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Former Lancaster State Rep. arrested for wrongful voting and other charges
Former State Representative Troy Merner (R-Lancaster) faces four separate charges, READ MORE
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Man arrested in Mass. on ‘fugitive from justice’ charge in connection with Lowell Street fatal shooting
Investigators have identified all of the involved parties to the shooting, and the ongoing investigation includes whether the person who shot Carlos Rodriguez acted in self-defense. Investigators believe there are additional bystanders who have not come forward to report what they saw and/or heard. Any individuals with direct information about this event who were behind or outside the Red Arrow Diner at 61 Lowell St., are asked to contact the Manchester Police Department at (603) 668-8711 and ask for the Detective Unit. READ MORE
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Victim in Saturday’s fatal shooting identified, police seeking more information from the public
More information was released Sunday by the NH Attorney General’s office in connection to the Nov. 18 “suspicious death” on Lowell Street. READ MORE
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Autopsy results conclusive: Both shooter and victim died of multiple gunshot wounds
An autopsy was completed Saturday on the body of New Hampshire Department of Safety Security Officer Bradley Haas, former Franklin Chief of Police. Chief Haas, 63, was shot and killed at the New Hampshire Hospital while on duty on November 17, 2023. READ MORE
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Londonderry man faces civil rights violation after allegedly placing threatening note on someone’s car
A Londonderry man faces consequences under NH’s Civil Rights Act, including a preliminary restraining order and up to $5,000 in fines if found guilty, for allegedly making an unlawful threat of violence toward another person based on race. READ MORE
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Victims identified in Nashua double homicide
A Nashua man has been charged in connection with two suspicious deaths that occurred in a Maple Street parking lot in downtown Nashua late Friday night. READ MORE
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Remains of Canaan man last seen in 1991 positively identified thanks to new technology
The remains of a Canaan man who left home in June of 1991 and never returned have been positively identified, thanks to a collaborative investigation by the New Hampshire Cold Case Unit working with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME), and advanced technology. READ MORE
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State ‘doubles efforts’ to deter crimes against seniors after spike in elder abuse referrals
The NH Elder Abuse Unit, previously staffed by a prosecutor, victim-witness advocate, and program specialist, has seen a 71% increase in referrals over the last five years (from 758 to 1,295). The increase in referrals is attributable to several factors, including the increase in our older adult population, Attorney General John Formella said during a press conference on Aug. 21. READ MORE
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Strafford County sheriff accused of stealing $19K in county funds; faces other charges
New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella announces that Strafford County Sheriff Mark Brave has been arrested and charged with eight felonies as part of an ongoing investigation into Sheriff Brave’s misuse of Strafford County credit cards. READ MORE
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In light of SCOTUS ruling, NH AG warns of potential rise in student loan debt scam robocalls and robotexts
Attorney General Formella encourages borrowers to be wary of calls or texts which purport to offer debt relief, debt settlement or forgiveness programs. You can get information about all available student loan debt relief and repayment plans at www.studentaid.gov. Application to all programs are free and available online. READ MORE
