CONCORD, NH — July is going to be a busy month for the New Hampshire Department of Safety and its law enforcement partners as they begin patrolling Route 125 again for safety concerns.
The initiative, which will operate directed patrols from Epping to Milton, first started in 2021 after a number of accidents along the corridor. According to state police, nearly 4,900 crashes have been reported on the 50-mile stretch of road that begins in Haverhill, Massachusetts, and runs through Maine, during the past nine years.
Last year, the patrols ran the entire length of the highway.
Lt. Keith Walker, the commander of New Hampshire State Police Troop A, said drivers needed to make the right choices while behind the wheel.
“Plan on using alternative transportation if you will be consuming alcohol,” he said. “And always wear your seatbelt to prevent injury or death in the event of a collision.”
Chief Michael Wallace of the Epping Police Department said he hoped the patrols would “reduce the number of accidents and for motorists to arrive at their destinations safely.”
Rockingham County Sheriff Charles Massahos agreed.
“We ask you to drive like everyone’s lives depend on it,” he said. “Watch your speed, use your seatbelt, refrain from distractions, and extend courtesy to others sharing the road.”
The cost of the beefed-up patrols is offset by New Hampshire Office of Highway Safety grants.
Troop F troopers were kept busy with a shooting incident on Tuesday in Bath.
State police were sent to West Bath Road around 9:30 p.m. after two men were treated for gunshot wounds.
“The incident appears to be isolated and all parties are known to each other,” Amber Lagace, a public information officer, said. “There is no threat to the public.”
Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact New Hampshire State Police Detective Garrett Rella at 603-223-8883 or by email at Garrett.M.Rella@dos.nh.gov.
A man from New York was arrested on Tuesday after being accused of using an altered and fraudulent utility bill as proof of residency while attempting to obtain a New Hampshire driver’s license.
Dimitri Saintvil, 34, after an investigation at the Manchester DMV, was charged with unsworn falsification and tampering with public records after it was determined he actually lived in New York, according to state police. He was released on personal recognizance bail and is due in Manchester District Court on Aug. 12.
Anyone with information relating to this crime is asked to contact Trooper First Class Christopher Prenaveau at Christopher.J.Prenaveau@dos.nh.gov.
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Free Nathanael Boisvert, 24, of Berwick, Maine, was arrested at 12:06 a.m. on June 18, 2022, on two bench warrants. He was arrested in Epping.
Kari Jean Smith, 40, of Gonic was arrested at 4:10 p.m. on June 17 on stalking, controlled drug-aid other to perpetrate crime, and two breach of bail charges in Rochester.
Jesse William Preston Hayes, 34, of Nacogdoches, Texas, was arrested at 10:35 a.m. on June 16 on a bench warrant in Madbury.
Peter Thomas Mulrooney, 38, of Epping was arrested at 10:22 a.m. on June 16 on disorderly conduct and resisting arrest or detention charges. He was arrested in Epping.
Timothy Dunn, 64, of Wakefield was arrested on a driving under the influence charge at 9:19 a.m. on June 15.
Shayleigh Demers, 28, of Rochester was arrested on an expired license-subsequent charge at 3:43 p.m. on June 14.
Chancellor James Renner, 26, of Dover was arrested at 1:18 a.m. on June 13 on driving under the influence and driving under the influence-second offense charges in Portsmouth.
Alexander Thomas Stinson, 37, of Winchester, Massachusetts, was arrested at 12:40 a.m. on June 18 on driving under the influence and aggravated driving under the influence-30+ mph charges in Manchester.
Inaldo Nevarez, 59, of Roxbury, MA, was arrested at 8:39 p.m. on June 17 on driving under the influence, operating with an expired license-subsequent, and misuse of plates charges in Londonderry.
Ella Lewis, 18, of Scituate, MA, was arrested at 6:38 p.m. on June 17 on speeding-21 to 14 mph over the 65 limit and transport of alcohol by a minor charges in Windham. Also charged were: Molly Lovering, 19; Kathleen Murray, 19; Mia Louise Peterson, 19; and Sarah Elizabeth Irish, 18; also all of Scituate, on a single count of unlawful possession-intoxication each.
Megan Douillette, 42, of Nashua was arrested at 11:26 a.m. on June 17 on driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent charge and a warrant in Manchester.
Douglas A. Perry, 62, of Manchester as arrested at 11:52 p.m. on June 15 on driving after a revocation or suspension charge in Manchester.
Nicholas Harding Salvaggio, 26, of Manchester was arrested on driving under the influence and driving under the influence-adult more than 0.08 or minor more than 0.02 charges at 1:47 a.m. on June 15 in Merrimack.
A 16-year-old from Merrimack was arrested on a reckless operation charges at 5:01 p.m. on June 14.
Carlso Javier Class, 32, of Nashua was arrested at 11:20 p.m. on June 13 on reckless operation and operating without a valid license charges in Merrimack.
Jean Curtis Truland, 37, of Merrimack was arrested at 2:41 p.m. on June 13 on a driving under the influence-second offense-adult more than 0.08 or minor more than 0.02 charge in Bedford.
Juan Carlos Perez Zavaleta, 24, of Manchester was arrested at 6:46 a.m. on June 18 on speeding-16 to 20 mph over 65 limit and operating without a valid license charges in Grantham.
Aaron Paul Whitehouse, 23, of Tewksbury, MA, was arrested at 11:37 p.m. on June 17 on driving under the influence and speeding-25+ mph over the 65 limit in Bow. A 23-year-old woman from North Reading, MA, was taken into protective custody.
Elijah Christopher Swanson, 20, of Meredith and Patrick Joseph Mohan, 20, of Meredith were both arrested on unlawful possession-intoxication and open container charges at 11:07 p.m. on June 17 in Laconia.
Diane Normand, 67, of Concord was arrested on driving under the influence and reckless operation charges in Northfield at 10:06 a.m. on June 17.
Derek V. Pinheiro, 34, of Chester was arrested at 4:31 p.m. on June 15 on driving under the influence and driving under the influence-second offense-adult more than 0.08 or minor more than 0.02 charges in Concord.
Michael O’Brien, 35, of Fairhaven, Vermont, was arrested at 2:28 a.m. on June 15 on burglary-night/home/weapon, burglary, criminal mischief, and fugitive from justice charges. Also arrested was Courtney L. Samplatsky, 34, of Fairhaven, VT, on burglary-night/home/weapon, burglary, criminal mischief, and conduct after an accident charges. They were arrested in Salisbury. Read more about this case here: Persons Of Interest In VT Homicide Case Arrested After Salisbury Crash
Jeremy Troy Scamon, 19, of Lincoln was arrested at 10:11 p.m. on June 14 on driving under the influence, reckless operation, and transport alcohol by a minor charges in Sanbornton. A 17-year-old from Pembroke was also arrested on an unlawful possession-intoxication charge.
Jake T. Roderick, 25, of Concord was arrested at 12:28 a.m. on June 14 on a deal-possess prescription drugs charge. Also arrested was Kyle Arnold Babb, 25, of Chichester on a breach of bail charge. They were arrested in Bow.
A 57-year-old man from Hillsboro was taken into protective custody at 12:42 a.m. on June 13.
Timothy Cox, 32, of Marblehead, MA, was arrested at 7:18 p.m. on June 17 on a driving under the influence charge in Alton.
Rodney Bernard Brunelle, 58, of Attleboro, MA, was arrested at 11:03 p.m. on June 16 on a driving under the influence charge and a yellow-solid line violation.
Brendon O. Murrin, 23, Swanzey at 3:16 p.m. on June 16 on a reckless operation charge in Bow.
Rafael A. Santana, 31, of Lowell, MA, was arrested at midnight on June 13 on a bench warrant in Salem.
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