New Hampshire News

October 26, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media BEDFORD, N.H. — A Manchester man was arrested early Sunday after driving the wrong way on Interstate 293 and the F.E. Everett Turnpike, according to New Hampshire State Police. At 1:07 a.m. on Sunday, October 26, 2025, State Police dispatch received multiple reports of a vehicle traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of I-293 in Manchester near Exit 5. Troopers were notified that the wrong-way vehicle continued onto the F.E. Ev

October 26, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media CENTER OSSIPEE — At 4:31 a.m. Sunday, Center Ossipee Fire Department (COFD) was dispatched to a residence on Beech River Circle for a report of a pellet stove pipe glowing red with a possible fire inside the venting. According to the department’s summary, Engine 3 responded under the command of Sgt. Sandahl, along with Squad 1 and Chief Dana Cullen Jr. (Car 1). Action Ambulance was requested to stand by for medical support. On arriva

October 22, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media HAMPTON, N.H. — The Hampton Police Department reports the arrest of Stephen L. Hopping, Jr., 54, of Hampton on multiple felony-level offenses following a lengthy investigation related to the manufacturing and distribution of child sexual abuse images. According to the department, on October 21, 2025, officers executed an arrest warrant at a residence on Towle Avenue in Hampton. As part of the underlying investigation, investigators a

October 21, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media HAMPTON FALLS, N.H. — A California man was arrested after a pursuit on Interstate 95 that began in Hampton Falls and ended near Exit 3 in Portsmouth. According to New Hampshire State Police, the driver is charged in connection with alleged speeding, flight from a traffic stop, and possession of multiple fraudulent driver’s licenses. At 9:30 p.m. on Monday, October 20, 2025, Trooper Patrick Vetter of Troop A observed a 2023 Chevrolet

October 21, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media BELMONT, N.H. — A Belmont man was cited after a collision involving a City of Laconia police cruiser on Saturday night in Belmont, according to New Hampshire State Police. At 8:05 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025, State Police dispatch received a report of a crash at the intersection of Old Prescott Hill Road and Laconia Road. Troopers from Troop E responded to the scene to conduct the investigation. The preliminary on-scene invest

October 20, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media WESTMORELAND, N.H. — New Hampshire Conservation Officers report that a missing man from Vermont was recovered from the Connecticut River in Westmoreland on Sunday after a multi-agency search and dive operation. According to officials, at approximately 11:28 a.m. on October 19, Conservation Officers were notified that a man last seen around 10:00 p.m. on October 18 had departed the Putney, Vt. side of the Connecticut River in a canoe

October 19, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media CANTERBURY, N.H. — A Massachusetts driver is deceased following a pursuit and crash on Interstate 93 early Sunday in Canterbury, according to New Hampshire State Police. At 12:51 a.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2025, a trooper from Troop D attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding on I-93 northbound near Exit 12. The driver did not stop, and a pursuit ensued. State Police reported that the vehicle, a blue 2020 Honda Civic, was observed tr

October 15, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media ROCHESTER, N.H. — Shortly before 5 p.m., while Rochester fire companies were responding to the structure fire in Somersworth, Rochester Emergency Communications received a report of a motor-vehicle crash involving a single vehicle into a utility pole in the area of 967 Salmon Falls Road, according to emergency radio traffic. Upon arrival, companies located one vehicle into a pole with the occupants out of the vehicle. Radio reports i

October 15, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media SOMERSWORTH, N.H. — Shortly before 5 p.m., the Somersworth Fire Department was dispatched to 508 High St. for a reported kitchen fire, according to emergency radio communications. Upon arrival of the first-due companies, a first alarm was transmitted. Radio traffic indicated the request for mutual-aid resources to both respond to the scene and provide coverage for the City of Somersworth. The listed mutual-aid communities were Roches

October 15, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media CONCORD, N.H. — Attorney General John M. Formella announced that Fawn Gobis, 60, of Manchester, has been sentenced in Merrimack County Superior Court for her role in a 14-month Medicaid fraud scheme. According to the announcement, between December 2020 and February 2022, Gobis submitted false timesheets and documentation to a Medicaid area agency, claiming that her son, Cody Gobis, was providing Medicaid-covered services to a New Ham

October 15, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media THORNTON, N.H. — A man was seriously injured this morning in a single-vehicle crash in Thornton when a pickup truck left Route 49 and struck a tree. This report is based on emergency radio communications. Rescue crews from the Campton-Thornton and Waterville Valley fire departments were dispatched just after 8 a.m. Responders located the vehicle about 50 feet down an embankment, north of the Sandwich Notch Road turn-off. Upon arrival

October 15, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media At the recent annual Troop G inspection, members of the New Hampshire State Police were joined by Christian, a longtime supporter. Christian stood at attention during the inspection, spoke with Troopers and Command Staff—including Colonel Hall—and took a photo with the entire troop. Trooper First Class Janell Brown first met Christian two years ago while he was raising funds to compete in an adaptive motocross championship in Kansas.

October 14, 2025 CONCORD, N.H. — Attorney General John M. Formella released a report following a comprehensive investigation into the July 6, 2025, murder of Marisol Fuentes in Berlin. The report confirms facts, assesses the circumstances, and identifies any issues or concerns with law enforcement or prosecutorial action related to the case. The state’s newly established Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee will use this case for its first full systemic review. The Com

October 14, 2025 HARPSWELL, Maine — The Office of State Fire Marshal is investigating a fatal fire at 1501 Harpswell Neck Road that occurred early this morning. At approximately 4:28 a.m., the Fire Marshal’s Office was requested after Harpswell Fire Department crews responded to a single-family home for a reported fire. Firefighters conducted suppression operations and located one individual inside. The person was removed and pronounced deceased at the scene. The deceased has

October 13, 2025 PLAISTOW, N.H. — At 11:41 p.m., the Plaistow Emergency Communication Center received multiple 911 calls for an odor in the building at Shaw’s, 4 Plaistow Road. Callers reported several people feeling ill. A box alarm was struck. Within six minutes, Plaistow Engine 1 and Ambulance 1 arrived to find workers evacuating. Crews assisted with evacuation and began triage. Engine crews recorded a carbon monoxide (CO) reading of 300 parts per million near the rear of

October 9, 2025 HILLSBORO, N.H. — The Hillsboro Police Department announced the conviction of Nicholas Kemp, found guilty in Hillsborough County Superior Court North of Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Distribute following a jury trial. Kemp was originally arrested in October 2024 by Hillsboro Police. At the time of his arrest, he was found in possession of 67 bindles of fentanyl packaged for individual sale and an additional four “fingers” of fentanyl. During c

October 11, 2025 RINDGE, N.H. — Rindge Fire Department crews responded to two incidents Saturday night: a brush fire on Old New Ipswich Road and a separate act of arson on Route 119. At 8:51 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to Old New Ipswich Road near the New Ipswich town line for a brush fire measuring roughly 100 by 50 feet and spreading into a wooded area. Additional resources were requested, including 26 Tanker 1, 26 Engine 2, and a brush truck from the Jaffrey Fire De

October 12, 2025 RevoCasino has partnered with the Dover Firefighters’ Charitable Association to donate a portion of its revenue over a 10-day period, October 18–27, 2025, to support local families and multiple community programs. Funds raised will benefit efforts including the Toy Bank, Operation Warm, local youth softball and baseball sponsorships, and house fire relief assistance. Community members are encouraged to visit RevoCasino between October 18 and October 27 to tak

October 13, 2025 NOTTINGHAM, N.H. — At approximately 4:08 p.m., first responders were dispatched to 150 Gile Rd for a motor-vehicle accident with entrapment. Companies on scene reported one patient with mild entrapment under evaluation. Lee companies responded mutual aid with an engine to assist. This report is based on emergency radio communications.

Credit: The Old Salt October 13, 2025 Early this morning, The Old Salt & Lamie’s Inn reported a fire in the building. According to fire officials, the fire began in the attic and was extinguished by the sprinkler system. Everyone is safe. The restaurant suffered damage to the first and second floor due to the water. The business will be closed today to allow for cleanup and assessment. The Old Salt & Lamie’s Inn thanked the local fire department, first responders, and commun