I-95 Pursuit from Hampton Falls to Portsmouth Ends in Arrest; Forgery Charges Filed

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 Malibu traveling 98 mph in a posted 65 mph zone on I-95 northbound in Hampton Falls. Trooper Vetter attempted a traffic stop; the driver did not stop and a pursuit ensued.

As the vehicle entered Portsmouth, Sgt. Gary Wood Jr. deployed tire deflation devices. State Police report that at least one tire deflated, and the Malibu continued a short distance before coming to a stop near Exit 3. After a brief struggle, the driver was taken into custody and identified as Gongping Cheng, 39, of Monterey Park, California.

During the post-stop investigation, troopers located several driver’s licenses from multiple states bearing numerous false identities, according to State Police. Following that discovery and the pursuit-related events, charges were filed.

Charges listed by State Police

• Four felony counts of Forgery.

• Sixteen misdemeanor counts of Driver’s License Prohibitions.

• Additional misdemeanors: Disobeying an Officer, Reckless Conduct, Resisting Arrest or Detention.

• Reckless Operation (violation-level).

State Police said Cheng was held in preventive detention pending arraignment in Portsmouth District Court on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

Sequence of events (as provided)

1. Speed observation and attempted stop on I-95 northbound in Hampton Falls.

2. Pursuit northbound on I-95.

3. Tire deflation devices deployed successfully in Portsmouth by Sgt. Wood Jr.

4. Vehicle stop near Exit 3; brief struggle; custody.

5. Discovery of multiple fraudulent driver’s licenses during the investigation.

6. Charging and preventive detention pending arraignment.

State Police report that all aspects of the incident remain under investigation. Anyone with information that may assist troopers is asked to contact Trooper Patrick Vetter at Patrick.R.Vetter@dos.nh.gov.

This article summarizes the facts provided by State Police, including the initial speed observation, pursuit, stop location, arrest, identification of the driver, the recovery of fraudulent identification documents, the list of charges, and custody status pending court.

Credit: New Hampshire State Police