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9 people arrested after regional SWAT raids in Laconia, police say
LACONIA, N.H. — Nine adults will be facing charges after the regional SWAT team conducted raids in Laconia on Thursday, police said. Laconia police said the regional SWAT team raided a building on Strafford Street in connection with a drug and firearm investigation. Traffic was redirected from the area,...
9 charged after SWAT raid on Strafford Street
LACONIA — Police and the Belknap County SWAT team executed a search warrant at a house Thursday afternoon that resulted in charges against nine people and a secure campus order at Laconia High School. Officers breached the home at 55 Strafford St. after obtaining a search warrant, around 12:30...
New Hampshire Police Ramp Up Presence on Route 4 From Lebanon to Portsmouth
New Hampshire Expects More Motorists During the Summertime. If you are familiar with Route 4 that runs through New Hampshire, you know that it is a twisty road. Traffic is usually heavy, and the road is mostly just one lane going each way. It runs through the state from Lebanon to Portsmouth.
Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls faces $6 million fine and criminal charges
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A political consultant who sent artificial intelligence-generated robocalls mimicking President Joe Biden’s voice to voters ahead of New Hampshire’s presidential primary faces a $6 million fine and more than two dozen criminal charges. The Federal Communications Commission said the fine it proposed Thursday for Steven Kramer is its first involving generative AI technology. The company accused of transmitting the calls, Lingo Telecom, faces a $2 million fine, though in both cases the parties could settle or further negotiate, the FCC said. Kramer has admitted orchestrating a message that was sent to thousands of voters two...
Man arrested, extradited to New Hampshire for role in scam that stole more than $200K, police say
NEW BOSTON, N.H. — A New York man has been extradited back to New Hampshire after being arrested for an alleged nationwide scam that stole more than $200,000. The New Boston Police Department said they took custody of Oumar Diallo, 22, from Bronx, New York after he was arrested in April by the Redondo Beach, California Police Department.
Forest Service shares safety reminders
As make residents enjoy Memorial Day weekend, officials with the NH Forest Service reminds residents to prioritize safety. Whether residents are planning a camping trip, a hike, or a scenic drive, check weather conditions for the area. Spring melt-off, heavy rainfall, or slower seasonal changes can cause stream crossings to be high. Be responsible and assess the hazards and risks before entering any section of water — and remember the water is still very cold.
Two charged in overdose death after selling fentanyl in Conway
CONCORD — Attorney General John M. Formella and Conway Police Chief Christopher Mattei announced the indictment of James Gray, 47, and Cory Sellers, 39, by the Carroll County Grand Jury in connection with the overdose death of Jordan Stocker in Conway on Oct. 20. Gray and Sellers face one...
Man in prison for running ATM theft ring faces new charges of dealing drugs
MANCHESTER, N.H. — An alleged drug dealer known as "Willy Wonka" has been indicted in New Hampshire after a yearslong investigation that included the FBI. William Rodriguez, 53, is already serving time in Massachusetts for running a multistate ATM theft ring that included crimes in New Hampshire. The new indictments are for alleged drug sales that happened around that same time.
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