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Suspicious Death Investigation Underway in Manchester
January 21, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office and the Manchester Police Department are investigating the suspicious death of an adult male in Manchester, according to a news release issued Wednesday by Attorney General John M. Formella and Manchester Police Chief Peter A. Marr. Police responded at approximately 9:20 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, to the area of Barry Avenue and Spruce Street in Manchester after receiving a 911 call
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DETAILS ON PROPOSED ROCHESTER DOWNTOWN PARKING UPDATE
Rochester, NH January 20, 2026 A detailed draft plan for Rochester’s first paid parking program is being presented to City Council tonight. The proposal outlines metered hours, rates, permits, and fines. Below are the key points residents, workers, and visitors are most likely to care about. Proposed metered hours 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Monday through Saturday Proposed hourly rates Hours 1–3: $1 per hour Hours 4–6: $2 per hour Hours 7–10: $3 per hour Maximum daily total: $21 Fr
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Lincoln, Woodstock Crews Respond to Chimney Fire Alarm; No Extension Found
January 20, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media LINCOLN, N.H. — Lincoln Fire responded Monday evening, Jan. 19, 2026, to a general alarm for a possible chimney fire, with automatic aid requested from the Woodstock Fire Department. Officials said the call was dispatched at approximately 6:30 p.m. Units arrived to find the fire was already out. Crews checked the chimney and surrounding areas for any extension and reported that none was found. Units remained on scene for about an h
Jan 201 min read


Scanner Recommendations: Four Uniden Models We Use and Support
January 20, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Scanner Alerts Media has updated its recommended scanner list to highlight four Uniden models that cover a range of needs, from mobile/base installs to handheld monitoring. These scanners are selected for their support of modern trunked radio systems, location-based scanning options (model-dependent), and weather alert features. Uniden BCD996P2 Mobile/Base (TrunkTracker V) The Uniden BCD996P2 is a mobile/base scanner designed for use
Jan 202 min read


Maine State Police Investigating Orrington Infant Death; Father Charged With Murder
January 20, 2026 By – Scanner Alerts Media Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit–North is investigating the death of a 12-week-old infant in Orrington, an incident authorities say is isolated with no ongoing public safety concerns. Police said the Penobscot Regional Communications Center received a 911 call on the morning of Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, reporting that an infant had become unresponsive. Responders from Orrington Fire and Rescue, the Brewer Fire Department, and the Pe
Jan 202 min read


Woman Seriously Injured After Reported Explosion and Fire at Friendship Home
January 19, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Maine fire investigators are working to determine the cause of a reported explosion and structure fire at a single-family home in Friendship that left one occupant with life-threatening injuries. According to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, a 911 call was received at about 9:44 p.m. Monday, January 19, 2026, reporting an explosion followed by a fire at a residence located at 36 N. Harbor Cemetery Lane in Friendship. The Friendship
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Three Arrested After Attempted Bank Fraud in Wiscasset and Boothbay Harbor
January 16, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office says three people have been arrested following an attempted fraud investigation involving banks in Wiscasset and Boothbay Harbor. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the Wiscasset Police Department responded at about 1:30 p.m. on January 16, 2026, to First National Bank in Wiscasset for a report of attempted fraud. Investigators said a male suspect allegedly impersonated a customer using the custome
Jan 192 min read


Massachusetts Woman Injured in Clarksville Snowmobile Crash
January 18, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media A 43-year-old Massachusetts woman was injured Friday afternoon in a snowmobile crash in Clarksville, according to New Hampshire Fish and Game. Officials said rescue personnel and a New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Conservation Officer responded on Friday, January 16, 2026, to the area of Corridor Trail 20 and Primary Trail 131 after a report of a female with a leg injury. Dispatch centers received a 911 call at approximately 4:
Jan 181 min read


19-Year-Old Driver Dies After Crash on Falmouth Spur
January 18, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media A 19-year-old Connecticut woman died Saturday afternoon following a single-vehicle crash on the Falmouth Spur, according to Maine State Police. Maine State Police said troopers responded at approximately 1:57 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026, to a report of a motor vehicle crash on the Falmouth Spur eastbound near the on-ramp to I-295 north in Falmouth. The initial report indicated a car had gone off the roadway and struck the guar
Jan 181 min read


Maine State Police Inspect Hundreds of Trucks During Operation Safe D.R.I.V.E.
January 17, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media A Maine State Police commercial vehicle enforcement effort conducted as part of a national safety initiative resulted in hundreds of truck inspections and dozens of vehicles being removed from service due to safety concerns. The Maine State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit (CVEU), Troop K, participated this week in Operation Safe D.R.I.V.E. (Distracted Reckless Impaired Visibility Enforcement), a three-day enforcement and e
Jan 171 min read


Maine Murder Warrant Arrest Made After Pursuit Ends in New Hampshire Crash
Maine Murder Suspect Arrested After Multi-State Pursuit Ends in New Hampshire January 17, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media SKOWHEGAN, Maine / DUNBARTON, N.H. — A man wanted in connection with a homicide in Skowhegan, Maine, was taken into custody by New Hampshire State Police following a multi-state pursuit that ended with a crash in Dunbarton. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta has ruled the death of 46-year-old Nicole Jackson of Skowhegan a homicide. An autop
Jan 172 min read


UPDATE: Work Zone Crash in Dover Kills Construction Worker
January 16, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media DOVER, N.H. — A Tilton man died Friday morning after being struck in an active construction zone on Route 16 in Dover, according to New Hampshire State Police. State Police said troopers assigned to Troop A and Troop G responded at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, to a crash involving a vehicle and a worker within the work zone. The preliminary investigation determined that a 2020 Ford Super Duty pickup truck at the site, driven
Jan 161 min read


Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Ends in Auburn; Five Apprehended, Charges Pending
January 16, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media AUBURN, Maine — A multi-agency vehicle pursuit that began Friday morning after a reported stolen vehicle was located ended in Auburn with five occupants apprehended, including three juveniles and two adults, according to the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office . At approximately 7:42 a.m. on January 16, 2026, the Sheriff’s Office was notified of a pursuit originating in Auburn. Officials said the pursuit began after an officer with
Jan 162 min read


Farmington Camper Trailer Fire Ruled Arson; Resident Arrested
January 15, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media FARMINGTON, Maine — The Maine Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating an intentionally set fire that destroyed a camper trailer in Farmington, and one person has been arrested. Fire investigators responded Thursday, January 15, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m., to a report of a camper trailer fire at 922 Farmington Falls Road, according to officials. Following an investigation, the fire was determined to have been intention
Jan 161 min read


Bangor Woman Dies After Single-Vehicle Crash in Levant
January 16, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media LEVANT, Maine — The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Levant. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the Penobscot County Regional Communications Center received a report at 4:18 p.m. on January 14, 2026, of a serious crash near the intersection of Union Street and Stetson Road East, reportedly in front of Ollie’s Market. Witnesses reported a lone vehicle struck
Jan 161 min read


BREAKING: State Police Investigating Reported Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Crash on Spaulding Turnpike in Dover
January 16, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media DOVER, N.H. — New Hampshire State Police are investigating a serious crash reported on the Spaulding Turnpike in Dover in the area of northbound mile marker 11, within the construction zone. Based on radio traffic, the incident was reported as a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian, with CPR in progress at the scene. No additional official details have been released at this time. Scanner Alerts Media is withholding further info
Jan 161 min read


Maine State Police Investigating Death in Skowhegan
January 15, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media SKOWHEGAN, Maine — The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit Central is assisting the Skowhegan Police Department with an investigation into the death of a woman discovered late Wednesday night. Police said Skowhegan officers received a 911 call at 11:37 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, reporting a person not breathing at 361 West Front Street. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased female at the residence. The Maine State Poli
Jan 161 min read


Fire Marshal Investigating Suspicious Fire at Boarded-Up Gorham Home
January 15, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media GORHAM, Maine — The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a suspicious fire at a boarded-up residence on Towpath Road in Gorham. According to officials, the Gorham Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 2:55 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, to 23 Towpath Road for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, crews reported heavy smoke and fire showing from the left side of the structure. The residence was descri
Jan 152 min read


Manslaughter Arrest Made in Fatal Rockland School Bus Incident
January 15, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media ROCKLAND, Maine — Rockland Police announced Thursday that an arrest has been made in connection with a fatal school bus incident that occurred in November 2025 and resulted in the death of a student. According to police, Jeffrey Colburn, 65, of Camden, was arrested on January 15, 2026, and charged with Manslaughter (Class A). The arrest follows a grand jury indictment, and a warrant was issued by the Knox County District Attorney’s O
Jan 151 min read
Fire Marshal Investigating Suspicious Fire at Boarded-Up Gorham Home
January 15, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media GORHAM, Maine — The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a suspicious fire at a boarded-up residence on Towpath Road in Gorham. According to officials, the Gorham Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 2:55 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, to 23 Towpath Road for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, crews reported heavy smoke and fire showing from the left side of the structure. The residence was describ
Jan 152 min read
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