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Hot mess: Garbage truck driver dumps load on Melrose Street after realizing trash inside truck on fire

Thursday, September 17, 2020 Carol Robidoux 0

Quick-thinking by a Department of Public Works trash truck driver helped save a city trash truck Thursday after he noticed the contents of the truck were on fire. READ MORE

Alleged burglar found hiding out inside Cherry Avenue apartment

Thursday, September 17, 2020 Manchester NH Police Department 0

A woman called police to say they heard suspicious noises inside their apartment. READ MORE

Psych tests for new cops could catch personality issues including bias, but is used inconsistently

Thursday, September 17, 2020 Ryan Lessard 0

Testing methods and results can vary significantly from one police department to another and from one clinician to another, even within the state, despite the fact that the IACP provides standard guidance for psych testing for police applicants. And until a new law which took effect this summer, not all officers in New Hampshire were tested. READ MORE

Footrace for the Fallen 2020: Run on your own between Oct. 3-5 and support the cause together

Tuesday, September 15, 2020 Manchester NH Police Department 0

Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and safety concerns for our race participants, the Manchester Police Athletic League has decided to make the 2020 race a “virtual” event. Although you will run on your own, we will still be honoring the memories of those heroes lost in the line of duty TOGETHER. READ MORE

Manchester receives $82,000 federal law enforcement grant

Tuesday, September 15, 2020 Andrew Sylvia 0

Last week, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) announced that the Manchester Police Department will receive $82,000 through the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program, which is operated by the DOJ’s Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office. READ MORE

Police use drone to find man hiding on Hall Street after allegedly stealing gun from car

Tuesday, September 15, 2020 Manchester NH Police Department 0

A man is in custody, accused of stealing a gun from a car and then using it to fire at another man who was trying to chase him down. READ MORE

Unsolved case: MPD offers $10K reward for info on 2019 shooting on South Porter Street

Tuesday, September 15, 2020 Manchester NH Police Department 0

In an effort to get more information, the Manchester Police Department is releasing both the envelope the letter came in and surveillance pictures of a vehicle seen in the area that morning. READ MORE

Police looking for suspect in Sept. 13 attempted robbery, stabbing

Monday, September 14, 2020 Manchester NH Police Department 0

The suspect is described as a white male, in his 20s or 30s, medium-length haircut with a ”flip” on the front, tattoos on his neck, and another tattoo of a word around his eye. He was last seen wearing a red shirt and jeans. READ MORE

Body of missing Methuen fisherman recovered from Lake Massabesic

Sunday, September 13, 2020 Carol Robidoux 0

The body of a fisherman from Methuen, Mass., was pulled from Lake Massabesic Sunday after an extensive search by NH Fish & Game that began Friday. READ MORE

Police arrest suspect in Douglas Street armed robbery

Friday, September 11, 2020 Carol Robidoux 0

Police have arrested a suspect in a Sept. 6 assault and robbery on Douglas Street. READ MORE