CRIME & SAFETY
Investigators identify dismembered human remains found in 1989 near New Hampshire border
WARWICK, Mass. — Ending a mystery that began in 1989, authorities identified the dismembered body dumped beside a rural road in western Massachusetts as those of Constance Bassignani, a former resident of Franklin, and called her now-dead husband, William Bassignani, as a person of interest in her murder. Her...
Police investigating death on Mark Drive Wednesday afternoon
LACONIA — Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 70-year-old man on Mark Drive Wednesday afternoon. Officers responded to the scene shortly after noon on Wednesday after receiving reports of a man found deceased with an apparent gunshot wound.
Man accused of vandalism at NH GOP event held without bail
CONCORD, N.H. (WCAX) - A man who allegedly vandalized cars at a New Hampshire Republican event is being held without bail after a judge said she was concerned about evidence found during a search of his home. Lawrence Dunlap, 37, was arrested in connection with the vandalism of several cars...
New Hampshire man charged with keying cars outside GOP event to stay in jail after officers find ‘manifesto-style document,’ ‘items of concern’
Police found a manifesto-style note suicide note inside the man's house that referred to former President Donald J. Trump. A New Hampshire man who was arrested and charged with keying almost a dozen cars parked outside a Republican event last month was denied bail out of concerns for his mental health, according to reports.
Former office manager of The Dartmouth pleads guilty to embezzling more than $223,000 from student newspaper
Nicole Chambers, the former office manager of The Dartmouth, pleaded guilty today to embezzling more than $223,000 from the student newspaper between April 2017 and September 2021. Chambers pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in federal court in Concord, N.H., with Chief Judge Landya B. McCafferty presiding. Chambers,...
Sanbornton police warn of scam calls exploiting officer deaths
SANBORNTON — A scam targeting residents with fake fundraising calls for fallen police officers has been identified by the Sanbornton Police Department, following a report from a local first responder who received such a call today. The fraudulent calls claim to be collecting donations for a fund to support...
Sanbornton homeowner’s quick action curbs fire after lightning strike
SANBORNTON — A lightning strike on Tuesday led to a fire that caused moderate smoke damage to a local home, but quick action by the homeowner and the presence of working smoke detectors prevented a potential disaster. Sanbornton Fire & Rescue was dispatched at 1:45 p.m. on April 30...
Training drill simulates domestic violence incident at Concord Hospital
FRANKLIN, N.H. — As concerns over the safety of health care workers continue to rise across the country, the New Hampshire Department of Homeland Security conducted an emergency response drill Wednesday in Franklin. The drill at Concord Hospital's Franklin campus was intended to test the response time of staff...
Thieves steal American Legion money raised for charity
MEREDITH — Police are investigating an apparent burglary at American Legion Post 33, in which thousands of dollars, intended for charitable purposes, was taken. Sgt. William Goulet, Meredith Police, said the break-in appears to have occurred sometime between 8:30 p.m. on Sunday night, when the post was closed for the night, and 9:43 a.m. on Monday, when someone walking by saw damage to the exterior of the building and reported the theft.
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