Driver Arrested After Pursuit Ends in Crash in Laconia

January 23, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media

Laconia, New Hampshire

A Belmont man was arrested Friday night after a State Police pursuit through multiple Lakes Region communities ended when the vehicle crashed into a telephone pole in Laconia, authorities said.

Key Points

• Date/time: 11 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

• Initial location: Laconia, New Hampshire

• Pursuit route: Laconia → Gilford → back to Laconia

• End location: Bowman Street, Laconia

• Outcome: Vehicle crashed into a telephone pole; driver arrested

• Reported cruiser damage: Minor damage after the driver struck Trooper Seager’s cruiser

• Booking photo: Not available

Incident Overview

New Hampshire State Police said Trooper Thomas Seager, assigned to Troop E, attempted to stop a blue Hyundai Sonata in Laconia for a violation. Police said the driver refused to stop, and a pursuit began.

Emergency Response and Timeline

Authorities said Troopers followed the vehicle through Laconia and Gilford before returning to Laconia. The pursuit ended on Bowman Street after the driver crashed into a telephone pole, police said.

Arrest and Charges

The driver was identified as Andrew J. Decormier, 33, of Belmont, State Police said. Troopers determined Decormier had a probation warrant and charged him with:

• Reckless conduct with a deadly weapon

• Disobeying a police officer

• Driving after being deemed a habitual offender

• Other motor vehicle offenses

Police said Decormier was held at the Belknap County Jail pending arraignment scheduled for Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, in Laconia District Court.

Credit: New Hampshire State Police