Lebanon, NH is considering increasing the legal age to buy tobacco products to 21-and-over, reports the Associated Press.
This would be done under a new ordinance, aimed to take the confusion away from shoppers and business owners. A new federal law went into effect on January 1 making the legal age 21, however, the different laws between local, state, and federal have led to some confusion.
This new ordinance is supported by the mayor, law enforcement, and public health officials.
According to WCAX, the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical System has invested a sizable amount into New London,NH’s Colby-Sawyer College.
An investment of up to $3.25 Million, beginning with an initial $750,00, has been made to fund health science programs and boost the nursing program’s enrollment. The new programs have been specifically designed with DHMC input, and aim to train around 1000 workers for the healthcare system.
New programs including addiction studies, healthcare administration, health science, medical lab science and social work will begin in the Fall 2020 semester.
Two at-large fugitives were arrested on Saturday in Lebanon, NH, reports the Portland Press Herald.
At approximately noon, police found 28-year-old Crystal Lambert and 42-year-old Sean Mcinnis, both of Rochester, NH, at a house on Upper Guinea Road. Lambert was wanted for methamphetamine and heroin charges in NH, and a theft charge in Maine. Mcinnis was wanted for assault with a deadly weapon in NH, as well as illegal importation of heroin and criminal mischief in Maine.
They were arrested and transported to York County Jail, Maine and will appear in court on Tuesday.
The Springfield, VT Chief of Police has issued an apology to citizens following Thursday’s snowstorm.
Mark Fountain states that the snowstorm began around 3 AM, but the on-duty police supervisor failed to page the dispatcher page highway employees about road conditions. This led to roads not being cleaned in a timely manner, ultimately leading to school officials not being able to make a call on a delay or snow day.
He goes on to state that, “Nobody from the Springfield School District or the Springfield Highway Department is to be blamed for what happened.” Fountain finished by apologizing to citizens and bus drivers who had to drive children to school in the treacherous conditions.
The on-duty supervisor has fessed to the mistake.
Altercation within vehicle leads to accident and arrest, reports the Royalton Vermont State Police.
On January 14, 2020, personnel from the VSP, Hartford Police, and emergency services responded to reports of a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 91 in Hartford, VT. It was found that the driver, Ryan Philbrick, had crashed the car while fighting with a passenger in the vehicle. He also assaulted motorists who stopped to attempt to give assistance. Philbrick was arrested and has been charged with DUI, Negligent Operation, Aggravated Domestic Assault, Simple Assault, and Unlawful Mischief.
He is scheduled to appear in court on February 4.
Sheriff John P. Simonds of the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office has announced the Sullivan County Fugitive of the Week.
Officials are searching for Bryan Robie of Claremont, NH. Robie, 33, is described as being 5’2″, 135 pounds, with brown hair and black eyes. His current charge is for failure to appear, while his original charge is for theft.
Robie was arrested in September for theft by the Claremont PD. He was scheduled to appear in court on October 10, but failed to appear, resulting in a warrant being put out for his arrest. On November 20, he was indicted on the theft charged and scheduled to appear on December 5, which he again missed.
If you have any information as to his whereabouts, please call the Sheriff’s Office at 603-863-4200 or your local PD.
Two Bradford, NH residents have been arrested in connection to an attempted theft in Hooksett, reports the NH State Police.
At approximately 3 PM on January 13, 2020, troopers were conducting a “routine crime detection patrol” at the Park and Ride on Hackett Hill Road when they came across three suspects cutting a catalytic converter from a vehicle in the lot. Charles McWilliams, 51, of Northfield, Tyler Ackins-McWilliams, 22 and Melody Bagley, 19, both of Bradford were all arrested without incident. The three were also suspects in similar cases throughout the area. They have all been charged with Conspiracy and Attempt to Commit Criminal Mischief and Theft.
They will face these charges on January 30 in Merrimack County Superior Court.
A traffic stop to arrest two men on warrant turned into a chase across multiple towns, reports the NH State Police Troop C.
On Friday, January 10, 2020, troopers pulled over a vehicle containing two citizens with active warrants; Jennifer Ritchie, 37, and James Crawford, 32, both of Alstead. Richie was quietly taken into custody while Crawford attempted to evade police on foot.
Crawford ran through a river and into the woods prompting a search not only on foot, but from K9 units, and helicopter support. Alstead, East Alstead, and Acworth were all searched and local schools were notified. At approximately 2:30 PM, a man matching Crawford’s description was seen in East Alstead. He was then apprehended.
Ritchie has been charged with; Endangering Welfare of a Child, Tampering with Witness, Hindering Apprehension, Operation After Suspension, and Operating with a Suspended MV License. Crawford has been charged with; First Degree Assault, Tampering with Witness (2 Counts), Second Degree Assault (2 Counts), Aggravated Sexual Assault (2 Counts), Incest (2 Counts), Falsifying Evidence, Resisting Arrest, and Violation of Probation.
Both will be arraigned in Cheshire County Superior Court on January 13.
A man has died in Newport, NH after being struck by a truck, reports WMUR.
On Thursday, January 9, 2020, a dump truck turning from Bald Mountain Road onto Sunapee Street struck a pedestrian. According to officials, the driver is cooperating and speed has not been deemed a factor. The road was closed from Sand Hill Road to Springfield Road in Newport.
The victims family was being notified at time of writing.
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Manchester’s Catholic Medical Center have asked the attorney general for permission to merge, reports the Associated Press.
According to the filing, the joint organization would be known as Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical GraniteOne. This merger would expand specialty care like oncology and orthopedics.
While the two currently perform clinical collaborations, but a financial and operational merge would help reduce costs related to expansion.
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