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New Hampshire day care workers sprinkled melatonin in children’s food, police say
The owner and three workers at a New Hampshire day care are facing charges after they sprinkled melatonin in the food of children they were responsible for. Sally Dreckmann, 52, the day care owner; and her employees Traci Innie, 51; Kaitlin Filardo, 23; and Jessica Foster, 23, all of Manchester, were charged with 10 counts of endangering the welfare of a child, the Manchester Police Department said. Day care owner, lackey busted with 302 bags of heroin, guns and $32K — while kids were at facility Authorities said that children’s food that was provided by the in-house day care was being sprinkled with melatonin without their parent’s...
One dead following accident on Elm Street in Manchester, police say
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Manchester police are asking the public to avoid the area of Elm Street and Bridge Street due to a fatal accident involving a motorcycle. Manchester Police Chief Allen Aldenberg told News 9 two people on a motorcycle crashed into a car Friday night on Elm Street. A red motorcycle can be seen in the area of the accident.
Nashua man arrested for stabbing near Baldwin Street Bridge
NASHUA — A 42-year-old man was arrested for first degree assault after allegedly stabbing another man during an argument near the Veterans Memorial Parkway, police said. Nashua Police Department officers responded on May 15 to reports of a male claiming to have stabbed someone close to the Baldwin Street Bridge.
New Hampshire mom holds down rabid fox after it bites her 4-year-old daughter, police say
Both the mom and her daughter are expected to be OK after receiving prompt medical attention. A New Hampshire woman physically held a rabid fox down until first responders arrived after it bit her 4-year-old child, officials said. The fox, which was euthanized on scene, later tested positive for rabies,...
Man charged with theft of $13,000 in beauty supplies from Nashua store
NASHUA — A Brooklyn man has been arrested in connection with the theft of over $13,000 worth of beauty supplies from an Ulta Beauty store in Nashua, police said. Mohammed Diaby, 21, was taken into custody on May 14 after a lengthy investigation into the Nov. 20 theft at the Ulta Beauty location on 258 Daniel Webster Hwy.
NH drug overdose deaths declined in 2023
CONCORD, NH – New Hampshire drug overdose deaths declined significantly in 2023, according to figures released by both the state medical examiner and the National Centers for Disease Control. There were 430 deaths attributed to overdoses in 2023, an 11.7% decrease from 2022’s 487, according to the New Hampshire...
Police investigating reported carjacking at Derryfield Park
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Members of the Manchester Police Department are investigating a reported carjacking at Derryfield Park Thursday. Police say at around 11:30 a.m., a suspect allegedly pointed a gun at a driver and took their vehicle. The suspect was seen driving down Bridge Street. Police say the vehicle...
Man, woman kill rabid fox after it attacked them in Effingham
EFFINGHAM, N.H. — Two fox attacks nearly 100 miles apart occurred in New Hampshire on Tuesday. One of the attacks was in Hollis, where a rabid fox attacked a 4-year-old girl, while another attacked a couple in Carroll County. Elliot Edwards and Erin Francois were working in their shop...
Serious crash leads to partial road closure in Windham
WINDHAM, N.H. — A section of North Lowell Road in Windham is expected to be closed for much of the day because of a crash. The crash happened around 7:30 a.m. Thursday. One person was taken to the hospital with injuries that weren’t believed to be life-threatening. The...
May 18 Cone with a Cop at Hayward’s also marks launch of ‘Just in Case’ program, casting a wider safety net for residents
NASHUA, NH – The Nashua Police Department on Thursday announced the launch of the “Just In Case” Program. As many residents are aware the Nashua Police Department currently uses two programs to serve the community: Autism Awareness & Operation Safe Return. While these programs are successful, the police department strives to service a larger segment of the city’s population, as many residents are affected by much more than autism or dementia.
Bedford police seek help identifying theft suspect
BEDFORD — The Bedford Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of theft at the NH Liquor Store. Authorities released a photo of the male subject and are asking anyone with information to contact Officer Vrevic at 603-472-5113 ext. 240. The department emphasized...
Nashua man arrested in connection with fraudulent transactions
NASHUA — A Nashua man was arrested May 10 as part of an investigation into unauthorized financial transactions, according to local authorities. Erick Reyes-Hidalgo, 28, was taken into custody by the Nashua Police Department on an outstanding warrant for felony Theft by Deception. The investigation began Jan. 11 after...
Kayla Montgomery released on parole
MANCHESTER, N.H. (WHDH) - Kayla Montgomery, the estranged wife of convicted murderer Adam Montgomery, has been released on parole. Montgomery was granted parole in March. Kayla testified against her estranged husband in his trial for murdering his daughter Harmony. She accepted a plea deal for her role in Harmony’s death.
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