Raymond Man Arrested After Brief Barricade Incident During Joint Fugitive Task Force Operation

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February 20, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts MediaRaymond, New Hampshire

A Raymond man was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, after investigators said he refused to comply with orders and barricaded himself inside a residence during an operation involving the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Service Joint Fugitive Task Force.

Key Points

Date: Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026
Location: Raymond, New Hampshire (residence location not specified)
Agencies involved: Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office; U.S. Marshals Service Joint Fugitive Task Force
Arrested: Randy Elwell, 31, of Raymond, NH
Original warrants cited: Felon in Possession of a Deadly Weapon; Criminal Threatening with a Deadly Weapon (x4); Marital Non-Support
What occurred during operation: Suspect barricaded in a bedroom; OC (Oleoresin Capsicum) deployed; entry made; arrest completed
Additional charges filed: Resisting Arrest; Breach of Bail; Stalking
Custody status: Held without bail at the Rockingham County Jail
Assisting agencies: Raymond Police Department; Raymond Fire Department; U.S. Marshals Service District of New Hampshire
Media contact: Major Christopher Bashaw, 1-603-679-2226

Incident Overview

The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies and Deputy U.S. Marshals went to a Raymond residence to arrest Randy Elwell on multiple warrants, including charges alleging felon in possession of a deadly weapon, criminal threatening with a deadly weapon, and marital non-support.

Enforcement Actions and Timeline

During the operation, authorities said Elwell refused to comply with lawful orders to vacate the residence and barricaded himself in a bedroom. Officials said law enforcement deployed OC (Oleoresin Capsicum) into the structure. After what was described as a short standoff, deputies and Deputy U.S. Marshals entered the home and took Elwell into custody.

Charges and Custody Status

Authorities said Elwell was arrested on the original warrants and was additionally charged with resisting arrest, breach of bail, and stalking. Officials said he is being held without bail at the Rockingham County Jail.