Two Arrested After Multi-Agency Sexual Assault Investigation in Central N.H.

October 29, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media

HENNIKER, N.H. — A multi-agency investigation that began in August has resulted in the arrests of two 51-year-olds on numerous felony sexual assault charges tied to incidents alleged to have occurred in Carroll, Henniker, Dunbarton, Weare, and Hillsboro, according to police.

The Henniker Police Department reports it was notified of a sexual assault allegation on August 19, 2025. Following a coordinated investigation among several departments, two individuals were charged and arrested on October 23, 2025.

Arrests and charges

• Kimberly Frechette, 51 — charged with:

  
  

  • Two counts of Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault (incest)

  • One count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child (engaging in sexual activity)

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• Douglas Frechette, 51 — charged with:

  
  

  • Ten counts of Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault (incest)

  • Three counts of Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault without Penetration under 13 (incest)

  • Three counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child (engaging in sexual activity)

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Police stated that additional sexual assault charges will be forthcoming. No further case details were released.

Multi-agency coordination

The investigation involved personnel from multiple small departments working together across jurisdictions. Agencies and named investigators recognized for their roles include:

• Carroll: Officer Joshua Basnar

• Henniker: Officer Haley Minahan and Sgt. Matthew Mitchell

• Dunbarton: Sgt. Brian Taylor

• Hillsboro: Detective Sgt. Christopher McGillicuddy and Sgt. William Bannister

Authorities emphasized the collaborative nature of the casework among Carroll, Henniker, Dunbarton, Weare, and Hillsboro police departments.

What officials reported

• Initial report received: August 19, 2025

• Arrests made: October 23, 2025

• Alleged incident locations: Carroll, Henniker, Dunbarton, Weare, Hillsboro

• Two defendants charged; additional charges anticipated

No information was provided about court scheduling, bail, or future hearing dates. Police did not release any additional investigative findings beyond the charges listed above.

Scanner Alerts Media publishes this update as a factual summary of the charges and inter-agency response as described by the departments involved. Further information will be reported if agencies issue additional releases.

Credit: Carroll Police Department