Jackson Police Chief Issues Rebuttal on Black Mountain Records, Redactions, and May 3 Calls

October 27, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media

JACKSON, N.H. — Jackson Police Chief Christopher Perley released a written rebuttal responding to an October 25 article titled, “Black Mountain gives police 5 days for docs.” In the statement, Perley outlines the department’s records‐release process, explains why certain information was redacted, and lists the complainant sources tied to multiple calls for service on May 3 involving Black Mountain.

Redactions and 91-A

Perley states the department aims to fulfill valid NH RSA 91-A public records requests while protecting investigative integrity and privacy. He says redactions in the Liquor Commission report were applied by the NH Department of Justice before release and that JPD followed the same approach for its own materials. According to Perley, two factors guided the redactions:

• Driver Privacy Act (RSA 260:14), which he says bars release of driver/vehicle records to unauthorized persons.

• Caller privacy, including one caller who later waived anonymity and another (a Black Mountain employee) who requested to remain unnamed.

Perley adds that requests for vehicle owner information tied to parking violations on May 3 were denied based on RSA 260:14.

Who made the May 3 complaints

Perley disputes any inference that he was the sole source of complaints related to Black Mountain and provides the following breakdown of calls (CFS = call for service) and complainants:

• 05/03 CFS 25-24280 – Parking complaint (398 Black Mountain Rd.)

  
  

  Complainant: Phoebe Burr (homeowner’s daughter/caretaker). Perley notes Burr later agreed to be identified and that related emails were sent to the requester on Sept. 28, 2025.

• 05/03 – OHRV complaint #1

  
  

  Observed by Sgt. Mosher; operator ordered to park and trailer the OHRV.

• 05/03 CFS 25-24292 – OHRV complaint #2

  
  

  Cited by Chief Perley; pending in court.

• 05/03 CFS 25-24294 – Intox/patrons/public urination/fire hazard

  
  

  Reported by Town Building Inspector Kevin Bennett (overcrowding; intoxicated persons; no bathroom at Alpine Cabin; blocked fire lane).

• 05/03 CFS 25-24335 – Possible intoxicated driver BOLO

  
  

  Reported by a female caller (blue Toyota truck, claimed alcohol and hallucinogens).

• 05/03 CFS 25-24336 – “Shots fired” near fireworks

  
  

  Reported by Erik Mogensen; investigated, no actionable evidence; remains open.

• 05/03 CFS 25-24337 – Disturbance

  
  

  Black Mountain employees flagged officers for multiple intoxicated subjects inside and outside the base lodge.

Perley also references a petition on ski-area noise submitted directly to the Selectboard and signed by “upwards of 80” Jackson residents; he states he was not a signatory.

Liquor Commission context

Perley says he forwarded materials to the NH Liquor Commission, Bureau of Enforcement, which holds primary jurisdiction over licensed establishments. Citing communication summarized in his statement, he says a Liquor Commission investigator found the Alpine Cabin was not licensed to serve alcoholic beverages for the 2024–25 season and “remains as such to date,” and that this was conveyed to Black Mountain representatives in mid-July.

Chief’s closing

Perley concludes that portraying him or his agency as the sole complainant is inaccurate and reiterates that the department’s actions are driven by public safety and privacy obligations for residents, visitors, patrons, and employees.

Credit: Jackson Police Department