New Hampshire
‘Come forward’: After body of ‘Baby Jane Doe’ found in N.H. pond, $2,500 reward offered
‘Come forward’: After body of ‘Baby Jane Doe’ found in N.H. pond, $2,500 reward offered
A $2,500 reward is being offered for information leading to what happened to “Baby Jane Doe,” an infant girl whose body was found in a pond at a New Hampshire park on Thursday, police said.
Authorities are still treating this case as a suspicious death investigation, Manchester Police Chief Peter Marr told reporters on Wednesday.
“We still need the public’s help. This case needs those in our community who have information to come forward,” Marr said.
Investigators believe the baby girl was placed in the water in the area of Pine Island Park sometime between Tuesday, March 25, and Thursday, March 27 before her body was found around 4 p.m. on March 27, Marr said.
“At that time we received a report of an object floating in the water later identified as the body of newborn female,” Marr said.
An autopsy was conducted the next day, and additional tests are ongoing, but Marr said he could not release further details on Wednesday.
The police chief said any input from the public is vital to the case.
“We are looking for information from anybody who may have seen somebody discarding an object into the water between March 25 and March 27,” Marr said. “If anybody has photographs or videos taken at Pine Island Park and Pine Island pond during that time, we ask that you send those to us.”
“We are also still requesting information about anyone who was pregnant during that time frame but who is no longer pregnant and does not have a newborn baby with them,” Marr said.
So far, Marr said police have received around 50 tips through department’s tip line and CrimeLine. He urged the public to share and repost the infant’s story on social media with the hope of solving the case.
“The more we share it and the more we get it out there, the better outcome we’ll have,” Marr said.
Anyone with information for investigators is urged to contact Manchester Police at 603-716-7236. Tips and related information can also be provided anonymously via the Manchester CrimeLine at 603-624-4040. Tips and related photos can also be uploaded anonymously at www.manchestercrimeline.org.
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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.”
By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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