WNTK Local News

An armed robbery suspect has been arrested in Lebanon, NH, reports Patch.

At approximately 6 PM on Thursday, January 2, 2020, Manchester, NH Police responded to reports of a robbery at Catholic Medical Center. According to report from the victim, she was leaving work when a vehicle pulled up behind her. A man left the vehicle, brandishing a gun, and stole her purse before speeding off. 43-year-old Ron Goodwin was named as a suspect soon after.

On Friday, Manchester PD issued a warrant along with Goodwin’s description. A public tip let police know that Goodwin had been seen in Lebanon on Monday.

He was arrested on a felony robbery charge and held in preventative detention until his arraignment at Hillsborough County Superior Court on Tuesday.

A 2.1 magnitude earthquake struck the state of New Hampshire late Sunday, reports Patch.

At approximately 8:45, a small earthquake hit near exit 20 off Interstate 93. This is the first earthquake of the year in NH, a state not typically known for seismic activity. However, there have been numerous since 2011, usually around the Concord region. According to officials, the earthquake had a depth of 5 kilometers.

As of now, no injuries related to the quake have been reported.

A man has been arrested for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child by the Royalton Vermont State Police, they report.

In November of 2019, the Royalton Police were informed of an incident where a juvenile had allegedly been sexually abused by a family member. A month’s long investigation by the Windsor County Special Investigations Unit led to the January 2, 2020 arrest of 27-year-old Edwin Read Jr.. Read Jr. was arrested at the Northern State Correctional Facility in Newport, VT where he is being held for multiple charges including a Sex Offender registry violation.

He is set to appear in Orleans County Superior Court on January 6 to answer the charge.

The NH Fish and Game Department are asking citizens to report wild turkey sightings, they announce via press release.

This initiative, named the 2020 Wild Winter Turkey Flock Survey, runs from January 1, 2020 to March 31.

The release states that, “The purpose of this online survey is to enhance New Hampshire Fish and Game’s existing winter flock data collection efforts, adding to the Department’s understanding of the abundance and distribution of turkeys during New Hampshire’s challenging winter months. This is also an exciting way for citizen scientists to interact with their local turkey populations.”

The online survey asks for number of turkeys in flock, where they were seen, type of habitat, and what they were eating. Last year, the NH Fish and Game received 486 flock reports, for a total of 9833 turkeys.

The survey can be taken at www.wildnh.com/surveys/turkey.html . 

A woman has plead guilty to domestic assault charges in White River Junction court, reports WCAX.

This charge stemmed from a September 2019 incident in which Amanda Zanis, 38, stabbed her boyfriend with a bayonet in Norwich, VT. She was originally arrested in Danbury, NH during the month of October and extradited back to VT.

Zanis was set to be charged with second degree attempted murder, but a plea deal has lessened her charges to first degree aggravated domestic assault, obstruction of justice, and violating condition of pre-trial release. The victim of the stabbing said in court that he “forgave her and thought the sentence was too harsh.”

Zanis will serve between 1-8 years in prison, while undergoing mental health treatment.

According to the Associated Press, Springfield Medical Care Systems could soon be filing for bankruptcy.

Paperwork states the company would be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2020. The organization includes Springfield Hospital and outpatient clinics in Bellows Falls, Chester, Londonberry, Ludlow and Charlestown, NH. The clinics are expected to file financial plans by the end of January, while the hospital hopes to have one in April.

All plans are subject to judge’s approval.

The Lebanon, NH Police Department are seeking assistance identifying a theft suspect, they report via press release.

On November 9, 2019, an unidentified male entered the West Lebanon Wal-Mart, filled a shopping cart with merchandise, and left without paying. The merchandise totaled $872.19. Another customer confronted the suspect about the theft, and the male pushed the cart back inside and left.

The Lebanon PD has given images of the subject, and are requesting that anyone who can identify the man or have info pertaining to his whereabouts contact Officer Ryan Brewster at 603-448-1212. You can also leave an anonymous tip at 603-448-Clue or online at Lebanon.gov/CLUE.

A pedestrian was struck and killed Saturday night in Newport, NH, reports e-tickernews of Claremont.

At approximately 7:25 PM, police received multiple reports of a collision between pedestrian and motor vehicle by Yoshi’s Convenience Store. Newport Police, EMS, and Fire officials arrived at the scene to find that Carlton R. Barton, 80, of Newport had been hit crossing the road. Barton suffered several serious injuries and was transported to Valley Regional Hospital in Claremont, before being passing away.

Investigation has revealed that the driver was 33-year-old Jamie L. Fordiani, and that neither speed nor alcohol seemed to be involved.

An investigation into the collision continues, and anyone who may have witnessed to collision is encouraged to call Lt. Craig Robertson of the Newport PD at 863-3232.

The Lebanon, NH Fire Department have released an update on the hotel explosion Christmas Eve.

On December 24, 2019, at approximately 5:15 AM, fire fighters responded to reports of a fire evacuation at the Element Hotel. After entering the building, an explosion occurred. Two fire fighters and eight civilians suffered non-life threatening injuries and were treated at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center before being released.

While an investigation continues, the cause of the the blast does not appear to be criminal. An electrical fire in a mechanical room and a nearby propane leak caused the explosion.

The hotel will remain closed for the foreseeable future while the damage is fixed.

A Langdon, NH man has been arrested following a motor vehicle accident Monday morning, reports the NH State Police.

At approximately 9:30 AM, NHSP were notified of a red SUV operating in a hazardous manner on Route 12A north. While attempting to locate the SUV, police received reports of a vehicle matching the description rolled over in Langdon. Troopers arrived at the scene to find the vehicle rolled into several trees.

The driver, 27-year-old Alexander Waters of Langdon, was extracted from the vehicle and transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Alcohol appears to be involved in the crash. Waters has been arrested for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated and Driving After Suspension.

He will appear in Sullivan County Superior Court on January 2, 2020.