Category Archives: Crime
When Can I Legally Justify Self Defense?
The law of self-defense is recognized in every state. Some states have a self-defense statute, and others don’t, but in any self-defense case, criminal defense lawyers must look toward their own state’s case law. Regardless of whether a state has … Continue reading
Human bones found on Great Bay island; no foul play suspected
The bones were discovered by a kayaker Monday, were recovered by officials on Tuesday and are being investigated by Durham Police, New Hampshire State Police and New Hampshire Marine Patrol, said Durham Deputy Police Chief Rene Kelley. He said investigators … Continue reading
Pittsfield: Shortcut Leads To Mud Trap, Warrant, Weapon Charges
Two local women were arrested after a vehicle they were riding in reportedly became stuck in the mud and police allegedly discovered drugs inside of the vehicle, according to a court affidavit. Crystal Marsh, 23, pictured in this file photo, … Continue reading
NH Police continue federally-funded sobriety checkpoints despite lack of arrests
A police checkpoint to stop drunk drivers last Saturday night in Chichester netted zero arrests, but that hasn’t slowed down plans for future operations. State police, citing “increasing incidents of drinking and driving,” are conducting another sobriety checkpoint in Portsmouth … Continue reading
Gov. Sununu Signs Veterans Court Bill into Law
Governor Chris Sununu has signed legislation to establish uniform guidelines for the state’s veterans courts. Veterans courts give some vets grappling with mental health or drug use problems a chance to solve them without going to jail. | More… | NHPR
After Phoenix Dropped Sanctuary City Status, Crime Rate Fell
When the City of Phoenix ended its sanctuary city status crime began to fall, the Arizona Police Association reports. Their statement contrasts sharply with politically motivated chiefs of police from around the country. “When we eliminated our sanctuary policy back in … Continue reading
Overnight Shooting at Party in Manchester
MANCHESTER, N.H. —Manchester police said they are looking for a suspect in an overnight shooting that sent one man to the hospital. Officials say shots were fired at 138 Willow St. Sunday around 2:15 a.m. Police said when they arrived … Continue reading
41 years ago, 4 bombings swept up the seacoast from Boston to New Hampshire
Terrorism in Boston used to be a somewhat regular occurrence. And in 1976, the city saw it from all angles, from radical leftists to hardline busing segregationists. However, the violence reached its pinnacle 41 years ago (Today), when a series … Continue reading
Ohio Councilman: Maybe We Should Stop Responding To Repeat Overdose Calls
Give Middletown Councilman Dan Picard full marks for administrative ingenuity, if nothing else. Facing rising costs from the erupting opioid crisis plaguing the US, and angry at repeat offenders, Picard offered an “outside the box” solution. Why not just let them … Continue reading
Taekwondo instructor accused of exposing himself to minor in Bedford
BEDFORD — A Manchester man who worked as an instructor at Master An’s Taekwondo Studio in Bedford is accused of exposing himself to a minor. Matthew Caron, 24, surrendered Friday to police who obtained a warrant for his arrest on … Continue reading