On July 3^rd, 2016 at approximately 1:00AM Hooksett Police Officers observed a vehicle traveling in excess of 80mph south on Hooksett Road.  Police were able to stop the vehicle on I-93 North just after the on-ramp of exit 9.  Police identified the operator as:

Brian Dean, 28

who showed signs of impairment.  After running Dean through field sobriety tests it was determined that he was intoxicated.  Dean was arrested for Aggravated DWI due to traveling in excess of 30mph over the speed limit.  Once back at the Police Department Dean took further tests which revealed his BAC to be .17.  Dean was bailed on personal recognizance and released to a sober party.

Sgt. Sargent

On August 2^nd, 2016 at 11:55pm, officers of the Hooksett Police Department responded to multiple reports of a motor vehicle crash on Zapora Dr. near the entrance to Space Center. When officers arrived, they observed a guardrail that had been damaged by a motor vehicle and located a damaged New Hampshire license plate lying on the roadway. Officer’s located the suspected vehicle disabled on top of a rock, off of the travel portion of the roadway at the intersection to Zapora Dr. and Springwood Dr. The operator of the vehicle was identified as:

Justin Norton, 31

Hooksett, NH

While speaking with Norton, it became apparent that he was under the influence of alcohol. Norton refused to perform standardized field sobriety tests and was subsequently placed under arrest without incident for driving while intoxicated and conduct after an accident. Norton was not injured in the crash and he was transported to the Hooksett Police Department. Norton refused a breath test at the Hooksett Police Department and was released on $2,500.00 personal recognizance bail. Norton is scheduled to appear before the 6^th Circuit Court in Hooksett on August 9^th, 2016.

Sergeant James Bradley

Hooksett Police Department

On August 14, 2016 at approximately 12:30AM Hooksett Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 70 Merrimack Street for a Domestic Disturbance.  When Officer arrived a suspect vehicle was leaving.  This vehicle was stopped down the road and the operator:

Norman Therrien, 61

was arrested at that time for DWI.  Officers investigating the Disturbance learned that Therrien had assaulted his nephew by striking him in the head with a Dewalt flashlight after an argument.  The victim was transported to the hospital to receive treatment for his injuries which were not considered life threatening.  Therrien was released on $5,000.00 personal recognizance bail with a court date of August 23, 2016.

Sgt. Sargent

On August 22^nd, 2016 the Central New Hampshire Special Operations Unit along with the Hooksett Police Department executed a search warrant at 21 Andrea Ave. in Hooksett, NH. The Hooksett Police Department received information that Andrew Shea, date of birth 12/26/79, who had escaped from the New Hampshire State Prison Calumet House located in Manchester, NH, was believed to be at 21 Andrea Ave. in Hooksett, NH.

Officer Ducharme of the Hooksett Police Department was able to confirm Shea was wanted by the New Hampshire State Police. Officer Ducharme obtained a search warrant to search the Andrea Ave. location. Due to Shea being incarcerated for two felony armed robbery charges and a felon in possession of a firearm charge, the Hooksett Police Department contacted the Central New Hampshire Special Operations Unit to execute the search warrant.

“Being a member community of the Central New Hampshire Special Operations Unit has proven to be beneficial in cases such as this. The Central New Hampshire Special Operations Unit did an excellent job in ending the situation peacefully”, said Chief Peter Bartlett of the Hooksett Police Department.

Sergeant James Bradley

Hooksett Police Department

On August 23, 2016 at 7:45pm, Officer Czarnec attempted to stop a 2013 Chrysler Avenger on Embassy Ave., by Advanced Eurosport for having an expired registration. The vehicle refused to stop and proceeded to 4 Dart St., where it parked in the driveway.  The operator of the vehicle was identified as:

Richard Leclerc, 53 of 4 Dart Street

Officer Czarnec believed Leclerc had been drinking alcohol and therefore asked him to perform field sobriety tests. Leclerc agreed and at the conclusion of the field sobriety tests, Officer Czarnec believed Leclerc was under the influence of alcohol.   Leclerc’s driving record showed his license was under suspension due to a prior DUI conviction on February 2, 2016, out of the 6th Circuit Court in Hooksett. Leclerc was arrested for DUI (subsequent offense), Disobeying a Police Officer, Operating on a Suspended License and was issued a citation for unregistered vehicle.  Leclerc was released on $6,000 personal recognizance bail and ordered to appear before the 6^th Circuit Court in Hooksett on September 6, 2016.

Sergeant Jake Robie

On August 27, 2016 at 5:30 pm, Hooksett Police responded to West River Rd., for a reported rolling domestic. The reporting party was traveling north behind a Toyota RAV4 when he witnessed the male operator hitting the female passenger.  Officers located the suspect vehicle parked on Riverside Dr., at Robie’s County Store.  The male operator was identified as:

Raymond Smith, 23

An on scene investigation revealed Raymond and his girlfriend began arguing at the Regal Cinema, in Hooksett, over a text message. When Raymond’s girlfriend refused to get in the vehicle he picked her up and physically put her in passenger’s seat.  As they traveled north on West River Rd., Raymond took his girlfriend’s phone and slapped her leg.  No medical attention was required.  Raymond was arrested and charged with false imprisonment, two counts of domestic violence related simple assault and two counts of simple assault. Raymond was released on $6,000 personal recognizance bail and ordered to appear before the 6^th Circuit Court in Hooksett on August 29, 2016.

Sergeant Jake Robie

On August 27^th, 2016 at 12:22 am, Officer Byers stopped a motor vehicle on Mammoth Rd. for an equipment violation.  The operator of the vehicle was identified as:

Matthew Freeman, 27

Hooksett, NH

While speaking with Freeman it became apparent that he was under the influence of alcohol. Freeman was asked to submit to standardized field sobriety tests which he agreed to and was subsequently placed under arrest.  At the Hooksett Police Department, Freeman agreed to a breath test and the results showed that his breath alcohol content was 0.15. Freeman was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and was released on $1,500.00 personal recognizance bail. Freeman is scheduled to appear before the 6^th Circuit Court in Hooksett on September 13^th, 2016.

Sergeant James Bradley

Hooksett Police Department

On September 4^th, 2016 at 2:13 am, Officer Ducharme observed a vehicle parked beside a gas pump at Mr. Gas on West River Rd. The business was closed and Officer Ducharme approached the vehicle and noticed a male occupant seated in the driver’s seat that appeared to be sleeping. Officer Ducharme noticed the vehicle was turned on, shifted into drive and that the male had his foot on the brake. It took Officer Ducharme approximately six minutes to wake up the male inside the vehicle and Officer Ducharme was able to shift the vehicle into park and remove the keys.

While Officer Ducharme was speaking to the male with the door open, the male acted as if he was driving away while the vehicle was turned off. Officer Ducharme noticed the male had spilled an alcoholic beverage all over himself and it was apparent that he was under the influence of alcohol. The male was identified as Brendan Wills, 20 of Concord, NH. Wills was asked to submit to standardized field sobriety tests but was unable to stand upright without assistance. Wills was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated.

At the Hooksett Police Department, Wills agreed to a breath test and the results showed that his breath alcohol content was 0.22. Wills’ charge was then upgraded to Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated and was released on $3,000.00 personal recognizance bail. Wills is scheduled to appear before the 6^th Circuit Court in Hooksett on September 13^th, 2016.

Sergeant James Bradley

Hooksett Police Department

            On September 8^th, 2016 at 7:23 am, the Hooksett Police Department arrested Thomas Ford Jr, date of birth 08/02/1996. Ford Jr. was wanted by the Manchester Police Department for the armed robbery and 1^st degree assault that occurred at the Han’s Food Mart in Manchester on September 7^th. Hooksett Police Officers arrested Ford Jr. outside of Servpro, located at 187 Londonderry Turnpike without incident. Ford Jr. was released into the custody of the Manchester Police Department.

 
Sergeant James Bradley

Hooksett Police Department

On September 11, 2016 at 2:59 pm, Hooksett Police and Fire Rescue responded to Main St. between Riverside Dr. and West River Rd. to investigate a motor vehicle crash involving a car and a pedestrian. One patient was MedFlighted to a Boston hospital with serious injuries. At this time, it does not appear that speed or alcohol were a factor. The accident is still under investigation.

Due to the volume of emergency service vehicles and the investigation on scene, Main St. was shut down until 5:57 pm. when the road was reopened.

Sergeant Jake Robie

On September 19, 2016 at 2:47 pm, Officers from the Hooksett Police Department responded to the Goodwill Store and Donation Center, located at 1292 Hooksett Road for a report of a hand grenade found in a clothing bag. We were able to view the device and determine that it was an old smoke grenade that had already been detonated. We took possession of the device and transferred it to the New Hampshire State Police; Explosive Division for disposal.  At no time were any members of the public in danger.

Anyone with information regarding where this device came from is asked to contact the Hooksett Police Department at 624-1560 or leave an anonymous tip on our website by selecting the tip icon, www.hooksettpolice.com.

Sergeant Jake Robie

On September 19^th, 2016 at 9:23 PM, the Hooksett Police Department responded to the end of Campus Dr. for a report of an unstable 23 year old male armed with a semi-automatic rifle. When the officers arrived at the end of Campus Dr., the officers heard four to five rounds being discharged from the wood line in an unknown direction. The officers backed off, set up a perimeter and the Manchester Police Department’s SWAT team arrived shortly thereafter. The male was contained in an undeveloped cul-de-sac and was in contact with the officers on scene. The male was identified as Christopher Garon, date of birth 05/28/93. On September 20^th at 2:24 AM, Garon was taken into custody without incident and charged with felony reckless conduct and disorderly conduct. Garon is currently being held at the Merrimack County House of Corrections on $10,000 cash bail. He is scheduled to be video arraigned at some point today. The New Hampshire State Police, Bow and Allenstown Police Department’s along with the Hooksett Fire Department assisted throughout this incident.

Sergeant James Bradley

Hooksett Police Department

On December 23, 2016 at approximately 6:32pm Hooksett Police Officer’s stopped a vehicle traveling south on Hooksett Road for a lane violation. When officer’s made contact they identified the operator as:

Donald Richman, 70

Who they found had a suspended license which had been suspended on 6/11/85 for DWI. After it was determined that Richman would be placed under arrest for this he was also found to be in possession of controlled drugs. Richman was charged with operating after suspension, possession of controlled drugs, transportation of controlled drugs and a lane control violation. He was released on personal recognizance bail and was given a court date of 2/3/17.

On August 22^nd, 2016 the Central New Hampshire Special Operations Unit along with the Hooksett Police Department executed a search warrant at 21 Andrea Ave. in Hooksett, NH. The Hooksett Police Department received information that Andrew Shea, date of birth 12/26/79, who had escaped from the New Hampshire State Prison Calumet House located in Manchester, NH, was believed to be at 21 Andrea Ave. in Hooksett, NH.

Officer Ducharme of the Hooksett Police Department was able to confirm Shea was wanted by the New Hampshire State Police. Officer Ducharme obtained a search warrant to search the Andrea Ave. location. Due to Shea being incarcerated for two felony armed robbery charges and a felon in possession of a firearm charge, the Hooksett Police Department contacted the Central New Hampshire Special Operations Unit to execute the search warrant.

“Being a member community of the Central New Hampshire Special Operations Unit has proven to be beneficial in cases such as this. The Central New Hampshire Special Operations Unit did an excellent job in ending the situation peacefully”, said Chief Peter Bartlett of the Hooksett Police Department.

Sergeant James Bradley

Hooksett Police Department