Crime

New Ipswich: Man burned in car fire life-flighted to Boston

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

NEW IPSWICH — A man was flown by helicopter to a Boston hospital to be treated for burns on his hands, arms and face, after a first-alarm garage fire in New Ipswich on Monday afternoon. Shortly before 3 p.m., a New Ipswich man, who officials have declined to identify, was working in a residential garage at 260 Turnpike Rd. when a fire ignited. Fire officials believe that the blaze originated … 0

Jaffrey: Water main break disrupts service

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Jaffrey’s water users can expect little to no water pressure this afternoon, following a water main break on Squantum Road this morning, according to the town’s website. The water main break occurred between Stratton Road and Plantation Drive. Town personnel are on scene isolating that section of the water system and conducting repairs, according to town officials. … 0

Peterborough: Officers part of Torch Run

Monday, May 20, 2013

Several Peterborough police officers will be participating in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New Hampshire on May 29. They’ll be running in the morning, on a leg from the Police Department on Grove Street through town and up Route 202 to the Antrim/Hillsborough town line. The officers hope to raise at least $500 through the torch run. Their fundraising page … 0

Antrim police log: May 16, 2013

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

antrim Wednesday, May 8 Assist other agency: At 12:25 a.m., dispatch advised police of a motor vehicle accident on South Bennington Road in Bennington. As there were no officers on duty in Bennington, Antrim responded to the scene along with Officer Giffin of Bennington, who was on call. … 0

Rindge: FPU seeking donations

Monday, May 13, 2013

RINDGE — Franklin Pierce University is seeking community donations through an online- and mail-in-based fundraising campaign in order to replace recreational equipment for its North Fields Activity Center know as the Bubble, which collapsed in a February Nor’easter. Although the school has a comprehensive insurance policy, university officials … 0

Rindge: Charges dismissed in crash that killed teen

Monday, May 13, 2013

JAFFREY — A local court has dismissed vehicular assault charges against a New Ipswich woman more than a year after she was involved in a fatal car crash that killed a Massachusetts teenager on Route 202. 8th Circuit … 0

Peterborough: Man, 24, faces heroin charge

Monday, May 13, 2013

PETERBOROUGH — A Peterborough man was charged with possession of heroin after he fled from police on Wednesday evening. Alan Wheeler, 24, of Peterborough was arrested outside Riverview Apartments shortly after 6 p.m., according to Peterborough Capt. Ernie … 0

Jaffrey: Woman charged with arson after reporting fire

Monday, May 13, 2013

JAFFREY — A Jaffrey woman is facing felony-level arson and reckless conduct charges after she allegedly attempted to set fire to her home at 23 Forest Park on Thursday. Mary Jane Britch, 48, of Jaffrey was arrested on Saturday and charged with arson and reckless conduct. According to … 0

Jaffrey Police Log: May 14, 2013

Monday, May 13, 2013

jaffrey Thursday, May 2 Must appear: At 5:12 p.m., police made a motor vehicle stop for speed on Turnpike Road. Lisa Papastefanou, 26, of Weare was issued a must appear summons for operating without a valid license. She is scheduled to appear at the 8th Circuit Court in … 0

Court Log: May 14, 2013

Monday, May 13, 2013

Dublin Police Justin Rounds, 18, Troy, possession of a controlled drug believed to be marijuana, $2,120 fine with $1,500 suspended for two years, pending good behavior, and 360-day commitment to the House of Corrections deferred for 346 days, pending good behavior; contempt and two counts of possession of … 0

Monday, May 13, 2013

Revocations The state has revoked the driver’s licenses of the following residents because they were convicted of driving while intoxicated: Helen Durgin, 42, Antrim Aben M. Whiteley, 26, Antrim Michael R. Lesage, 42, Dublin Carson P. Riggs, 32, Hancock Zachary J. Goodine, 22, Lyndeborough Jarl R. Smith, 40, … 0

Monday, May 13, 2013

Peterborough Monday, May 6 Accident: At 5:55 a.m., a 2002 Subaru Legacy driven by Carrie Levesque, 37, of Wilton hit and killed a deer on Old Street Road. Levesque was not injured. Unwanted person: At 9:39 a.m., an Old Dublin Road resident reported her landlord was outside her … 0

Rindge: Hannaford store worker faces sex charge

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

RINDGE — A Troy man has been indicted on a charge of felonious sexual assault of an 8-year-old, a child he met while working at Hannaford supermarket in Rindge. The alleged incident took place at the grocery store on Route 202 in mid-February, according to Rindge Police Chief … 0