News
‘Disastrous week’ for ODs: ‘Something hit the streets that hit the users hard’
41 overdoses in the past week – the good news? No fatals. READ MORE
Heroin
Police & Fire
Woman passed out behind wheel found with alcohol, heroin, sleeping child in backseat
A woman was arrested on various charges, including child endangerment, after police investigated a car parked at the Gulf Express and remained there for more than an hour. READ MORE
Government
NH AG files civil suit against Purdue Pharma for deceptive marketing of OxyContin
“New Hampshire continues to experience a severe opioid epidemic. Last year alone nearly 500 overdose deaths occurred — almost ten times more than in 2000. The CDC reports four out of five heroin users started with prescription opioids. To defeat the epidemic, we must stop creating new users and part of that is making sure these highly addictive and dangerous drugs are marketed truthfully and without deception and in such a way as not to minimize addiction risks or overstate benefits to patients.” READ MORE
Police & Fire
Work release resident missing from Manchester Transitional Housing unit
Ricky Holloway was convicted in Hillsborough County Superior Court South to two concurrent 1 to 2 year sentences for drug related offenses involving heroin. He received 198 days of time served credited to his sentence. He began his sentence on February 9, 2017 and had been eligible for parole on July 25, 2017. His maximum release date is July 25, 2018. READ MORE
Police & Fire
Police blotter: Public urination, drug possession and bathroom overdose
A run-down of three incidents over the weekend ending in arrests, involving drugs or alcohol. READ MORE
Police & Fire
Woman arrested last week faces new drug possession charges after vehicle search
Based on a search warrant of her vehicle following a July 17 arrest which turned up fentanyl, heroin and crystal meth, Shannon Wells was additionally charged with four counts of possession of a controlled drug with intent to distribute. READ MORE
Police & Fire
Rescuers revive 6-year-old with Narcan, police investigating as possible heroin overdose
Police are investigating the circumstances that left a child unresponsive at a Conant Street apartment. READ MORE
Police & Fire
Man charged with heroin possession, disorderly conduct, after kicking cars on Beech Street
Police say Adi Melkic allegedly stopped traffic before he kicked two cars as they stopped for him on Beech Street. READ MORE
Obituaries
Sam A. Shelby, 29: Beloved son, brother, who touched many lives; lost long, courageous battle with addiction
Visitation will be held at Phaneuf Funeral Home and Crematorium, 243 Hanover St. Manchester, on Monday July 17 from 4-8 p.m.. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday July 18 at 10 a.m., at St. Pius X Church, 575 Candia Road Manchester, with Father Simoneau officiating. READ MORE
Police & Fire
Ronald MacDonald arrested after bulge in his sock found to be heroin
A graffiti check led to the arrest of a city man for possession of heroin, stashed in his sock. READ MORE