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Mariaville Deputy Chief Offers Free Snow Plowing and Hand Sanding; Donations Directed to Fire Department
January 24, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Mariaville, Maine Troy Cronk, Deputy Chief of the Mariaville-Otis Fire Department, announced he is personally launching a free snow plowing and hand sanding service in response to bitterly cold weather and anticipated snowfall. Cronk said the offer is intended to help individuals facing financial hardships, seniors, and those with mobility issues. Community members needing assistance are encouraged to contact Troy Cronk directly or m
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Disturbance at Portland Hotel Leads to Criminal Summons
January 22, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Portland, Maine Portland Police responded to the Residence Inn, 145 Fore Street, at 10:07 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, following a report of a disturbance. Police said a crowd estimated at over 50 people had gathered and was blowing whistles, banging on drums, and causing disturbances inside the lobby. Officials stated the noise was disrupting hotel guests and others in the area. According to police, the group was told multipl
Jan 241 min read
Vehicle Fire Reported on Maine Turnpike in Wells
January 24, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Wells, Maine The Wells Fire Department responded to a reported vehicle fire on the Maine Turnpike northbound near mile marker 23 on January 23, 2026, at approximately 1:32 p.m. Wells Fire officials said crews responded with Engine 3, Tank 2, and the Chief, along with Wells EMS, with smoke visible from several miles away. Upon arrival, firefighters reported finding a fully involved SUV fire in the breakdown lane. A station coverage re
Jan 241 min read
Portland Police Make Six Arrests at Hotels
January 23, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Portland, Maine Portland Police say six people were arrested Friday night after disturbances at two Fore Street hotels. Police responded at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, to the Residence Inn at 145 Fore Street and the AC Hotel at 168 Fore Street for reports of disturbances. Police said there was initially a small crowd that was not causing issues, but by approximately 10:20 p.m., a crowd estimated at about 40 people arrived tog
Jan 242 min read
Wrong-Way Driver Arrested After Crash on Interstate 95
January 24, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Portsmouth, New Hampshire A Hampton woman was arrested early Saturday after New Hampshire State Police say she drove the wrong way on Interstate 95 in Portsmouth and crashed into a concrete barrier. State Police said dispatch began receiving 911 calls at 1:25 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, reporting a wrong-way driver traveling southbound in the northbound lanes on I-95 in Portsmouth. Troopers assigned to the Troop A barracks respo
Jan 241 min read
Search Warrant Leads to Drug Trafficking Arrest in Rockland
January 23, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Rockland, Maine Rockland Police say a month-long drug trafficking investigation resulted in the execution of a search warrant and the seizure of suspected crack cocaine in the city’s south end. According to Rockland Police, a search warrant was executed on January 23, 2026 as part of an investigation into drug trafficking. During the search, officers reported recovering approximately 40 grams of crack cocaine and arresting Jason “JD”
Jan 241 min read
Fire Marshal Investigating Fatal House Fire in Dexter
January 23, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Dexter, Maine The Maine Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fatal structure fire that occurred Friday evening at a home on Grove Street in Dexter. According to information released by fire officials, at approximately 5:29 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, the Dexter Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 62 Grove Street. Upon arrival, firefighters found a two-story, single-family residence heavily i
Jan 241 min read
Fire Damages Large Residence on Bittersweet Lane
January 23, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Atkinson, New Hampshire A residential structure fire caused significant damage to a home on Bittersweet Lane Friday night, according to the Atkinson Fire Department. At approximately 8:47 p.m., Atkinson Fire was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 19 Bittersweet Lane, with initial reports indicating multiple occupants inside the home. On-duty personnel responded immediately with a two-person crew from Atkinson Fire Station and
Jan 232 min read
Man Arrested After Hours-Long Domestic Disturbance Standoff in Cross Lake Township
January 23, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Cross Lake Township, Maine A Cross Lake Township man was arrested Thursday following a reported domestic disturbance that led to an hours-long standoff, according to the Maine State Police. Police said that at approximately 7:46 a.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, troopers responded to a residence in Cross Lake Township after a woman reported her boyfriend was making threats and damaging property. Officials stated the woman left the
Jan 231 min read
Generator, Heater Use Eyed in Harpswell House Fire; One Injured
January 23, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Harpswell, Maine The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating an early-morning structure fire that destroyed a home on Hugh Avenue in Harpswell and left one person injured. According to officials, at approximately 2:40 a.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, the Cumberland Regional Communication Center received reports of a structure fire at a residence located at 7 Hugh Avenue. Occupants from 7 Hugh Avenue alerted neighbors at 5
Jan 231 min read
No One Injured in Fire at PSI Molded Plastics in Wolfeboro
January 22, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Wolfeboro, NH No injuries were reported after a first-alarm fire at PSI Molded Plastics on Wickers Drive in Wolfeboro on Thursday, January 22, 2026, though the building sustained damage. Wolfeboro Fire-Rescue said it was alerted at 6:28 p.m. (1828 hours) to a fire in a waste compactor attached to the building at 1828 hours. Group 2, led by Lt. Frank Bellefleur, responded with Engine 3 and Engine 2. Upon arrival, crews observed heavy
Jan 221 min read
Bow Police Arrest Bedford Man Following Sexual Assault Investigation
January 22, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Bow, NH The Bow Police Department announced that an arrest was made Thursday morning following an investigation into the sexual assault of a minor. Police said James Bautista, 21, of Bedford, was taken into custody without incident. Bautista is charged with three counts of Felonious Sexual Assault under NH RSA 632-A:3. Authorities stated the charges are non-bailable offenses pursuant to RSA 597:2. Bautista was booked, processed, and
Jan 221 min read
Pedestrian Deceased After Crash in Salem
January 22, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Salem, NH New Hampshire State Police are investigating a crash that resulted in the death of a pedestrian on Interstate 93 southbound in Salem. At approximately 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, a State Trooper was stopped by a passerby who reported that a pedestrian had been struck on I-93 southbound in the area of the Exit 2 on-ramp. Troopers responded to the scene, where the pedestrian, an adult male, was pronounced decea
Jan 221 min read
Wrong-Way Driver Arrested on Route 101
January 22, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Exeter, NH An Exeter man was arrested early Thursday morning after New Hampshire State Police responded to reports of a wrong-way driver traveling on Route 101 in Exeter. At approximately 12:42 a.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, State Police dispatch began receiving 911 calls reporting a vehicle traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of Route 101. Troopers assigned to Troop A responded and located the vehicle, identified as a 20
Jan 222 min read
Three Arrested Following Drive-By Shooting at Jaffrey Apartment Building
January 22, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Three men have been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting that struck a multi-family apartment building on Cross Street in Jaffrey, according to the Jaffrey Police Department. Police said that on December 17, 2025, at 5:53 p.m. (1753 hours), Jaffrey officers were dispatched to the area of Cross Street and Nutting Road after receiving several reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers determined that multiple shots had been
Jan 222 min read
Rockland Police Arrest Hope Man Following Main Street Business Burglary
January 20, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Rockland Police say a Hope man was arrested Tuesday after an overnight burglary at a Main Street business, where investigators allege the suspect disabled a security alarm and stole more than $3,000 from a safe. Police said officers responded on January 20, 2026, at approximately 8:20 a.m. to a report of a burglary that had occurred overnight at a business on Main Street. Based on evidence at the scene, police said it was clear the s
Jan 221 min read
Brewer Police Investigate Reported School Threat; Woman Summonsed After Interfering at Scene
January 21, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Brewer Police Department officers responded Wednesday morning to assist another law enforcement agency investigating a reported threat in which an individual had communicated an intent to kill school staff and others. Police said the incident began on January 21, 2026, at approximately 8:16 a.m., when Brewer Police assisted with the investigation and received information identifying a person of interest, described as a male believed
Jan 222 min read
Webster Man Arrested After Multi-Hour Standoff During Service of Protection Order
January 21, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media A Webster man was taken into custody Wednesday after barricading himself during an attempt to serve a domestic violence protection order, according to New Hampshire State Police. State Troopers assigned to the Troop D barracks responded at 4:33 p.m. to a home on Battle Street in Webster to serve the order. Authorities said the order was for James Carpentier, 48, of Webster, who was inside a camper located on the property. Police said
Jan 221 min read
Arrest Announced in Manchester Homicide Investigation
January 21, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella and Manchester Police Chief Peter A. Marr announced Wednesday that an arrest has been made in connection with the January 20, 2026 suspicious death investigation involving an adult male found in the area of Barry Avenue and Spruce Street in Manchester. Authorities identified the deceased victim as Yan Leek, 35, of Londonderry, New Hampshire. An autopsy was conducted by the Office of the
Jan 211 min read
Man Arrested After Fleeing Littleton Traffic Stop and Jumping From Veterans Memorial Bridge
January 21, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Littleton Police say a man was taken into custody early Wednesday after he fled a traffic stop and jumped from the Veterans Memorial Bridge. According to the Littleton Police Department, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop at approximately 2:15 a.m. on January 21, 2026, on Cottage Street on the Veterans Memorial Bridge. During the stop, a male passenger was asked to exit the vehicle and questioned about his identity. Police said
Jan 211 min read
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