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November 2, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media MERRIMACK, N.H. — An overnight box truck fire on Joppa Road was quickly contained by Merrimack Fire Rescue, preventing the flames from spreading to nearby vehicles and outbuildings. No injuries were reported. According to the department, at approximately 12:10 a.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2026, Merrimack Fire Rescue dispatched Engine 1, Engine 2, Truck 1, and Ambulance 1 to a reported vehicle fire in the driveway of 17 Joppa Road. Whi

Nov. 1, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media CANDIA, N.H. – A Manchester woman was arrested on multiple charges after driving the wrong way on Route 101 early Saturday. At 3:22 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, State Police dispatch received reports of a wrong-way vehicle traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of Route 101 in Raymond. Troopers from Troop A and Troop B responded. Troopers located the vehicle, a silver 2009 Honda Civic, traveling westbound in the eastbound high-spe

November 1, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media CONCORD, N.H. — One person has died and a joint investigation is underway following an early-morning fire at 2 Rhodora Court, according to New Hampshire State Fire Marshal Sean P. Toomey, Concord Fire Chief John Chisholm, and Concord Police Chief Bradley Osgood. Just before 3:30 a.m. today (Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025), Concord Fire Department units were dispatched for a medical alert at the address. Upon arrival, firefighters observed sm

October 31, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media WATERVILLE VALLEY, N.H. — Based on emergency radio communications, an ammonia leak at the Waterville Valley Ice Arena, 25 Village Rd., prompted evacuations across Town Square this morning. At approximately 8:56 a.m., the Waterville Valley Fire Department was dispatched for an initial report of smoke in the building at the ice arena. Upon arrival, companies reported an active ammonia leak and initiated activation of fire alarms in all

October 30, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media COLEBROOK, N.H. — A joint investigation is underway after a fire at an apartment building on Parsons Street led to the death of one occupant, according to New Hampshire State Fire Marshal Sean P. Toomey and Colebrook Fire Chief David Woodard. Officials said that just after 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 26, 2025, members of the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office were notified of a building fire at 29 Parsons Street in Colebrook.

October 30, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — The Portsmouth Police Department reports the arrest of David L. Parks, 62, of Portsmouth on October 29, 2025, following an investigation into threatening messages reported earlier this month. According to the department, an individual contacted police after receiving threatening messages on a social media platform and expressed concern for personal and family safety. An investigation led by the Investigative Divisi

October 29, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media HENNIKER, N.H. — A multi-agency investigation that began in August has resulted in the arrests of two 51-year-olds on numerous felony sexual assault charges tied to incidents alleged to have occurred in Carroll, Henniker, Dunbarton, Weare, and Hillsboro, according to police. The Henniker Police Department reports it was notified of a sexual assault allegation on August 19, 2025. Following a coordinated investigation among several dep

October 29, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media NASHUA, N.H. — A Nashua man was arrested Tuesday night after a Troop B trooper clocked a southbound vehicle at triple-digit speeds on the F.E. Everett Turnpike and a short pursuit followed through nearby city roads, according to police. At 9:41 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, Trooper Bryan Taylor observed a vehicle traveling 110 mph on the Turnpike in Nashua. Police said the driver accelerated to 122 mph after passing the cruiser. Wh

October 27, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media JACKSON, N.H. — Jackson Police Chief Christopher Perley released a written rebuttal responding to an October 25 article titled, “Black Mountain gives police 5 days for docs.” In the statement, Perley outlines the department’s records‐release process, explains why certain information was redacted, and lists the complainant sources tied to multiple calls for service on May 3 involving Black Mountain. Redactions and 91-A Perley states t

October 27, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media PELHAM, N.H. — Pelham Fire and Police responded to a vehicle fire with exposure in the driveway of a single-family residence at 22 Scenic View Drive, according to a department press release prepared by Chief Newman. Crews arrived to find a passenger car fully involved in the engine compartment with extension into the passenger area, parked close enough to pose an exposure risk to the home. Car 1 was the first unit on scene; Chief New

October 27, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media SARGENT’S PURCHASE, N.H. — Search and rescue personnel aided a 20-year-old hiker near the summit of Mt. Washington on Sunday night after he became stranded in windblown snow with a dying headlamp and cell phone, according to New Hampshire Fish and Game. At 7:00 p.m. on October 26, 2025, Conservation Officers were alerted via a 911 call that Owen Strommer, 20, of Wakefield, Rhode Island, was on the upper Tuckerman Ravine Trail, approx

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