up to 20 years in prison during his sentencing on Oct. 10. Duren was a program manager at a healthcare provider in Nashua, New Hampshire, and oversaw a $750,000 program funded by a Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant. The money was earmarked for treatments and services for veterans at risk of killing themselves.
Driver seriously hurt in tanker truck crash that caused delays on Everett Turnpike
A truck driver was seriously hurt in a crash that closed lanes on the Everett Turnpike in Nashua, New Hampshire, early Monday morning. New Hampshire State Police said the truck, which was hauling motor oil and hydraulic fluid, crashed around 12:45 a.m. near Exit 8 on the northbound side of the highway. The driver was trapped and had to be rescued by first responders. They were airlifted to Lahey Hospital and Medical Center with serious injuries.
Investigators release autopsy results for man shot, killed by police officer in Manchester
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Law enforcement officials have identifieda man who was shot and killed by a Manchester police officer on Friday. Officials with the New Hampshire attorney general's office said Andrew Smith, 56, of Manchester, died from multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and to abdomen. The manner of his death was homicide.
Hooksett police seek public’s help to identify robbery suspect
HOOKSETT — The Hooksett Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an attempted robbery and assault incident within the town. Authorities have released an image of the individual and are urging anyone with information to come forward. Officer Jennifer Lang is leading...
Former employee arrested for theft from vehicle in Merrimack
MERRIMACK — A Manchester man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly stealing over $2,500 from a parked vehicle in March, Merrimack police said. Branden Decesare, 33, faces a Class A felony charge of theft by unauthorized taking. On March 13, police received a report that someone had stolen cash and...
Driver flees police, crashes into yard in Merrimack
MERRIMACK — A 37-year-old man faces multiple charges after fleeing from police and crashing into a residential yard early Thursday morning. Bryan Spellissy was arrested and charged with DWI, aggravated DWI, disobeying a police officer, reckless operation and criminal mischief following the incident, which began at 1:54 a.m. on Daniel Webster Highway.
Tractor-trailer rolls over in Nashua
NASHUA, N.H (WHDH) - A tractor-trailer rolled over in Nashua overnight Sunday. The accident happened just past Exit 8 on the northbound side of the Everett Turnpike. Firefighters and police responded to the scene, with crews saying the scene will be active for several hours so the product inside the trailer can be offloaded.
Two injured in Weare ATV crash
WEARE — Just after 2 p.m. on Saturday, New Hampshire Fish and Game were alerted by state police about an ATV accident within the All Seasons Campground that left an adult and a minor injured. Authorities, including Weare Police and Ambulance, New Boston Police and Ambulance, and Henniker Ambulance,...
Driver seriously injured in tanker truck rollover in Nashua
NASHUA, N.H (WHDH) - A tanker truck rolled over in Nashua overnight, drawing an emergency response and causing traffic delays that lingered into the Monday morning commute. The accident happened just past Exit 8 on the northbound side of the Everett Turnpike, with the right two northbound lanes closed before reopening shortly after 11:30 a.m.
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