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A New Hampshire man is facing a slew of charges after allegedly crashing a stolen car and running naked across travel lanes.
Shawn P. Weiner Sr., 35, of Somersworth, was arrested on March 9 after multiple passing drivers called police to report a nude man traveling on foot on Route 16 in Dover just after 3:15 p.m. Officials said the incident caused an “interruption to traffic” on the busy travel lanes.
State troopers arrived at the scene and quickly arrested Weiner. Before the incident, Weiner allegedly crashed a car on Varney Road in Dover after the vehicle had been reported stolen in Somersworth, according to investigators.
Police said Weiner allegedly left the scene of the crash on foot and while fleeing, discarded his clothing on the shoulder of the highway before crossing all lanes. Investigators did not release information as to why Weiner removed his clothing.
Weiner was transported to an area hospital for treatment of minor injuries suffered in the crash.
Weiner was charged with indecent exposure and lewdness, reckless conduct, two counts of disorderly conduct, and littering. Dover police also filed separate charges related to the crash.
The reported theft of the vehicle involved in the crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information can contact Sgt. Matthew Locke at [email protected].
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The federal government has activated the New Hampshire National Guard’s 157th Air Refueling Wing in connection with the war with Iran.
“I’ve had a briefing myself, a classified briefing, but it’s really important on the messaging on this that we really coordinate with the Pentagon,” Gov. Kelly Ayotte told reporters during a press briefing following Wednesday’s Executive Council meeting.
Ayotte said she was unable to share additional details about the nature of the New Hampshire National Guard’s activity related to the conflict, including how many guard members have been activated or what role they are playing.
“We’re going to respect what messaging comes out of the Pentagon just to make sure that our men and women in uniform are fully protected and that we aren’t providing any information that could be used in a way that would be harmful to them,” Ayotte said.
In a statement Thursday, Ayotte said the unit had been deployed in late February to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of the operation.
Earlier this week, Pentagon officials confirmed that members of the Vermont National Guard were involved in attacks against Iran over the weekend, though our news partners at Vermont Public were not able to confirm additional details on the nature of the operation.
During the briefing with local reporters, Ayotte also stressed her support for servicemembers and those close to them.
“I have such respect for our men and women in uniform,” Ayotte said. “As you know, I come from a military family, and they have our full support, and we appreciate them and their families, and obviously anyone who is serving right now, and my thoughts and prayers go out to those who have lost someone that they love.”
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