NH State Police Arrest Raymond Man Sought in Massachusetts Trooper Dragging Incident
- Feb 19
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February 19, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media
Seabrook, New Hampshire
New Hampshire State Police arrested a Raymond man early Thursday after locating a vehicle requested in a Massachusetts State Police BOLO tied to an earlier incident in East Boston in which a trooper was dragged, officials said.
Key Points
Date/Time: Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026; BOLO received just after 2:30 a.m.; vehicle observed at 3:07 a.m.
Location: I-95 North and Exit 1 area; traffic stop on Stard Road, Seabrook
Vehicle: Black 2021 BMW 5 Series
Arrested: Binit Bikram Shah, 27, of Raymond, NH (sole occupant)
BOLO Origin: Massachusetts State Police; related to an earlier incident in East Boston, Massachusetts involving a trooper being dragged
NH Charges Listed:
Felony: Possession of controlled drugs
Misdemeanors: DUI of drugs or liquor, Driving after revocation or suspension (subsequent offense), License required – operating without a valid license, Possession of drugs in a motor vehicle, Contempt of court (breach of bail conditions)
Custody/Next step: Held in preventive detention at Rockingham County Jail pending an appearance in Hampton District Court on Feb. 19, 2026, at 11 a.m.
Assisting agencies: Massachusetts State Police; Seabrook Police Department
Incident Overview
New Hampshire State Police said Troopers were notified just after 2:30 a.m. of a Massachusetts State Police BOLO for a black 2021 BMW 5 Series sought in connection with an earlier incident in East Boston in which the driver dragged a Massachusetts State Police Trooper.
Traffic Stop and Arrest
Police said Trooper Patrick Vetter observed the BMW traveling on I-95 North in Seabrook at 3:07 a.m. Troopers followed the vehicle as it exited at Exit 1 and, with additional Troopers and Seabrook Police officers, conducted a traffic stop on Stard Road.
Police said the driver and only occupant, Binit Bikram Shah, 27, of Raymond, was taken into custody.
Charges and Court Information
During the on-scene investigation, Troopers determined Shah showed signs of impairment, police said. NH State Police said Shah was arrested on the charges listed above and was held at the Rockingham County Jail pending an appearance scheduled in Hampton District Court later that morning.
Credit: New Hampshire State Police
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