CRIME & SAFETY
'Serial fraudster' sentenced: Hampton man gets 7 years for $2M identity fraud schemes
HAMPTON — A local man will spend the next seven years in prison for stealing more than a million dollars in four schemes — including one where he filed fake unemployment claims in two states on behalf of 54 people. Anthony Silva, 39, was sentenced Thursday in U.S....
Man accused of placing card skimmers in New Hampshire Walmart and other stores across Northeast
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A man who police believe is in the U.S. illegally is facing federal charges for allegedly stealing data through credit card skimmers around the Northeast. According to court documents, Romario Serban placed the skimmers at Walmart stores in New Hampshire, New York, Maine and Massachusetts last July.
Ex-youth baseball coach pleads guilty to raping Seabrook teen: 'Worst nightmare'
BRENTWOOD — A former youth baseball coach pleaded guilty to the 2017 rape of a Seabrook teenager, who told the court her life will never be the same. Prosecutors say Curran Shane, 34, a former baseball coach in the Bedford School District, for Seacoast United and for Play Ball in Salisbury, Massachusetts, was drunk when he raped the 15-year-old girl. They say Shane snuck into the girl's bedroom, and despite being repeatedly told “no” and “stop it,” he forcibly raped her. ...
Police arrest pro-Palestinian protestors at University of New Hampshire
DURHAM, N.H. — Police arrested pro-Palestinian protestors at the University of New Hampshire on Wednesday evening. Police warned protestors they'd be arrested and taken off the property if they stayed and set up tents. It was after three warnings over the intercom that police in riot gear showed up...
Familiar face in command: Justin Pizon takes the reins as Exeter’s fire chief
EXETER — The Exeter Fire Department has a new chief at the helm, but he needs no introduction. At a ceremony held during Monday's Select Board meeting with members of his family and the fire and police departments on hand, Fire Chief Justin Pizon was publicly sworn in as the department’s newest leader. He replaces Eric Wilking following his retirement on April 19.
Man from New Hampshire disappeared in California 10 years ago Wednesday
MANCHESTER, N.H. — It's been 10 years since a Hampstead man vanished in California and investigators are hoping someone will come forward with information. Brian Alexander Wilson was last seen in Point Reyes Station, California. He was reported missing on May 1, 2014, at the age of 35. Officials...
Aaron Goodwin's 'violent' assault, racial slurs by family members detailed by prosecutor
PORTSMOUTH — Prosecutors allege ex-Portsmouth police sergeant Aaron Goodwin “violently slammed” a local bank executive to the ground and concussed him in a November assault, while his sister-in-law launched racial slurs at the victim and other bystanders. Details of the alleged assault on Mamadou Dembele, who is...
Woman killed in Methuen crash identified as Pamela O’Neil
A 62-year-old woman fatally struck by a motorcycle in Methuen on Sunday night has been identified as Pamela O’Neil, the Essex County District Attorney’s office confirmed to MassLive Tuesday morning. O’Neil was found lying face down on the side of the road in the area of 471 Lowell...
Closing arguments delivered at Youth Development Center civil trial
BRENTWOOD, N.H. — Closing arguments were delivered Thursday at the civil trial over alleged abuse at the former Youth Development Center. ** Warning: This trial involves allegations of physical and sexual abuse against a teenager. Contents may be disturbing. **. Accuser David Meehan is suing the state for millions,...
In Time for Prom Season, Pentucket Students Witness Aftermath of Mock Car Crash Scene
Pentucket Regional High School students witnessed and participated in realistic accounts last week of a car crash with help from the West Newbury, Groveland and Merrimac police and fire departments who demonstrated with a mock car accident. Superintendent Justin Bartholomew and Principal Brenda Erhardt said high school students viewed the...
Missing Somersworth teen found safe, police thank community
SOMERSWORTH — The Somersworth Police Department announced today that Alaina Wilson, the 13-year-old girl reported missing since April 30, has been located and is safe. Alaina was last seen around 8:30 p.m. heading southbound on Route 108 on foot. Standing at 5 feet 2 inches and weighing approximately 100...
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