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December 23, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media ROCHESTER, N.H. — Members of the Rochester Police Department’s Project Good Morning (PGM) program gathered Tuesday, December 16, for their annual holiday breakfast at Granite Steak and Grill, an event that officials said has been donated and prepared by the restaurant for the past few years. According to the Rochester Police Department, communications specialists (dispatchers) from the Police/Fire/EMS Department organize the breakfa

December 22, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media MANCHESTER, N.H. — A Manchester woman has died following a motor vehicle versus pedestrian crash Monday evening on South Willow Street, according to the Manchester Police Department. At approximately 5:37 p.m. on December 22, 2025, Manchester Police responded to the area of 1741 South Willow Street for a report of a crash involving a pedestrian. Officers arriving on scene located a Mazda CX-9 that had been involved in the collision.

December 22, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media CANDIA, N.H. — A Nashua man died after a single-vehicle crash Monday morning on Route 101 eastbound near Exit 3 in Candia, according to New Hampshire State Police. At 6:38 a.m. on December 22, 2025, troopers assigned to the Troop A barracks responded to a report of a crash on Route 101 eastbound near Exit 3. While en route, troopers learned the vehicle’s engine had caught fire. Troopers arrived to find a single-vehicle crash and rep

December 22, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media WATERVILLE, Maine — Waterville Police arrested a Waterville man following a pursuit on December 21, 2025, that began with a reported stolen vehicle and ended after a police cruiser was rammed and disabled during the chase. At approximately 8:30 a.m. on December 21, Waterville Police responded to Dunkin Donut’s on College Avenue for a report of a stolen black Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While searching the area, officers located the vehic

December 18, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.H. — Austen Cooper was extradited back to New Hampshire on December 18, 2025, after authorities said he failed to appear in Rockingham Superior Court on multiple felony charges and was later located in Indiana. According to the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, the Warrants Division was tasked on November 13, 2025, with locating and arresting Cooper after he failed to appear in Rockingham Superior Court for th

December 20, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media SEARSPORT, Maine — The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office (FMO) is investigating a fire that destroyed the RSU 20 bus garage in Searsport Saturday afternoon. On December 20, 2025, at approximately 3:35 p.m., the Searsport Fire Department responded to a reported fire at the RSU 20 bus garage in Searsport. The first arriving fire unit reported smoke showing from the structure, a sagging roof on the right portion of the building, and he

December 20, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media LEWISTON, Maine — The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a Saturday night structure fire at a single-family home on Grove Street in Lewiston that resulted in the loss of one dog, according to officials. On December 20, 2025, at approximately 8:46 p.m., the Lewiston Fire Department responded to a report of a working structure fire at 146 Grove Street in the City of Lewiston. Upon arrival, fire officials observed a two

December 17, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media MANCHESTER, N.H. — A Manchester doctor has been arrested in connection with the reported sexual assault of a patient in his care, according to Manchester Police. Dr. David Vargas Lowy, identified as a pediatric neurologist in Manchester, was arrested on December 17, 2025, following what police described as a months-long investigation. Police said the investigation began after Manchester Police received a report in September alleging

December 19, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media WESTBROOK, Maine — A 48-year-old man remains hospitalized in serious condition after a crash involving a car and a bicycle Thursday evening at the intersection of Main Street and Tolman Street in Westbrook, according to officials. Westbrook Police Department and Westbrook Fire Department responded at approximately 4:50 p.m. on Thursday to a report of a crash at Main Street and Tolman Street. When officers arrived, they found the bic

December 18, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media KENNEBUNK, Maine — Kennebunk Fire Rescue responded Thursday morning to a report of a capsized kayaker in the water near Parsons Beach Road, adjacent to the bridge and marsh, and rescued the individual after he became separated from his kayak during an outgoing tide. According to Kennebunk Fire Rescue, crews were dispatched at approximately 9:56 a.m. to the area of Parsons Beach Road for a kayaker who had capsized and was struggling

December 18, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media STANDISH, Maine — Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin J. Joyce released a statement to the community Thursday addressing a tragic incident in Standish that resulted in the death of a five-year-old child earlier this week. In the statement dated December 18, 2025, Sheriff Joyce confirmed the incident resulted in the death of Simon Gonzalez, a five-year-old kindergarten student at Edna Libby School. The sheriff expressed sorrow and condol

December 17, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media WATERVILLE, Maine — Waterville Fire Department crews rescued an occupant from a roof during a structure fire early Wednesday at a single-family home on High Street, according to a department release. At 1:19 a.m. on December 17, 2025, the Waterville Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 12 High Street with reports that the occupant was on the roof to escape smoke and fire conditions. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke

J. Dole Photo SWNH Alerts & Info December 17, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media WALPOLE, N.H. — Walpole Police are investigating a shooting reported late Wednesday morning at the Jiffy Mart on Main Street in Walpole. At approximately 10:46 a.m., Walpole Police responded to a report of a shooting at the Jiffy Mart located at 549 Main Street in Walpole, New Hampshire. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a single gunshot wound to the torso. A preliminary inv

December 17, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media PATTEN, Maine — The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating an early-morning commercial building fire in Patten that destroyed the Outback Garage and damaged a nearby apartment building, displacing eight tenants. On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 4:37 a.m., the Patten Fire Department responded to a commercial building fire at 6 Main Street in Patten. When firefighters arrived, the building — identified as the Outback Ga

December 15, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — A routine civil process service in Portsmouth resulted in a life-saving intervention last Friday, December 12, 2025, when a deputy with the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office performed the Heimlich maneuver on a woman who was choking, according to a press release. Officials said Deputy A. Bibeau arrived at a local business in the City of Portsmouth Friday morning to serve civil papers. As the deputy was walking th

December 16, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media NEW GLOUCESTER, Maine — Maine State Police have identified the two adults who died in the November 19, 2025, crash on the Maine Turnpike in New Gloucester, after next of kin was located and notified. The driver was Cristovao Cibangu, 48, of Lewiston. The passenger was Maria Isabel, 34, of Lewiston. The crash remains under investigation. The crash occurred on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at approximately 4:26 a.m. on Interstate 95 s

December 14, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media KENNEBUNK, Maine — A 22-year-old Manchester, New Hampshire man was arrested early Sunday after Maine State Police responded to reports of a wrong-way driver on the Maine Turnpike near Kennebunk, according to a release. On December 14, 2025, at approximately 1:18 a.m., troopers were dispatched to reports of a vehicle traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of the Maine Turnpike near Kennebunk. A subsequent 911 call reported that

December 15, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media GREENVILLE, Maine — The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office (FMO) is investigating an early-morning fire at the Greenville Masonic Hall that caused significant damage and left the cause undetermined. On December 15, 2025, at approximately 1:07 a.m., the Greenville Fire Department responded to a reported fire at the Greenville Masonic Hall, located at 281 Pritham Avenue in Greenville. The Greenville Fire Department and mutual aid fire

December 15, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media PALERMO, Maine — The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office (FMO) is investigating a late-night structure fire in Palermo where one person was critically injured and recovery efforts for a second victim were ongoing as of Monday night. On December 15, 2025, at approximately 11:25 p.m., the Palermo Fire Department received a report of a structure fire at a residence located at 98 Leeman Arm Road. When firefighters arrived, officials said

December 14, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media BEDFORD, N.H. — A New Boston man was arrested early Sunday after New Hampshire State Police said he drove more than 100 mph and fled from a trooper before a crash in Bedford disabled his vehicle. At 12:23 a.m. on December 14, 2025, Trooper Brian Knell of the Troop B barracks observed a white 2018 BMW 3 Series traveling 123 mph on Interstate 293 northbound near Exit 2 in Manchester. Police said the driver passed Trooper Knell and fai