06/09/2012
NASHUA — A Hudson man who was allegedly driving north in the southbound lane of the F.E. Everett Turnpike early Saturday was charged by state police with drunk driving.

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06/09/2012
ALTON, N.H.- A New Hampshire State Police trooper was hospitalized after a motorcycle crash on Saturday afternoon in Alton.  State police said the trooper was en route to Laconia for a public relations event with the fire department when the crash happened on Route 11.

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05/29/2012
The Operation Care holiday weekend traffic enforcement effort conducted by the State Police has come to a successful conclusion, according to Safety Commissioner John Barthelmes. During the extended holiday period that began on Friday, May 25, at 12:01 AM and ended Monday, May 28, at midnight, the State Police logged a total of   48  __ motor vehicle accidents throughout the state with __0_fatalities.  Troopers also monitored speed through aircraft and radar zones, and worked extra patrols looking for alcohol and drug impaired drivers.  State Police Colonel Robert Quinn said the Operation Care holiday weekend enforcement effort recorded the following: 

5166  Vehicle stops

31      DWI arrests

1230Speed court summonses

418    Other court

3201  Warnings

63      Defective equipment tags

34      Commercial vehicle violations

20      Seatbelt Warnings

51      Seatbelt Citations

                      77   Criminal Arrests

                      30  Suspensions

Commissioner Barthelmes states the Department of Safety will continue to operate similar holiday and weekend traffic enforcement efforts to promote and emphasize the importance of highway safety.

 05/25/2012
Matthew McConnell, age 27, of Middleton, NH, was arrested after a pursuit and motor vehicle collision that he caused on Route 16 in Ossipee on Friday, May 25, 2012.  Sergeant James Fogarty, patrolling northbound at approximately 5:26 PM, was forced to take evasive action to avoid being struck by McConnell's vehicle, a Honda CRV, which was then travelling southbound in the northbound lane.    Sergeant Fogarty turned to stop the vehicle, but McConnell refused to stop and, after crossing into the southbound lane again in the area of Boulder Hill, struck a northbound motor home, damaging both vehicles but causing no injury to the other driver.  When McConnell's  vehicle, by virtue of the loss of two tires, was unable to continue further, McConnell, still refusing to submit to arrest, was taken into custody at the intersection between Routes 16 and 171 in Ossipee.  McConnell, claiming to have sustained injuries in the collision, was taken to and medically evaluated at Huggins Hospital in Wolfeboro.  He was then transported to Carroll County Jail in Ossipee.  

McConnell faces numerous charges, including Driving While Intoxicated (2^nd Offense), Reckless Driving, Conduct After an Accident, Disobeying a Police Officer, Driving After Revocation or Suspension (2^nd Offense), Transporting Alcoholic Beverages (Open Container), and Possession of a Controlled Drug.  He remains, at the time of this release, in the custody of the Carroll County Jail, pending arraignment in the 3^rd Circuit Court, District Division - Ossipee.  Sergeant Fogarty was assisted, in the events described above, by members of the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, the Ossipee Police Department, and other members of New Hampshire State Police, Troop E.

On Saturday, May 26, 2012, at approximately 9:26 a.m. the NH State Police responded to a report of a commercial vehicle that had driven off the roadway and overturned in the area of mile marker 42 on Interstate 89 southbound in the Town of Grantham. Upon arrival, Trooper First Class (TFC) J. Steinmetz discovered a single motor vehicle that had overturned in the median. It was a described as a 1991 Ford FT900 10 Wheel Dump truck registered to a company in Sunapee, New Hampshire.  The driver and only occupant of the vehicle, Mr. Leo PUTNAM of Springfield, New Hampshire Age 74 was trapped inside the dump truck that was lying on its right side. The truck was spewing fuel and smoke was coming from the engine compartment.  TFC Steinmetz retrieved an axe from his cruiser and smashed the windshield in order to get the driver out of the vehicle. (The dump truck did not end up catching fire). Preliminary investigation at the scene indicated that the vehicle was traveling southbound in the travel lane when the left front tire blew out. After this occurred, the vehicle abruptly turned left in an uncontrolled manner. It crossed the high-speed lane and entered the median where it drove onto an embankment and overturned.  The driver sustained several broken bones as a result of the crash. They are all considered non-life threatening. The interstate was shut down temporarily while a helicopter from Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center landed on the highway and took the driver to the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon to be treated and evaluated further for his injuries.  The crash is still under investigation at this time by TFC Steinmetz. State Police units were assisted at the scene by the New Hampshire Department of Transportation, the Grantham Fire Rescue and the Grantham Police Department.  Additionally, the Department of Environmental Services was notified as a result of the fuel spill.  If anyone saw this accident occur or has any further information regarding this crash, please contact TFC Steinmetz at the Troop D Barracks in Concord, New Hampshire at 603-223-8496. 

On May 23, 2012, at approximately 1110 hours, Troopers from Troop C responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Route 9 W/B at Richer Road.  Upon arrival, Troopers were informed by witnessed that the female driver attempted to flee the scene, but could not free the vehicle from the embankment/ mailbox posts, which it collided with.  The female operator fled from the collision scene on foot, through the woods adjacent to route 9.  The female operator was located approximately one hour after police arrival when she re-emerged from the woods along Route 9 within 2/10^th of a mile from the crash scene.  The female operator was identified as, Ariel L. DESPRES, Age: 32  Of Marlborough, NH.  DESPRES was arrested for Conduct after an Accident.  DESPRES was also charged with Driving under the Influence.  DESPRES was released on $2,000 dollars Personal Recognizance Bail.  DESPRES will be arraigned in the 8^th Circuit- Keene District Court on June 13, 2012.  The following agencies assisted with the investigation.  Stoddard Police Department, Marlborough Police Department, and the Cheshire County Sheriff’s Department.  There are no further details to be released at this time.  Any further inquiries can be directed to TFC Michael Anger at Troop C.   

On 05-14-12 at approximately 0200 hours, an inmate at the New Hampshire State Prison Minimum Security Unit was reported as an escapee following a head count.  Michael Cayton, age 24, was found missing at the 0100 head count, which was then reported to the New Hampshire State Police.  An investigation was then initiated by Trooper Daniel Baldassarre of the New Hampshire State Police Major Crimes Unit and Department of Corrections Investigator Sergeant Marc Marchand.  A New Hampshire- wide broadcast was then sent out to all State, County, and Local police agencies asking them to be on the lookout for Cayton and giving his physical description and last known clothing description.  Numerous known acquaintances and family members of Cayton were interviewed and it was believed that Cayton was still in the Concord area.  Continuing to follow the leads developed, the investigation led to the Meadowbrook Apartment Complex on Fisherville Road in Penacook, where Cayton was believed to be hiding in the apartment of a friend. 

Detective Baldassarre, Sergeant Marchand, members of the Concord Police Department, as well as members of the New Hampshire State Police Troop-D in Concord  responded to the Meadowbrook Apartments and surrounded the apartment that Cayton was believed to be hiding in.  Upon getting no response at the door, the renter of the apartment granted law enforcement permission to enter and search the apartment.  Prior to entering the apartment, Cayton made contact with the renter by phone and then agreed to speak with the police.  After speaking with Cayton by phone for several minutes, Cayton was confirmed to be in the apartment and convinced to give himself up.  Cayton then exited the apartment and was arrested without incident at 1620 hours.  Cayton was subsequently returned to the New Hampshire State Prison, where he is expected to be charged with the Class B Felony of Escape.

On Friday May 4, 2012 at approximately 0730 hours, the NH State Police Troop E began an investigation into a possible violation of a criminal bail order. The investigation revealed that David C. GOODSON age 63 of Tamworth, NH had possibly violated a criminal bail order from a previous arrest back in March of 2012, which prevented him from having any contact with an ex-girlfriend and preventing him from being at her residence.  Troopers then arrived at the ex-girlfriend’s residence located at 372 Turkey Street in Tamworth, NH and made contact with her and her elderly father age 89. At that time, the ex-girlfriend was being uncooperative with the Trooper’s investigation into the whereabouts of Mr. GOODSON and probable cause was then developed to believe that Mr. GOODSON was actually inside of the ex-girlfriend’s residence at that time and refusing to come out and turn himself in.

A search warrant and arrest warrant were subsequently obtained for the residence and Mr. GOODSON. After numerous attempts to contact Mr. GOODSON and have him come out and turn himself in were unsuccessful, Troopers then entered the residence along with a State Police Canine and subsequently located Mr. GOODSON hiding in a second floor crawlspace. He was taken into custody without any further incident at that time. Mr. GOODSON was charged with Violation of a Criminal Bail Order and Resisting Arrest. He is currently being held at the Carroll County Jail on $10,000 cash bail.  Investigation also revealed that the ex-girlfriend had aided Mr. GOODSON by helping conceal him in the crawlspace shortly after the initial contact by the first responding Troopers.  The ex-girlfriend, identified as Yvonne STAPLES, age 58 was then arrested as well and charged with Hindering Apprehension. Ms. STAPLES was released on $3,000 personal recognizance bail.  Members of the Tamworth Police Department and the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office assisted at the scene.

At approximately 6:00 PM on 4/11/12 Trooper Amanda Johnson of the New Hampshire State Police, Troop F observed two vehicles racing southbound on Interstate 93 in Holderness at a high rate of speed.  Trooper Johnson stopped one of the vehicles and arrested the operator, Austin St. Laurent, age 20, of Chichester, NH for reckless driving.  The other vehicle involved in this incident is described as a newer model black Mitsubishi Eclipse with a temporary NH vanity plate.  Anyone who witnessed this incident, or who may have information about the operator of the Mitsubishi Eclipse is asked to contact Trooper Amanda Johnson at Troop F at 271-1170

On 4/7/12 at approximately 1:56 a.m. the New Hampshire State Police responded to a report of a pick-up truck that had driven off the roadway and through the side walls of a garage located across the street from a residence at #42 School Pond Road in Danbury. There were no vehicles parked inside the garage at the time. Further witness reports indicated that the vehicle managed to back out of the garage and flee the area.  Troopers Beauchemin and Grieco arrived on scene and they were able to locate a New Hampshire registration plate that identified the vehicle as a red 1997 Chevrolet 1500 pick up truck.  Shortly thereafter additional reports indicated that a vehicle fitting the same description was stopped approximately a mile away on Eastern District Road.  Troopers responded and located an abandoned vehicle matching the  license plate found at the scene. The vehicle was heavily damage and contained splintered pieces of the garage wall in the windshield and bed of the truck.  A canine track was initiated that met with negative results. It subsequently confirmed that the occupant(s) had been picked up and driven from the scene. State Police continue to investigate this incident.  Anyone with information pertaining to this incident are encouraged to contact Trooper Beauchemin of  the State Police-Troop D at 603-223-8496.  Any press related questions pertaining to this investigation should be referred to Trooper Joshua Beauchemin at New Hampshire State Police Troop D.  603-223-8496.

On April 2^nd, 2012 at approximately 3:35 PM, the NH State Police arrested Logan Wheeler, age 24, of North Haverhill after the vehicle that he was traveling in was stopped on Route 112 in North Woodstock.  Wheeler was taken into custody on multiple outstanding warrants for Burglary, Driving After Suspension, and Violation of Probation/Parole.  The driver of the vehicle, Deena Kinne, age 43, of North Haverhill, was also arrested and charged with Hindering Apprehension.  The arrest resulted from an exhaustive criminal investigation that included the efforts and cooperation of multiple agencies, including Troopers from the NH State Police- Troop F, Major Crime Unit, and members of the Haverhill and Piermont Police Departments.  Kinne was processed and released on $10,000 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled for arraignment at the 2^nd Circuit Court- Plymouth District on May 24^th, 2012.  Wheeler was held overnight at the Grafton County Jail on $77,000 cash bail and was arraigned at the 2^nd Circuit Court-Lebanon District  on 4/3/12.  After his arraignment, he was remanded back to the Grafton County Jail, where he is being held on $25,000 cash bail.  Probable Cause hearings are pending.

Colonel Robert Quinn of the New Hampshire State Police, Carroll County Attorney Thomas Dewhurst, and Carroll County Sheriff Christopher Conley announce the arrest of Justin Roy, 33, of 6 Odina Drive, Albany, New Hampshire, on two arrest warrants for Second Degree Assault.  Roy was arrested without incident on Wednesday, April 04, 2012, at approximately 10:30 A.M. by Troopers with the State Police Major Crime Unit, State Police Troop-E, and deputies from the Carroll County Sherriff’s Office.  

The New Hampshire State Police and the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office had been conducting an investigation into a serious assault that was reported on December 19, 2011, in the Town of Albany, NH.   The victim of the assault, a 2 year old boy, had been flown by medical helicopter from Memorial Hospital in Conway, new Hampshire to the Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine, with life threatening injuries.  This investigation is on-going and there is no further information at this time.  Any future inquiries should be addressed to County Attorney Thomas Dewhurst at (603) 539-7769.

On Sunday March 18, 2012 at approximately 4:40pm, the NH State Police-Troop F responded to Canon Mt. Ski Area in Franconia, NH for the report of an unresponsive male skier who was found on a ski lift.   Littleton Ambulance and Littleton Regional Paramedic responded to the ski area.  They attempted to revive the man but were unsuccessful.  The male victim was identified as John Denapoli (age 47) of Lunenburg, MA.  Denapoli had been skiing with friends and family all day and was on the ski lift by himself when he was found.   The death was not suspicious and is not being investigated as a ski related death as there was no evidence to show that a ski related injury or accident had occurred.  The NH Medical examiner’s office did respond to the scene.  Because of the circumstance including the age of the victim,   an autopsy will be performed. The death is being investigated by Trooper Mark Suttmeier of Troop F, there is no more information available at this time.

At approximately 4:26 p.m. emergency personnel responded to Bath on Route 302 in the vicinity of E-Z Steel for a motorcycle accident in which the lone occupant had received serious injuries. Upon arrival, personnel found BRENT ALLEN of Central St. Woodsville, NH (age 22) had been operating a 1998 Honda Motorcycle westbound on Route 302 and failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway. The motorcycle had gone off the right roadway and struck an embankment and mailbox post; causing him to be ejected from the motorcycle and thrown a short distance. Mr. Allen was initially transported to Cottage Hospital for treatment, but due to the seriousness of his injuries he was later transferred to the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center by helicopter.  The cause of the accident is still under investigation by Tr. Mark Suttmeier, but speed appears to be a factor.  Agencies assisting were the Bath Fire Department, Woodsville Ambulance, Grafton County Sheriff’s Department and the Haverhill Police Department.

On March 6, 2012 the New Hampshire State Police, assisted by the Tamworth Police Department investigated a single vehicle accident on Depot Road in Tamworth.  At 8:25 p.m.  Thomas M. Fraser, 26 of Tamworth was traveling westbound on Depot Road when he lost control of the vehicle and struck several trees trapping himself and a passenger identified as Robert Fraser.  Members of the Tamworth and West Ossipee Fire Departments were able to free them from the vehicle and wreckage.  Thomas was transported via helicopter to the Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital; Robert was transported via ambulance to Memorial Hospital where he was later transferred via helicopter to Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital.  Thomas M. Fraser was arrested at Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated and summoned to the 3^rd Circuit - Ossipee District Court on May 17, 2012.  At this time Speed and Alcohol are be investigated as contributing factors.

At about 2200 hours, 02/28/12, Trooper Joshua Quigley stopped two vehicles for speeding violations on the F.E. Everett Turnpike just north of Exit 11 in Merrimack. His cruiser was behind the two vehicles in the breakdown lane with its emergency lights flashing. Trooper Quigley was seated in his cruiser writing the summonses for the speeding drivers when he was struck from behind by a third vehicle.  This third vehicle continued past the impact with the cruiser. Trooper Quigley released the two speeding drivers and pursued the third vehicle. Trooper Quigley was able to stop the third vehicle south of Exit 12 in Merrimack.

The driver that struck Trooper Quigley was identified as:

Padma POUDEL age: 25 of Manchester, NH.

Neither Trooper Quigley nor POUDEL was injured in the collision. Both vehicles suffered minor damage.

POUDEL was summonsed to appear in the Merrimack District Court for violation of RSA 265:37-a, Motorist Duties When Approaching Highway Emergencies, the "Move Over Law".

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Sgt. L.A.Copponi of Troop B at

603-666-3333

February 26, 2012
BEDFORD, N.H. -- A pair of bald eagles landed on 101 in Bedford, forcing state police to close a lane of traffic Sunday morning.  A trooper noticed the eagles around 6:45 a.m. on 101 Eastbound just before it merges with the Everett Turnpike. 

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 CCadfsdasjflkfjlfdsFebruary 23, 2012
ALBANY, N.H. -- A man was killed after crashing into a tree in Albany on Thursday morning, state police said.  The driver was trying to pass in a legal passing zone on Route 16 when he lost control and hit a tree, police said.  The driver, identified as Corey Boivin, 27, of Gilford, died at the scene, according to police.
 

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February 19, 2012
CONCORD, NH
An impaired driver struck a state police cruiser Friday night on Interstate 393 in Concord after crossing into the breakdown lane where the cruiser was parked, the police said.  Robert Bryson, 39, of Loudon, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. No one was injured during the accident, which the police said happened at 10:16 p.m. Friday.

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February 18, 2012
BOSCAWEN, NH
A Manchester man was arrested Thursday night after leading state troopers on a chase up Interstate 93 into Boscawen, driving until all four of his tires were deflated and fleeing into a field, the police said yesterday.  Michael Lemire, 35, was leaving a suspected drug house in Manchester in a green GMC Jimmy when city police officers tried to stop him at about 9:15 p.m. Thursday, according to the state police. The Manchester police said they started following Lemire on Walnut Street and tried to pull him over in the area of Pearl and Maple streets after he didn't use a required turn signal.Click here for more...

On January 17, 2012 at approximately 6:41 pm, members of the NH State Police and Chesterfield Police Department were called to a motor vehicle collision on Route 9 (in Chesterfield) near Big Deal Discount convenience store, which resulted in a lone fatality.

The initial investigation revealed that BENJAMIN MOSELEY of Charlestown, NH was driving west on Route 9 in a 2000 Mazda Protégé  when he crossed into the east bound lane and struck a 2005 Volvo tractor trailer, which was driven by PAUL MODZELEWSKI of Staten Island, NY

MOSELEY died as a result of the injuries sustained in the collision.  MODZELEWSKI was taken to the Cheshire Medical Center where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries and released.  It is unknown at this time why MOSELEY crossed into oncoming traffic.  Assisting at the scene were the Chesterfield, Keene, Spofford and Westmoreland fire departments, as well as Diluzio Ambulance Service.  The collision remains under investigation and anyone who has information is encouraged to call State Police at 603-358-3333. 

On Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at approximately 5:43 p.m. Troopers from the Troop A Barracks in Epping were called to respond to a report of a rollover motor vehicle crash on Route 16 Northbound just south of the Exit 9 area.  It was reported that a vehicle had jumped the guardrail, left the roadway and plunged into the Cocheco River.

The initial investigation revealed that the crash which only involved one vehicle occurred on Route 16 in Dover at the Cocheco River Bridge just south of Exit 9.  Based on the initial on scene investigation it appears that a 2005 Dodge Ram pickup being operated by Dylan TUCKER, age 19, of Deerfield, New Hampshire was heading northbound when the operator lost control of the vehicle, struck and rolled over the guardrail that separates the southbound lanes from the woods on the right.  The vehicle came to rest facing east in the Cocheco River.  Mr. TUCKER was transported to Wentworth Douglas Hospital with serious life threatening injuries and was quickly flown by Med-Flight to Boston General Hospital.  There were also 2 passengers in the vehicle, Anthony NADEAU, age 19, of Epping, New Hampshire and Jacob ELLIS, age 20, of Dover, New Hampshire.  Both were also  transported to Wentworth Douglas Hospital with non life threatening injuries and possible hypothermia.

In does appear that speed may be a factor in this crash however the crash still remains under investigation.  Any witnesses to this vehicles operation prior to the crash or anyone that may have further information related to this crash please contact Trooper Craig Gagne at 603-223-8490 or email at Craig.Gagne@dos.nh.gov.  Assisting at the crash scene were members of the Dover Fire and Rescue.

On 01-09-12 at approximately 7:06 p.m. members of the New Hampshire State Police Troop-D Concord responded to a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 93 in the Town of Northfield, New Hampshire involving personal injury.  According to the initial investigation, a 2011 Subaru Imprezza was northbound on Interstate 93 in the area of mile marker 56, when the vehicle drifted to the left and into the median strip.  The vehicle then crossed both southbound lanes and entered onto the southbound shoulder where the vehicle struck several trees.  No other vehicles were involved in the accident.  The driver of the vehicle, James Fortier age 43 of Alexandria, New Hampshire sustained serious leg injuries as a result of the accident.  Investigation revealed that Fortier fell asleep while driving and although injured was still able to call 911 on his cell phone following the accident.

Due to the serious injuries resulting from the accident, the DART Helicopter was called in to transport Fortier to the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.  Both lanes of Interstate 93 southbound south of exit 20 were closed for approximatley one hour while Fortier was extricated from the vehicle and began receiving treatment in the DART Helicopter.  One lane of Interstate 93 southbound was opened shortly thereafter.

The New Hampshire State Police were assisted at the scene by the Northfield Police Department, Tilton Police Department,  and the Sanbornton Police Department who also assisted in detouring traffic off the Interstate at exit 20, onto Route 3 and Route 132, and then back onto the Interstate at exit 19.  The Tilton/Northfield Fire Department and the Sanbornton Fire Department assisted with the medical treatment and extrication of Fortier.  Anyone who may have witnessed this accident is requested to contact Trooper Bruce Laroche of the New Hampshire State Police Troop-D Concord at (603) 271-3636.

On January 8, 2012 at approximately 0440 hours, Officers from the Epping Police Department and Troopers from the New Hampshire State Police-Troop A barracks responded to a report of a single unit motor vehicle collision on Red Oak Hill Rd. in the Town of Epping, NH.  The driver of the vehicle, Scott Currier, age 26, of Epping, NH, suffered serious injuries in the collision.  A male passenger and two female passengers suffered minor injuries.  All were transported to the Exeter Hospital for treatment.  A male passenger in the vehicle, identified as Joshua M. Pratt, age 25, of Newmarket, NH, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.  Currier was arrested and was charged with negligent homicide, aggravated driving while intoxicated, and operating while a habitual offender.  Assisting the New Hampshire State Police at the scene was the Epping Police Department, Epping Fire Department, and the New Hampshire State Police Technical Accident Reconstruction Unit.

Anyone with information pertaining to this collision is asked to contact Trooper Matthew Locke, NH State Police-Troop A at (603) 223-8490.

DURHAM, N.H. -- An 82-year-old hiker missing overnight in Durham has been found, officials said.  More than 100 people searched the woods around Durham for Bruce Charity, who went missing in an area off of Dame Road on Monday afternoon.  Emergency crews were called to the scene about 6:20 p.m. when his wife called to say he had not returned home.

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On 12/11/11 at approximately 9:00 AM, a routine motor vehicle stop by the State Police for speeding resulted in a felony level drug arrest  in Jefferson, NH.  Tr. Jesse Sherrill of the NH State Police- Troop F stopped a vehicle driven by William Dougeneck, age 41, of Bethel, Maine for speeding on Route 115 in the Town of Jefferson.  Upon making contact with Dougeneck, Tr. Sherrill noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the interior of his car.  A consent to search the vehicle was obtained by Tr. Sherrill, which resulted in the seizure of approximately two pounds of marijuana.  Dougeneck was arrested, processed, and released on bail pending a court arraignment at the 1^st Circuit Court-Lancaster District, on January 23, 2012.

On December 10, 2011 at approximately 0116 hours, troopers from the NH State Police Troop--A responded to a report of a single unit motor vehicle crash on Route 101 westbound at the off-ramp to Route 1 north in the town of Hampton, NH.   The vehicle had been travelling west on Route 101 when it exitted toward Route 1 north and lost control.  The vehicle rolled over several times before coming to rest on the westbound on-ramp to Route 101.

The driver of the vehicle, David W. Frazier, age 44 of Barrington, NH, suffered serious injuries and was transported to the Exeter Hospital for treatment.   A male passenger in the vehicle suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.  His name is being withheld pending notification to his family.  Frazier was arrested and has been charged with negligent homicide and aggravated driving while intoxicated.  Assisting the New Hampshire State Police at the scene was the Hampton Police Department, Hampton Fire Department, the NH State Police Technical Accident Reconstruction Unit and the NH Department of Transportation.  Anyone with information pertaining to the crash is asked to call Tr. John Kelly, NH State Police Troop-A at (603) 223-8490.

BRENTWOOD, N.H. -- Route 101 from Exit 7 in Epping to Exit 9 in Exeter reopened at about 5 a.m. Saturday, more than seven hours after a crash involving a state trooper and a tractor-trailer.  New Hampshire State Police Trooper Gary Ingham suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries after the crash in Brentwood, police said. He was airlifted to Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston and was said to be doing much better Saturday morning.  The driver of the tractor-trailer wasn't injured, said police. Ingham's K9 partner, Diablo, suffered minor injuries and was expected to make a full recovery.

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On 11/19/2011 at 5:00 PM the New Hampshire State Police, Troop F, received a report of a motor vehicle collision on Interstate 93 in the town of Ashland.  The collision had been reported by a resident in the area who heard it.  The investigation has revealed that Amanda Gagnon, 17 years of age, of Allenstown, NH was driving a 2009 Ford Escape southbound when she drifted off the right side of the roadway for an undetermined reason.  She struck an embankment and the vehicle rolled several times.  She was ejected from the vehicle.  The cause of this collision remains under investigation but preliminary investigation does not suggest that impairment was a contributing factor.

Gagnon sustained serious injuries in the collision and was transported to Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth by the Plymouth Ambulance and was subsequently flown to the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon.  There are no updates on her condition available at this time.  The NH State Police were assisted at the scene by the Ashland and Holderness Police Departments as well as the Ashland Fire Department and Plymouth Ambulan ce.  This collision remains under investigation by Trooper Shawn Torsey of the New Hampshire State Police,  Troop F.  If anybody has any information concerning this collision please call Trooper Torsey as 846-3333.

On November 17, 2011, at about 0057 hours, Troopers from State Police Troop B in Bedford responded to a reported motor vehicle accident on the F.E. Everett Turnpike in Merrimack. Arriving Troopers located a two-vehicle crash in the northbound lane between Exits 11 and 12.  Each vehicle was occupied by a sole driver. 

The involved parties were identified as Ashley DAUGAN, age 19, of Old Orchard Beach, Maine and Michael MURPHY, age 37, of Merrimack, NH.  Preliminary investigation indicates both parties were traveling northbound on the turnpike when DAUGAN passed MURPHY. DAUGAN lost control of her vehicle and struck the median guardrail. DAUGAN’s vehicle caromed back into the northbound travel lane and was struck by MURPHY’s vehicle.

Both DAUGAN and MURPHY were injured in the crash. DAUGAN was transported to the Elliot Hospital in Manchester. MURPHY was taken to Saint Joseph’s hospital in Nashua.

Personnel from Merrimack Police and Fire Departments assisted at the scene.

Traffic on the turnpike was restricted to a single lane during the investigation.

The crash remains under investigation by Trooper Stefan Czyzowski of Troop B. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Tpr. Czyzowski at Troop B at 603-666-3333. 

On Tuesday November 15, 2011 at around 2:10pm,  the NH State Police responded to a report of a rollover motor vehicle accident in the town of Campton, just south of exit 28 southbound.    Upon arrival a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer was found on its roof in the center median.   Investigation showed the vehicle had gone off the left side of the roadway and then came back onto the road.  It appears the driver then lost control of the vehicle causing it to go back off the left side of the road.  The vehicle flipped several times landing on its roof between the northbound and southbound lanes of I-93.  The Driver, and only passenger  Samuel Carey of Manchester, NH who appeared to be unrestrained,  was ejected from the vehicle.   He was airlifted to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center with serious internal injuries where he later died from his injuries.  The cause of the accident is not known at this time and is still under investigation. 

The accident is being investigated by Trooper First Class Seth Cooper of the NH State Police, Troop F.  Also assisting at the scene were members of the NH State Police Troop G,  the Campton Police Department,  the NH Department of Transportation, Campton-Thornton Fire and the Plymouth Fire Department.

On Sunday, November 6, 2011 at approximately 7:30 pm, the New Hampshire State Police Aviation Unit was contacted by New Hampshire Fish & Game to assist in the search for three lost hikers in Gilmanton.  At approximately 5:00 p.m. the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department was notified about three lost hikers in the Belknap Mountain Range. According to Conservation Officer Lieutenant James Juneau, the lost hikers included 31 year-old scout leader William Sherwin of Brookline, Mass., and two 14-year-old scouts who were hiking as part of a Boy Scout Troop from Brookline, MA.  The troop departed from Camp Bell in Gilmanton on Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. and began a nine-mile hike. At 1:15 p.m., the three hikers left the main group at the summit of Straightback Mountain, and were last seen heading west on a trail leading towards Mount Anna and back to the camp.

The three hikers used a cell phone to call another member of the troop at 2:37 p.m. to advise they had gotten off the trail and were lost. The last cell phone contact from the three hikers was at 4:24 p.m. A father of one of the lost scouts notified New Hampshire State Police, who in turn called Fish and Game Dispatch.  The lost hikers were described as being equipped with some water, snacks, a map and a compass. They were not prepared with lights or warm gear for overnight temperatures which dropped below 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Due to the mountainous terrain, efforts to contact the hikers or determine their position by their cell phones proved unsuccessful.  Conservation Officers responded to the scene, along with members of the Gilmanton Police and Fire Departments, and personnel from the Daniel Webster Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Search teams were deployed to search area trails. At 8:00 p.m., the New Hampshire State Police helicopter responded and searched area woods utilizing night-vision goggles and a FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared) camera that is capable of seeing heat signatures.  At about 10:12 pm the flight crew, utilizing the Night Vision Goggles, was able to locate a light in the woods.  The flight crew was able to use the FLIR camera to see the hikers signaling for help.  The State Police were able to capture video of the rescue with the onboard video recording system.  The lost hikers were located in the woods more than two miles from the camp and about 200 yards from a main trail. The State Police Helicopter stayed on the scene until ground teams reached the hikers’ position at 10:50 p.m. The hikers were cold and tired, but not injured. They were able to hike out on their own to the Old Stage Trail, along with the rescue team, and arrived at the Camp Bell parking lot at 11:35 p.m.

On November 1, 2011 at approximately 1135 AM the New Hampshire State Police investigated a motor vehicle crash on Rte. 3 in North Stratford.  Preliminary investigation has shown that  a 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass driven by Donna Malone of Stratford, NH was south on Rte. 3 when it crossed the center line and struck the unloaded trailer of a 1994 Kenworth tractor trailer truck, driven by        Raymond Primo of Pittsburg, NH.

Malone suffered critical injuries that required her to be air lifted by DART to Dartmouth Medical Center in Lebanon, NH.  Primo sustained no injuries in the crash.  The cause of the crash is still under investigation by Trooper First Class Paul Rella of Troop F, who was assisted at the scene by members of Troop G as well as the Stratford Hollow Fire Department and the Groveton Ambulance.

 On Saturday October 29, 2011 at approximately 12:55 am,  a motor vehicle accident involving a State Police cruiser occurred on Route 116 in the town of Franconia.  The accident occurred while Trooper Matt Favreau, of Troop F, was involved in a pursuit of a vehicle he was attempting to stop for a traffic violation.  Trooper Favreau activated his emergency lights to stop the vehicle on Main Street in Franconia.  The vehicle continued at a slow speed in the parking lot of a local business,  but failed to yield to Trooper Favreau.  The vehicle then swerved towards Trooper Favreau's cruiser nearly hitting him.   The vehicle then continued south on Route 116 toward the town of Easton.  Trooper Favreau then continued to pursue the vehicle south on Route 116.   The vehicle failed to stop and continued at a high rate of speed.   As Trooper Favreau was trying to stop the vehicle,   he lost control of his cruiser in a curve.   The cruiser went off the left hand side of the road and landed on its side.  The cruiser received heavy damage and had to be towed from the scene.  Trooper Favreau was taken to Littleton Regional hospital, by Franconia ambulance, for minor injuries and later released.  The suspect vehicle involved in the pursuit was a gray or silver BMW  coupe,  with a partial NH plate, with the first three digits of 334.  Anyone with any information on this vehicle is asked to call the NH State Police at 846-3333.  Also assisting at the scene was the Franconia Fire Department.

On October 28, 2011 at approximately 01:05 , Troop B Troopers responded to a report of several vehicles off the road on Interstate 93 between exits 7 and 10, in both the north and southbound lanes of travel.  This was a result of temperature dropping causing the roadway to freeze over.

Tpr.Vicente was assisting a motorist who had struck the guardrail between exits 7 and 8 northbound.  The vehicle had come to a final rest in the middle lane of the highway.  As a result, Tpr. Vicente positioned  his cruiser behind the vehicle to protect it.  As he was placing flares behind his cruiser, to provide additional warning, a vehicle driven by Andrew DICKINSON,  21 of Concord, NH, spun out of control and struck the rear of Tpr. Vicente's cruiser.  Both vehicles then struck the guardrail.  DICKINSON was cited for Reckless Operation at the scene.  A short time later the Manchester Fire Department arrived on scene.   As the firefighters were exiting their truck,  Tpr. Vicente observed a tractor trailer unit approaching the scene.  The tractor trailer lost control and subsequently struck the Manchester Fire Truck.

In a separate incident northbound, a vehicle lost control on the ice covered road, spun out and struck the guardrail.

At exit 8 northbound, a tractor trailer lost control and went through the guardrail coming to rest on the slope.

At exit 9 a vehicle spun out of control subsequently rolling over in the median.

On the southbound side, a State Police Cruiser,

while responding to another crash, spun out of control and subsequently struck the guardrail. 

There were also two other separate crashes on the southbound side of the interstate by exit 7.

On I293 a vehicle spun out of control hitting the guardrail on the Merrimack River Bridge at the Manchester, Bedford Line.

There were no reports of injuries at any of the  crashes.

State Police Troop B was assisted in large part by: Manchester Fire Department, Manchester Police Department and the Bedford Police Department.

Interstate 93 northbound remained closed for several hours due to the amount of accidents, and the need for heavy salt treatment to take effect, to make the road passable.

New Hampshire Attorney General Michael A. Delaney, New Hampshire State Police Colonel Robert Quinn, and Pelham Police Chief Joseph Roark, announce that an investigation is ongoing into an officer-involved shooting incident.  The incident took place in the road outside a residence at 14 Hobbs Road in Pelham, New Hampshire at approximately 5:25 a.m. this morning.

The incident began when police officers in Lowell Massachusetts responded to a domestic assault situation at about 3:30 a.m. in Lowell, Massachusetts.  That domestic assault situation is being investigated by the Lowell Massachusetts Police Department.  To date, the investigation has revealed that the adult male involved in that domestic situation eventually fled in his car towards New Hampshire.  He was pursued by several police officers from multiple agencies into Pelham, New Hampshire, where he was forced to stop on Rte. 38 in Pelham. Officers on the scene attempted to convince the male subject to surrender peacefully.  Instead, the male subject stepped out of his car armed with a handgun.  The police continued to talk to the male subject and spent a considerable amount of time trying to get him to surrender.  The male subject did not surrender or drop his handgun.  He got back into his car and drove off of Rte. 38 down onto Hobbs Road in Pelham.  An unmarked police cruiser forcibly stopped the male subject’s car in front of 14 Hobbs Road.  The male stepped out of his car, armed with a handgun.  Shortly after that, the male subject advanced towards several police officers while making statements to them and armed with a handgun.  As the man continued to advance on the officers with his handgun, several officers from multiple agencies fired at the man, hitting and killing him.  One of the responding police officers suffered damage to his ear as a result of the gunfire.  No other officers or civilians were injured.  The deceased male subject has been identified as Alberto Pagan, age 21, of Dracut, Massachusetts.  An autopsy will be done on the deceased on Sunday, October 23, 2011, to determine his exact cause and manner of death.  The investigation is still ongoing.

October 15, 2011
CONCORD, N.H. -- A state police cruiser was hit by a car as the trooper was attempting to pull over another driver Saturday night, said officials. At about 11:06 p.m. the trooper clocked a vehicle going 91 mph in a 65 mph zone on Interstate 93 southbound in Concord, according to investigators.

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On October 10, 2011, at approximately 4:45PM the New Hampshire State Police responded to Chapman Pond Road in Sullivan for a reported untimely death in a vehicle fire.  The State Police were met by members of the Sullivan Fire Department who initially responded to the reported vehicle fire.  Upon controlling the fire, the fire department located an unidentified body in the vehicle.  The body was consumed by the fire and an autopsy has been scheduled for Tuesday.  The vehicle was also totally consumed by the fire.  This incident is being investigated jointly by the New Hampshire State Police and the New Hampshire Fire Marshal’s office.  Anyone with information regarding this fire or a missing person is asked to call the State Police at 223-8494.  The State Police and Fire Marshal’s office were assisted at the scene by the Sullivan Police and Fire Departments.  There is no additional information at this time.

 On October 4, 2011 at approximately 9:30 State Police from Troop F investigated a motor vehicle crash on I-93 in the Town of Ashland.  Preliminary investigation has shown that a 1998 Ford Escort, being driven by Michael E. Manuel of   Thornton, NH was traveling south on I-93, approaching Exit 24 in Ashland when his vehicle suddenly veered across both southbound lanes of I-93 and into the median.  The Ford then travelled up the steep embankment of the median where it began to travel sideways where it struck and flipped over the guardrail of the northbound lane of travel.  The Ford then landed in the passing lane of the I-93 northbound where it continued to roll across the remaining lanes of travel and into the median strip dividing I-93 north and the I-93 on ramp at Exit 24, where it came to rest.

Manuel was ejected from the car where he was treated at the scene by members of the Ashland Fire Rescue and subsequently transported to Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth in serious to critical condition.  He was later transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital for further treatment of his injuries.  It appears that speed and alcohol are contributing factors in the crash.  As a result, Manuel has been charged with Driving While Intoxicated.  The remainder of te crash still remains under investigation at this time.  Assisting at the crash were Troopers from Troop F, Troop G and Troop D , as well as a Trooper from the Technical Accident Reconstruction Unit in Troop E.  Also at the scene where the Ashland Police Department and the Ashland and Plymouth Fire Rescue Units.

On September 20, 2011 the NH State Police Narcotics & Investigations Unit with the assistance of the VT State Police, Keene, and Walpole, NH Police Departments completed a two month investigation into the crime of Uttering a Forged Prescription.  As a result of this investigation, two people were arrested, Robert PHELPS of Bellows Falls, VT and Shaun LEGASSE of Bellows Falls, VT.  Mr. Phelps was charged with five counts of Uttering a False Prescription.  Mr. Phelps is scheduled for arraignment on October 12, 2011 at 8:00 AM in the 8^th Circuit Court, Keene District Division.  Mr. Legasse was charged with five counts of Uttering a False Prescription.  Mr. Legasse is scheduled for arraignment on November 2, 2011 at 8:00 AM in the 8^th Circuit Court, Keene District Division and November 7, 2011 at 8:00 AM in the 2^nd Circuit Court, Lebanon District Division. 

On Friday, September 16, 2011 at 11:55 pm, Troopers from NH State Police  Troop B barracks responded to a single motor vehicle crash on Interstate 93 north in Salem.  Upon arrival, Troopers found  a 2006 Ford F-150 with extensive damage from a significant impact with a large tree.   The driver and a passenger sustained fatal injuries from the crash.  Troopers identified the driver as Michael Joyce, age 29, of Stoneham, Massachusetts and the passenger as Karina ODonnell, age 23, of Merrimac, Massachusetts.    

The initial investigation revealed that the pickup truck was traveling north on Interstate 93 and for reasons unknown at this time drove through the  beginning portion of the off ramp to the Salem Rest Area and into the woods.  The vehicle then struck a large tree before coming to rest at the edge of a small body of water.  The investigation is ongoing however it appears speed may be a factor. 

Two of the three lanes of Interstate 93 north remained open throughout the investigation.  Department of Transportation assisted with the closure of the emergency breakdown lane and right travel lane  while Troopers reconstructed the accident, gathered evidence and removed the vehicle from the woods.  Salem Fire and Salem Police also assisted at the scene.  Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Trooper Juan Infante at 603 223-8985.

No further information will be available at this time.

 

September 16, 2011
SALEM- At 11:55 pm, Troopers from NH State Police Troop B barracks responded to a single motor vehicle crash on Interstate 93 north in Salem.  Upon arrival, Troopers found a 2006 Ford F-150 with extensive damage from a significant impact with a large tree.   The driver and a passenger sustained fatal injuries from the crash.  Troopers identified the driver as Michael Joyce, age 29, of Stoneham, Massachusetts and the passenger as Karina ODonnell, age 23, of Merrimac, Massachusetts.    

The initial investigation revealed that the pickup truck was traveling north on Interstate 93 and for reasons unknown at this time drove through the  beginning portion of the off ramp to the Salem Rest Area and into the woods.  The vehicle then struck a large tree before coming to rest at the edge of a small body of water.  The investigation is ongoing however it appears speed may be a factor.  Two of the three lanes of Interstate 93 north remained open throughout the investigation.  Department of Transportation assisted with the closure of the emergency breakdown lane and right travel lane while Troopers reconstructed the accident, gathered evidence and removed the vehicle from the woods.  Salem Fire and Salem Police also assisted at the scene. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Trooper Juan Infante at 603 223-8985.  No further information will be available at this time.

September 10, 2011
KEENE- At 2:25am, Trooper Sean Eaton observed a pickup truck stopped in the travel lane on Route 9, facing westbound.  While Trooper Eaton approached the pickup truck, it accelerated at a high rate of speed, turning left onto Base Hill Road in Keene.  Trooper Eaton observed the pickup truck turn right into the T-Bird mini-mart at the junction of Route 10 and Base Hill road in Swanzey.  When Trooper Eaton approached the pickup truck, he observed a  lone male in the driver's seat.  The male operator drove off at a high rate of speed turning south on Route 10.  Trooper Eaton activated his blue lights and siren and attempted to stop the pickup truck.  The pickup truck traveled southbound on Route 10 in Swanzey and attempted to make a left turn onto North Winchester Street in Swanzey but failed to negotiate the turn, striking a utility pole.  The pickup truck continued on North Winchester Street where the operator proceeded through a stop sign and struck a building at the intersection with Main Street.

The operator was transported to Cheshire Medical Center in Keene and then driven by ambulance to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Center in Lebanon for treatment of injuries sustained during the crash.  The New Hampshire State Police Traffic Accident Reconstruction Unit investigated the collision scene. Assisting at the scene of the collision was the Swanzey Police Department, the Keene Police Department, and the Swanzey Fire and Rescue Squad.  The case is currently under investigation; however preliminary investigation reveals that the male subject was not wearing his seatbelt and that alcohol and speed appear to be factors in the collision.  The operator will be facing charges of Disobeying a Police Officer and Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated.  Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to Contact Trooper Sean Eaton at Troop C in Keene at 603-358-3333.

September 3, 2011
KEENE-New Hampshire State Police Troop C, in conjunction with the Keene Police Department, conducted a sobriety checkpoint on Main Street in the city of Keene. During the checkpoint, law enforcement screened a total of 206 vehicles, yielding the following results: 

Raymond Ardine, age 29 of Dublin, NH - DWI Subsequent/Possession of Drugs/Open Container

James Maiella, age 38 of Keene, NH - DWI

Tony LaFlamme, age 25 of Nashua, NH - DWI

Paul Lacoste, age 36 of Keene, NH - DWI

Michael Ruggles, age 21 of Keene, NH - DWI

Ryan Rendon, age 25 of Leominster, MA - Open Container

Gregory Moniz, age 39 of Leominster, MA - Open Container

Ethan Hassell, age 38 of Gardner, MA - Open Container

Daniel Guerrin, age 37 of Marlow, NH - Open Container

In addition to the arrests and summonses noted above, there was one motor vehicle summons issued and nine warnings.  The New Hampshire State Police is committed to using the Sobriety Checkpoint as a tool to deter, detect and apprehend the impaired driver.  This program is approved and supported by the NH Highway Safety Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

September 2, 2011
MERRIMACK- At approximately 9:54 a.m. State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on the Everett Turnpike south.  The crashed occurred just north of the Exit 12 on ramp in the town of Merrimack.  The initial investigation revealed that a 1998 BMW 328i driven by Meghan E. Shaw, age 36, from Hopkinton, NH was traveling south on the Everett Turnpike in the left lane of two lanes of travel.  She became distracted which resulted in the vehicle leaving the paved portion of the roadway and traveled onto the dirt and gravel median.  Shaw attempted corrective action swerving back into the left lane but due to this over correction she lost control of the vehicle and ultimately struck the median guard rail damaging a significant portion of the gaud rail.  Shaw sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries as a result of the crash and was transported to a local hospital by Merrimack Fire and Rescue.

The vehicle sustained extensive damaged along the entire driver's side.  In addition, the driver's door was ripped off the vehicle and wedged into the gaud rail.  Shaw was utilizing a seat belt and all air bags deployed as a result of the impact.  The left lane of the Turnpike was closed while Troopers investigated the crash scene.  In addition, Department of Transportation crews responded to the scene to make repairs to the gaud rail before the left lane was reopened at approximately 12:30 pm.  

August 27, 2011
DANVILLE- At approximately 7:33 p.m. Troopers from the Troop-A Barracks in Epping responded to Main Street in the Town of Danville to assist the Danville Police Department with a fatal motor vehicle crash.  Initial investigation revealed that a 1994 Pontiac Sunbird was traveling eastbound on Main Street when for an unknown reason it crossed into the breakdown and struck a parked a 2009 Kia Sportage that was facing east.  The operator of the Pontiac Sunbird, identified as a 46 year old Hampton, NH resident, was transported to Parkland Medical Center in Derry however he succumb to his injuries.  This crash remains under investigation by the New Hampshire State Police, Troop A and State Police Technical Accident Reconstruction Unit.  Anyone that may have further information related to this crash please contact Trooper First Class John Hennessey at 603-223-8490 or email at John.Hennessey@dos.nh.gov.

August 27, 2011
NASHUA- At about 12:45 am, Troopers from State Police Troop B in Bedford responded to a reported motor vehicle crash on the F.E. Everett Turnpike in Nashua. Arriving Troopers located the scene by the Exit 8 off ramp. One victim was being attended to by medical personnel.  Subsequent investigation determined there were two vehicles involved, a passenger car and a motorcycle.  The victim was determined to be the driver of the motorcycle. He was identified as James Morency, age 38, of Tyngsborough, Massachusetts.  Morency suffered severe injuries. He was transported to Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua where he was pronounced dead.

Preliminary investigation indicates that Morency was driving southbound on the Turnpike when he struck the rear-end of a second vehicle.  Morency was thrown from the motorcycle and landed in the travel lane. His motorcycle came to rest in the breakdown lane.

August 26, 2011
CHICHESTER, NH -   On Friday August 26, 2010, the New Hampshire State Police, Troop D, conducted a Safety and Sobriety Checkpoint on Route 4 in the Town of Chichester. During the checkpoint, State Troopers screened a total of 401 vehicles, which yielded 9 arrests.

The arrests included three motorists for Possession of Drugs, three motorist for Driwing While Under the Influence and one motorist  was arrest for a Felony Warrant for Burglary,parole violation and possession of a controlled drug with hypodermic needles. Also cited during the evenings checkpoint, were two occupants of a motor vehicle for Open Containers of Alcohol. All subjects arrested are scheduled for arraignment in the Concord District Court.

The New Hampshire State Police is committed to taking an aggressive stance in utilizing  Safety and Sobriety Checkpoints as a tool to deter, detect, and apprehend persons while driving when intoxicated.  New Hampshire has some of the most aggressive laws in the country to fight the intoxicated driver and we are dedicated to using those tools to their full extent to make sure our citizens and visitors are safe when operating their vehicles on our roadways.

August 20, 2011
LONDONDERRY- During the hours of 9:00 pm, Friday, August 19, 2011 through 3:00 am, Saturday, August 20, 2011, Troopers from State Police Troop B in Bedford and Officers of the Londonderry Police Department conducted a sobriety checkpoint in Londonderry.

The checkpoint was authorized by an order of the Rockingham County Superior Court and conducted in accordance with guidelines promulgated by the New Hampshire Attorney General's Office.

Troopers and Officers screened a total of one hundred and two (102) vehicles. Along with numerous warnings,  a total of seven (7) people were arrested:

Matt Sheehan, age 45, of North Chelmsford, MA, was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

Jennifer Clark, age 19, of Manchester, NH was charged with Underage Driving While Intoxicated.

John Crowley, age 33, of Everett, MA, was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

Gabriel Nunez, age 19, of Derry, NH, was charged with Underage Driving While Intoxicated and Transporting a Controlled Drug.

Melissa Smith, age 33, of Methuen, MA, was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Possession of a Controlled Drug and Possessing an Open Container of Alcohol.

Jason Ralph, age 23, of Derry, NH, was charged with Possession of a Controlled Drug.

Joshua McLynch, age 25, of Derry, NH, was charged with Possession of Narcotics, Possession of a Controlled Drug and Transporting a Controlled Drug.

All arrested suspects were subsequently released on bail and face later arraignment on the charges in the Derry District Court.

Colonel Robert Quinn of the New Hampshire State Police and Chief William Hart of the Londonderry Police and the officers of their departments consider the detection and apprehension of impaired drivers to be a priority of their departments. They will continue to collaborate and utilize sobriety checkpoints and other means to deter, detect and remove impaired drivers from New Hampshire's roadways.

August 20, 2011
CONCORD — The New Hampshire State Police Friday honored its own, and a few other people, at its first awards ceremony.  State Police Col. Robert Quinn said the ceremony and awards were to recognize “extreme acts of compassion, heroism and bravery” of officers and the public who went above and beyond the call of duty.

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August 09, 2011
WARNER- At approximately 5:00 am the New Hampshire State Police responded to a reported  burglary at the Evans Express Mart on South Main St. in Warner.  An employee arrived at work to find the front door window smashed and a large rock on the floor inside the building.  Investigation revealed that several undisclosed items were taken from the store to include food and cigarettes.  A security video tape was secured and is being analyzed for a potential suspect.  The suspect is a white male between the age of 18 and 25. The suspect was wearing a hooded sweatshirt at the time of the incident.

August 5, 2011
HILLSBOROUGH - Two motorcyclists allegedly trying to elude police died last night when their motorcycles left the road at high speed and crashed into a wooded area.  According to State Police Troop B, troopers were called to the scene of the crash on West Main Street about 11:25 a.m. and at the request of Hillsborough police undertook the investigation. 

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August 03, 2011
LEE- On Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at approximately 3:04 p.m. Troopers from the Troop-A Barracks in Epping responded to Route 125 in the Town of Lee to assist the Lee Police Department with a serious motor vehicle collision. 

Initial investigation revealed that a 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser was traveling Route 125 southbound when the operator attempted to pass another vehicle.   The Toyota Land Cruiser struck a 1991 Hino truck that was traveling northbound.

A 2003 Ford Taurus traveling behind the 1991 Hino truck avoided colliding with the other two vehicles, but sustained damage as a result of driving through debris.

The Toyota Land Cruiser was being operated by an unknown male driver.  He was flown by DHART helicopter to The Massachusetts General Hospital with serious injuries.  The operator of the Hino truck, identified as George Kitz, age 57, of Strafford, NH was transported by ambulance to Wentworth Douglas Hospital with minor injuries.   The operator of the Ford Taurus, identified as Pamela Fraser, age 45, of Nottingham, NH was not injured.

Assisting at the scene were both the Lee Police Department and Lee Fire Department.

This collision remains under investigation by Trooper Tamara Hester of the NH State Police/Troop-A and the New Hampshire State Police Technical Accident Reconstruction Unit.  Anyone that may have further information related to this crash is asked to please contact Trooper Tamara Hester at 603-223-8490.

August 1, 2011
KEENE- Mr. Jason Raymond and Mrs. Kristi Raymond, both of Springfield, Vermont, were arrested on one count each of Forgery, a class A felony.  These arrests are the result of an investigation initiated in May of 2010, and involving the cooperation of several police agencies, to include the New Hampshire State Police, Troop-C, the Springfield Vermont Police Department and the Ludlow Vermont Police Department.  These charges are linked to a criminal conspiracy to defraud a local Sullivan County business of over $13,000.00 in cash which is alleged to have been motivated in part by underlying drug addictions.  The investigation remains open with the possibility of additional arrests.  Jason and Kristi Raymond are due to appear for arraignment in the Claremont District Court on today's date at 1300 hours.  Questions and / or additional information regarding this investigation can be directed to Trooper Eric Berube, of the New Hampshire State Police, Troop-C.

July 27, 2011
NORTH HAMPTON- At 9:06pm, a three vehicle motor vehicle accident occurred on Route 95 in the town of North Hampton.  Preliminary investigation has determined that a 2008 Honda Accord, being driven by Sylvia Hull, age 61 of Sabattus, Maine, collided with a 2005 Freightliner tractor trailer combination being driven by Robert Goodman, age 51 of  Lewiston,  Maine.  Both these vehicles, which had been travelling north on Route 95, left the roadway, crossed the median and veered into southbound traffic, striking a 2009 Honda Accord being driven by Alden Milton, age 80, of Goffstown, New Hampshire.  

Hull suffered serious injuries and was transported by DHART med-flight to Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine.  2 passengers in Hull's vehicle suffered minor injuries and were treated and released from the Portsmouth Regional Hospital.  Goodman was transported to the Exeter Hospital suffering from minor injuries.  Milton suffered serious injuries and was transported to the Portsmouth Regional Hospital.  There were 2 passengers in Milton's vehicle; one was transported to the Portsmouth Regional Hospital with serious injuries, and the other suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by Assistant Medical Examiner Laura Foley.  

Traffic on Route 95 was stopped in both directions for a period of time while the DHART helicopter was on scene.

Assisting the State Police at the scene were both the North Hampton Fire Department and North Hampton Police, Hampton Fire Department, Portsmouth Fire Department, Newington Fire Department,  both Greenland Fire and Greenland Police Departments, and the New Hampshire Department of Transportation.

The accident is being investigated by Trooper Christopher Storm and Trooper Thomas Conlon of the New Hampshire State Police Troop-A.  Anyone with with information regarding the accident is asked to call either Trooper Storm or Trooper Conlon at (603) 223-8490.    

July 26, 2011
STEWARTSTOWN- The New Hampshire State Police are seeking the public's help in locating a missing juvenile from Stewartstown, NH. Anyone having information as to the whereabouts of:

Celina Cass

Age 11

Height: 5 ft. 5 inches

Weight: 95 lbs.

Color Eyes: Hazel

Color Hair: Brown (waist length)

Last seen wearing: pink shirt, pink pullover, blue shorts and shoes.  Celina was last seen at her residence on Washington Street at 9:00 p.m. last night.  Anyone with information is asked to call the New Hampshire State Police at 603-846-3333.

July 22, 2011
SEABROOK- On Friday, July 22, 2011 the New Hampshire State Police Troop A, in conjunction with the Seabrook Police Department, Hampton Police Department, and the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office conducted a sobriety checkpoint on Route 1A in the Town of Seabrook. The New Hampshire Department of Safety, Office of Emergency Management also provided support during the checkpoint.  During the checkpoint law enforcement screened a total of 801 vehicles.  As a result, there were 17 individuals arrested:

Samantha LENZ, age 17, of Plaistow, NH was charged with Minor Possession of Alcohol.

Michael SCHIDLOVSKY, age 54, of Durham, NH was charged with Possession of A Controlled Drug.

Yousaf QUAZI, age 20, of Hampton, NH was charged with Possession of A Controlled Drug.

James BURKE, age 20, of Hampton, NH was charged with Possession of A Controlled Drug.

Louis VALENTINO, age 47, of Boston, MA was charged with Driving While Under The Influence of Liquor.

Daniel SANTOS, age 17, of Salem, NH was charged with Minor Possession of Alcohol.

Mario PORTELA, age, 18, of Salem, NH was charged with Minor Possession of Alcohol.

Sarah COSTA, age 18, of Salem, NH was charged with Driving while Under The Influence of Liquor.

Messiah PORTELA, age 17, of Salem, NH was charged with Minor Possession of Alcohol.

Theresa KAMBERALIS, age 48, of Haverhill, MA, was charged with Driving While Under The Influence of Liquor.

Kris MARCOCCIO, age 30, of Burlington, MA was charged with Possession of A Controlled Drug.

George DELANO, age 24, of Dover, NH was charged with Driving While Under The Influence of Liquor.

Alex CARTER, age 23, of 23, of Lowell, MA was charged with Driving While Under The Influence of Liquor.

Lucas PINHEIRO, age 19 of Shrewsbury, MA was charged with Minor Possession of Alcohol.

Jefferson DOSANJOS, age 19 of Shrewsbury, MA was charged with Minor Possession of Alcohol.

Thomas WORMELL, age 53 of Hampton, NH was charged with Driving While Under The Influence of Liquor.

David KING, age 32, of Tewsbury, MA was charged with Driving while Under The Influence of Liquor.   

Other violations included two motorists being cited for having open containers of alcohol and one driver cited for operating after suspension.  Two other subjects were taken into protective custody as well. All subjects arrested are scheduled for arraignment in the Hampton District Court.  The New Hampshire State Police is committed to using the Sobriety Checkpoint as a tool to deter, detect, and apprehend the impaired driver. 

July 21, 2011
STODDARD- At approximately 1303 hours, troopers from New Hampshire State Police-Troop C were called to a report of a motor vehicle collision on Route 9 in Stoddard involving two passenger cars and a tractor trailer unit.

The investigation revealed that Lynda Copeland of Halifax, VT was operating a Toyota Prius westbound on Route 9 when she crossed into the eastbound lane of Route 9 and collided with a Walmart tractor trailer unit being operated eastbound on Route 9 by David Snedeker of Weare, NH.  L. COPELAND’s husband Arthur Copeland was riding as a passenger in the Prius. After the initial collision, Angelique Coll of Swanzey was traveling westbound on Route 9 in her Mitsubishi Eclipse and could not avoid colliding with parts from the Prius and tractor trailer unit.  L. Copeland was flown by a D.A.R.T. helicopter to Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital in Lebanon to be treated for life threatening injuries.  A. COPELAND was transported to Cheshire Medical Center in Keene by ambulance to be treated for non-life threatening injuries and Coll was transported to Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.  Snedeker was uninjured.

At this time, the collision remains under investigation.  Anybody with information pertaining to this collision is urged to call Tpr. Michael Anger at 603-358-3333.  State Police was assisted at the scene by the Stoddard Police Department, Antrim Police Department, Hancock Police Department, New Hampshire Marine Patrol, Stoddard Fire Department, Antrim Fire Department, Sullivan Fire Department, Keene Ambulance, Antrim Ambulance and DiLuzio Ambulance.  

July 19, 2011
HAMPTON - At approximately 5:20 p.m. Troopers from the Troop-A Barracks in Epping were called to respond to a report of a serious motor vehicle crash at the Hampton Toll Plaza.  It was reported that the crash involved 5 to 6 vehicles with unknown injury.

Initial investigation revealed that this was a 6 vehicle crash that occurred in the following manner.  A 2001 Chrysler Town and Country operated by Kyle Hagan of Portsmouth, NH, age 48 was traveling north  through the open road tolling section of the Hampton Toll Plaza on Interstate 95.  Mr. Hagan stated that he was traveling in the left lane, when a tractor-trailer unit, operated by Stephen Wilson of East Machias, ME, age, 37, stopped suddenly in front of his vehicle.  Mr. Hagan swerved into the right lane and struck the rear of a 2010 Honda Accord, operated by Gary Morin of Portsmouth, NH, age 44, causing Mr. Morin’s vehicle to go underneath the tractor-trailer unit.  The impact also caused Mr. Morin’s vehicle to strike both a 2007 Honda Accord driven by Joseph McIntyre of North Yarmouth, ME, age 38, as well as 1999 Volvo 70 driven by John Raposa of So. Portland, ME, age 61.  This collision caused Mr. McIntyre’s vehicle to strike the rear of a 2006 Honda CRV driven by Hao Nguyen of Dover, NH, age 36. 

Both Mr. Hagan and Mr. Morin were transported to the Portsmouth Regional Hospital in Portsmouth with what appeared to be minor injuries at this time.   Both of the Honda Accords, the Town and Country as well as the Honda CRV were towed from the scene.  The tractor trailer and the Volvo were able to be driven from the scene. 

It does not appear that speed or alcohol were factors in this crash however the exact cause remains under investigation.  Anyone that may have further information related to this crash please contact Trooper Michael Shupe at 603-223-8490 or email at Michael.Shupe@dos.nh.gov.   Also assisting at the scene were members of the Hampton Police Department, Hampton Fire and Rescue and New Hampshire Department of Transportation, Hampton Patrol Shed.

 July 19, 2011
DANVILLE- At approximately 6:02 p.m. Troopers from the Troop-A Barracks in Epping responded to Route 111 in the Town of Danville to assist the Danville Police Department with a serious motor vehicle crash. 

Initial investigation revealed that a 2001 Mazda Protégé was traveling Route 111 westbound when for an unknown reason it crossed the center dividing line striking a 2002 Hyundai Elantra that was traveling eastbound head on. 

The operator of the Mazda Protégé, identified as a 25 year old Salem, NH resident, was flown by DHART helicopter to The Massachusetts General Hospital.  The operator of the Hyundai Elantra, identified as Tracy Anne Descoteaux of Brentwood, NH was transported by ambulance to the Lawrence General Hospital in Massachusetts. Descoteaux’s young child was with her at the time of the crash and was flown by Boston Med Flight to the Massachusetts General Hospital.

This crash remains under investigation by the State Police Technical Accident Reconstruction Unit.  Anyone that may have further information related to this crash please contact Trooper Thomas Conlon at 603-223-8490 or email at Thomas.Conlon@dos.nh.gov

July 13, 2011
GILSUM – Hours after police blockaded the downtown area of Gilsum on Wednesday, a man targeted in several Amber alerts surrendered, Massachusetts state police said.  Police agencies in four states spent most of Wednesday searching for Matthew Slocum, 23, who allegedly kidnapped his 4-month-old son, Raymond, and the boy's mother, Loretta Colegrove, after a deadly house fire in White Creek, N.Y., about 4 a.m. Wednesday.

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July 11, 2011
CHICHESTER -- A 3-year-old boy and his 26-year-old female caretaker, both of Barnstead, were seriously injured in a crash that closed Route 4 for more than three hours Monday, state police said.  The names of the victims have not been released, but police reportedly said the woman is not the boy’s mother.  Both victims were taken to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. It took about an hour to extricate the woman, and she was taken to the hospital by medical helicopter, police said.

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July 10, 2011
WEARE, N.H. -- The Attorney General's Office and the New Hampshire state police Major Crimes Unit were investigating a home in Weare on Sunday.  River Road has been blocked off at both ends while officers conduct an investigation.  Officials are not commenting on the nature of the incident at this time.

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July 9, 2011
WILTON—Wayne Fisher, who was attacked last year by alleged ax murderer Glenn Rodgers, said everyone who knew Rodgers expected him to snap one day, but no one thought he'd kill his uncle, Noel St. Laurent.

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July 5, 2011
ACWORTH - At approximately 5:14 p.m. on July 5, 2011, the New Hampshire State Police responded to a motor vehicle crash on Cold Pond Road in Acworth.  Preliminary investigation revealed that Jasmine R. POSSIEL was operating a 2001 Ford Escort north on Cold Pond Road and then turned into the driveway of a residence. After turning into the driveway, POSSIEL collided with the residence. No one was inside the residence at the time of the crash.  POSSIEL was transported to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon for treatment of injuries sustained during the crash.  The New Hampshire State Police were assisted on scene by personnel from the Acworth Fire Department.  The crash remains under investigation at this time.  Anyone with information regarding the crash is urged to contact Trooper Jason Yarosz at Troop C in Keene at 603-358-3333.  No further information regarding this investigation will be released at this time.

June 30, 2011
MANCHESTER - At approximately 4:50 pm Trooper Matthew Lapierre of the Troop B barracks stopped a 1997 Buick Park Ave on Route 293 north in the city Manchester for an inspection violation.  The driver, produced a license but the Trooper quickly discovered that the driver was not the individual listed on the license.  The driver, later idetified as Stephen Dejoy, age 30, of Manchester, NH fled the scene on foot, running down a steep embankment of the highway.  The Trooper and a Manchester Police officer who had arrived to assist gave chase.  Dejoy lost his footing as he attempted to escape and fell down the embankment and into the Merrimack River.  Dejoy subsequently surrendered and was pulled from the river by Trooper Lapierre and arrested without further incident.

A small quantity of Herion was recovered while searching Dejoy at the time of his arrest.  In addition, it was learned that Dejoy was currently on parole and had a parole warrant in effect.  A female passenger in the vehicle, a Susan Sparks, age 41, of Manchester, NH, was also taken into custody and charged with Possession of a Narcotic Drug, Heroin.  Sparks made bail and is be due to appear in Manchester District Court on July 11, 2011.  

Dejoy was charged with Possession of a Narcotic Drug, Heroin; Disobeying a Police Officer; Resisting Arrest and a Parole Violation Warrant.  Dejoy is being held pending a Probable Cause hearing in Manchester District Court on a date to be determined.  In addition, Dejoy has a 72 hour parole violation hold from the Manchester Probation and Parole office.

June 28, 2011
HAMPTON- At approximately 7:30 p.m. Troopers from the Troop A Barracks in Epping were called to respond to a report of a motor vehicle crash at the Hampton Side Toll. It was reported that the crash involved 4 to 5 vehicles with unknown injury.

Initial investigation revealed that this was a 4 vehicle crash that occurred in the following manner. A 2005 Ford Expedition operated by Susan CEDENO of Sandown, NH age 36 was traveling into the Hampton Side Toll from Route 101 west. Ms. CEDENO stated that she felt ill and fainted. The Expedition then struck a 2011 Ford Edge operated by Michael VIGLIOTTE of Raymond, NH age 65 who was also traveling toward the Hampton Side Toll. The Expedition then continued into the Toll Plaza where it struck and traveled over a concrete barrier. After striking the barrier the Expedition then struck the left side of a 2003 Ford F-150 operated by Wayne COULL of Hooksett, NH age 46. This caused the F-150 to hit the rear of a 2011 Hyundai Sonata operated by Gregory MCPHAIL of Stratham, NH age 58.

Ms. CEDENO was transported to Exeter Hospital in Exeter with what appeared to be minor injuries at this time. The Expedition and Ford F-150 had to be towed from the scene. The Ford Edge and Hyundai were able to be driven.

It does not appear that speed or alcohol are factors in this crash however the exact cause remains under investigation. Anyone that may have further information related to this crash please contact Trooper Michael Shupe at 603-223-8490 or email at Michael.Shupe@dos.nh.gov.  Assisting at the scene were members of the Hampton Fire and Rescue.

While attempting to catch up with the vehicle Trooper Trask was flagged down by a motorcyclist who directed him to a specific driveway.  Trooper Trask turned up the driveway to 150 Londonderry Turnpike, the address of a Tree Service Company.  The vehicle was located abandoned at the top and was identified as a 2003 Ford Mustang. 

Workers from the company indicated that the driver of the vehicle had fled in a specific direction.  A State Police K9 was called to the scene and the subject was subsequenty apprehended without incident. The subject was identified as Craig FORD, Age 24, from Auburn, NH.  

FORD was subsequenlty charged with Reckless Driving, Disobeying a Police Officer and Open Alcohol Container.

June 28, 2011
HOOKSETT - At approximately 1622 hours, Trooper Trask was traveling on Route 28 in the town of Hooksett when he observed a black Ford Mustang approaching him while passing a tractor trailer unit in the opposite lane (solid line violation).  Trooper Trask activated his blue emergency lights in an attempt to stop the vehicle as it passed.  Upon reversing directions Trooper Trask observed the vehicle accelerating away from him, again in the opposite lane of travel. 

While attempting to catch up with the vehicle Trooper Trask was flagged down by a motorcyclist who directed him to a specific driveway.  Trooper Trask turned up the driveway to 150 Londonderry Turnpike, the address of a Tree Service Company.  The vehicle was located abandoned at the top and was identified as a 2003 Ford Mustang. 

Workers from the company indicated that the driver of the vehicle had fled in a specific direction.  A State Police K9 was called to the scene and the subject was subsequenty apprehended without incident. The subject was identified as Craig FORD, Age 24, from Auburn, NH.  FORD was subsequenlty charged with Reckless Driving, Disobeying a Police Officer and Open Alcohol Container.

June 27, 2011

 

HOOKSETT - At about 10:10 pm, Troopers from Troop B in Bedford were investigating a two-vehicle collision on Route 3A at the intersection of the Interstate 93 ramps in Hooksett. While there, Trooper Juan Infante was nearly struck by another vehicle traveling on Route 3A. While another Trooper continued the crash investigation, Tpr. Infante left and pursued this vehicle. Upon stopping it, he was joined by Trooper Francisco Vicente. The driver, and sole occupant, was found to be intoxicated and was arrested by the Troopers. He was identifed as:

Nicholas TILTON, age: 29 of Webster, NH

TILTON was booked at the State Police barracks in Bedford and faces charges of: Driving Under the Influence of Liquor and Motorist Duties When Approaching Highway Emergencies (the "Move Over Law") in the Hooksett District Court.  State Police remind everyone of the daily risks faced by Troopers and all emergency personnel working on New Hampshire's roadways.  Troopers will also continue to aggressively pursue those drivers who pose a serious danger to our community by driving while impaired.

June 13, 2011
NASHUA- Trooper Francisco Vicente stopped a vehicle on the F.E.Everett Turnpike in Nashua for motor vehicle violations. Based on information developed during the stop, the Trooper seized the vehicle and applied for a search warrant. The warrant was granted. Tpr. Vicente conducted the search and recovered a quantity of cocaine, marijuana, and a handgun. The handgun had been reported stolen during a burglary of a residence in Newfields, NH. After a brief investigation, Tpr. Vicente obtained arrest warrants and was able to locate and arrest one:

Clay HUMPHREY, age 25, of no permanent address.

HUMPHREY stands charged with: Possession of Narcotics (2 counts), Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Distribute, Possession of a Controlled Drug, Being a Felon in Possession of a Weapon and Receiving Stolen Property.

June 25, 2011
LEBANON - The family and friends of a young Grafton couple shot to death last weekend filled a courtroom Wednesday afternoon at the arraignment of the man charged with killing them.

Robert LaCombe Jr., 24, is being held without bail in the shooting deaths of Crystal Farnham, 23, and William Hatch, 24. He is charged with two counts of second-degree murder.

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June 22, 2011
 

CONCORD — The two city police officers struck late Wednesday night by an errant vehicle were treated and released from Concord Hospital, New Hampshire State Police said.  Police identified the two as Concord police Sgt. Cori Casey and Master Patrol officer Eric Crante.