Portsmouth Man Arrested on Threats, Stalking, Harassment; Felony Falsifying Physical Evidence

October 30, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — The Portsmouth Police Department reports the arrest of David L. Parks, 62, of Portsmouth on October 29, 2025, following an investigation into threatening messages reported earlier this month.

According to the department, an individual contacted police after receiving threatening messages on a social media platform and expressed concern for personal and family safety. An investigation led by the Investigative Division, Crime Scene Team, and Digital Forensics Team, with assistance from the Patrol Division, resulted in Parks’ arrest on the charges listed below.

Charges (as reported by police):

• Criminal Threatening (2 counts) — misdemeanor

• Stalking — misdemeanor

• Harassment — misdemeanor

• Falsifying Physical Evidence — Class B felony

Police state that Parks was held on preventive detention and is scheduled for arraignment on October 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in Portsmouth District Court.

Officials emphasize that charges are not equivalent to guilt and that a suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Kevin McCarthy at (603) 610-7656.

Anonymous tips may be submitted to Seacoast Crime Stoppers by calling (603) 431-1199, online at seacoastcrimestoppers.com, or via the P3 mobile app (free download for Apple and Android). Rewards of up to $1,000.00 may be paid for information that leads to an arrest or indictment.

This article reflects the information provided by the Portsmouth Police Department, including the timeline of the report and arrest, listed charges, custodial status, arraignment details, and avenues for additional information or anonymous tips. No further details were released.

Credit: Portsmouth Police Department