CONCORD, NH — Robert John Atwood, 41, a homeless man now located in Concord, was arrested at 2:04 a.m. on July 29, 2024, on a theft by unauthorized taking-$1,501-plus charge. Police were sent to NE Life at 41 Terrill Park Drive around 10:30 a.m. on April 22 for a report of a 2021 Nissan van theft. The officer received information from Pembroke police that Atwood was in the van two days before, the affidavit stated. An employee was interviewed about the theft as well as video footage of the van being stolen on April 19. The officer eyed the video and “positively identified” the man as Atwood, the report stated. No other people were near the van, the officer wrote. The officer then went to Pembroke to speak to police who had the van. Inside, they found several food wrappers and ciggie butts in cups. The officer learned later a driver had left the keys in the van since Enterprise was supposed to pick it up, the report stated. On May 16, the employee was interviewed again and they said the van was emptied out and had been in the lot for about a month. They said they had a single employee who smoked but they did not use that van. The range of the value of the van, the officer found out on June 11, was between $5,600 and $8,213, according to Kelly Blue Book. An officer from Pembroke reconfirmed with the Concord officer that Atwood was found in the driver’s seat parked at a Pembroke business, the affidavit said. When questioned about him having the van, Atwood was accused of saying it belonged to a friend, but he could not provide a name of his “friend,” the officer wrote. A warrant was issued on July 24.
Sarah E. Gerardi, 36, of Maude Terrace in Watertown, Massachusetts, was arrested at 1:19 a.m. on July 20 on stalking and breach of bail charges after an incident or investigation on Randlett Street.
Rose Ivy, born 2002, of Concord was arrested at 1:11 a.m. on July 18 on simple assault and domestic violence-simple assault charges. She was arrested after an incident or investigation on Merrimack Street in Concord.
Michael Byron, born 1977, of Epsom was arrested at 2:35 p.m. on July 17 on simple assault and domestic violence-simple assault charges after an incident or investigation at the 7-Eleven at 9 Village St.
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Julia Elizabeth Cusenza, born 1996, of Manchester was arrested at 12:51 p.m. on July 14 on simple assault, domestic violence-simple assault, and criminal mischief charges after an incident or investigation on North Main Street.
Matayo A. Riley, born 1997, of Concord was arrested at 8:10 p.m. on July 3 on sexual assault, simple assault, and indecent exposure-gross lewdness charges. He was arrested after an incident or investigation at Walmart at 344 Loudon Road.
Nickolaos Barous, born 1995, of Concord received a summons at 1:32 a.m. on July 3 on license required and suspension of vehicle registration violations after an incident or investigation at 118 Storrs St.
Michael Joslin, born 1985, of Concord was arrested at 9:38 a.m. on July 1 on simple assault, disorderly conduct, and criminal mischief charges after an incident or investigation at Concord High School at 170 Warren St.
Anthony Blake Lancelot Jr., born 1993, of Concord was arrested at 10:56 p.m. on June 30 on a bench warrant. He was arrested after an incident or investigation on Hall Street.
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CONCORD – While Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte has said she opposes increasing highway toll rates across the state, the Senate voted Thursday to increase rates for out-of-state license plate holders.
It now goes to the House for consideration.
This would be a $1 increase for those who have out of state plates going through the tolls at Hooksett, Hampton and Bedford for out-of-state plates, a 75 cent hike for those taking Hampton’s Exit 2 and on the Spaulding turnpike at Rochester, and a 50 cent hike for those taking the exit off I-93 to Hooksett.
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An analysis in the bill shows that this would increase toll revenue by $53.3 million in fiscal year 2027 and go up each year to generate $81.4 million a year in 2036.
Senate Bill 627 passed on a voice vote with two Republicans, Senators Regina Birdsell of Hampstead and William Gannon of Sandown opposing.
Senator Mark E. McConkey, R-Freedom, moved to take the bill off the table and offered an amendment. He said the last time there was a systemwide increase to the turnpike toll was 19 years ago.
“I am sure we could all agree the cost of operations…has continued to escalate when revenue is not rising with it,” and he noted that with an enterprise fund, the state can only spend what it takes in.
The state has just completed a 10-year highway plan and there was a $400 million shortfall in projects that could not be paid for under the current income.
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McConkey said the measure would not increase tolls for New Hampshire drivers with a state license plate.
“Why don’t we ask our neighbors,” to pay a toll increase. “We are getting the best of all worlds,” by passing the bill, he said, including “protecting our residents” and having resources for improvements to the turnpike system.
Sen. Gannon, R-Sandown, asked McConkey if there are any studies on impacts near the border on businesses.
If implemented, McConkey said the state will be the 27th lowest in per mile cost still. McConkey said the bill would also increase from seven to 14 days the amount of time for those with NH license plates to pay for a toll adding there are other states that also have different rates for out-of-state users.
The Hampton toll cost would go from $2 to $3, while Hooksett and Bedford would rise from $1 to $2 for out-of-state plates.
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New Hampshire currently has the lowest rate per mile among states with tolls roads. The governor said she does not support a toll increase.
“We are not going to put a burden on drivers for a toll increase,” Ayotte said. “Families are struggling.”
WILTON, N.H. (WHDH) – A woman died in a Wilton, New Hampshire, house fire Wednesday morning, according to the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office.
At 9:08 a.m., Wilton firefighters responded to Burns Hill Road after a caller said their home was filling up with smoke. When they arrived, a single-family home was on fire and they found out two people were still inside on the second floor.
A man and a woman were both taken out of the house by firefighters and taken to Elliott Hospital. The woman was pronounced dead and the man is in serious condition.
Officials have not released the name of the victim at this time.
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At this time, investigators are looking into the cause of the fire and are trying to determine if a power outage in the area played a factor. The fire is not currently considered suspicious.
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