A New Hampshire man was arrested last week on assault charges after he allegedly seriously injured his 3-month-old son, police said.

Drew Babcock, 36, is charged with eight counts of first degree domestic assault, the Nashua police said in a release last Friday. Babcock was arrested and held without bail before an arraignment on Monday. 

Babcock is accused of squeezing the child, laying his chest on him, and punching him in the back, according to court records, per The Boston Globe. The child suffered fractured ribs, fractured femurs, and a fractured clavicle, the records said.

Babcock pleaded not guilty on Monday to the charges, the Globe reported.

The state’s Department of Children, Youth and Families reported the 3-month-old child’s “serious injuries,” to Nashua police on Friday, the department said. Police then launched an investigation that led to Babcock’s arrest.

Babcock remained in custody Wednesday ahead of a Thursday bail hearing before a Hillsborough County Superior Court South judge, court records show.

His lawyer, Joseph Fricano, did not return a request for comment.

New Hampshire’s highest court says police acted unconstitutionally in the way they tracked down a man later convicted of a double murder in Concord.

Logan Clegg was sentenced to at least 100 years in prison for the murders of Stephen and Djeswende Reid.

The couple were shot to death on a hiking trail in April of 2022. In October of that year, Concord police found Clegg’s phone number after police in Utah told the department that he had booked a flight to Germany from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.

Logan Clegg was found guilty of “knowingly and recklessly” causing the deaths of Stephen and Djeswende “Wendy” Reid, among other charges

Without obtaining a warrant, the Concord Police Department used Verizon’s emergency circumstances protocol to ping Clegg’s phone in Burlington, Vermont, where he was taken into custody.

In defending the search, prosecutors argued that there was evidence Clegg planned to leave the country, that he would likely discard the murder weapon before fleeing and that the random nature of the killing meant the suspect evading capture posed a danger to others.

Appealing his conviction, Clegg’s defense argued that the trial court was wrong to find the warrantless search to be acceptable. The New Hampshire Supreme Court agreed with that claim in a ruling on Tuesday.

The court noted that “exigent circumstances” must exist for there to be an exception to the constitutional right against unreasonable search and seizure.

The lower court had said the Concord Police Department was “under the impression that a request to Verizon made with a warrant could take days or weeks to process before cell phone location data would be produced.”

The state Supreme Court said that while submitting requests through Verizon’s ordinary search warrant process instead of through its exigency hotline could take longer, “a reasonable officer would have inferred that nothing prevented CPD from requesting data via the exigency hotline while in possession of a warrant.”

“The State has not demonstrated a reasonable basis for believing in the existence of a Verizon policy that would prioritize warrantless requests over those accompanied by a warrant,” the ruling continued. “Furthermore, the CPD lieutenant who made the decision to forgo a warrant conceded that Verizon’s guidelines for law enforcement do not expressly prohibit police from using the exigency hotline if they have a warrant.”

The court also noted that an exception would be based on “the delay caused by obtaining a search
warrant,” not in how long it’s expected for Verizon to respond to it.

“It is unreasonable that any individual’s freedom from governmental intrusion might be curtailed by virtue of how long it may or may not take a third party to respond to a warrant,” the court wrote.

Justices took further issue with the lower court’s acceptance of prosecutors’ argument, pointing out that five months had passed since the killings, with no evidence of Clegg committing other crimes in that time. There was no reason to believe Clegg knew police had his phone number or, if he still had the murder weapon, that he would discard or destroy it before a warrant could be granted, the court said.

The ruling also noted that Clegg’s scheduled flight was not for 56 hours, and that police could have attempted to capture him there.

“From the perspective of a reasonable officer in CPD’s position, there were two likely scenarios: either the defendant would attempt to board the international flight in 56 hours; or he would not appear at the airport, instead remaining at his current unknown location or traveling to another unknown location,” the New Hampshire Supreme Court wrote. “There was not, however, an objective basis to believe that under either scenario a delay of a few hours would risk the defendant’s evading apprehension.”

The ruling does not set Clegg free or even guarantee he receives a new trial. Instead, it directs a lower court to review if the evidence could have been obtained another way. The state Supreme Court can then rule if a new trial is needed.

“On or before June 15, 2026, the trial court shall hold any further proceedings it deems necessary to resolve this issue and report its findings and rulings to this court,” the Supreme Court wrote. “All further processing of this appeal is stayed until the trial court completes its review in accordance with this opinion. Any issues the defendant raised in the notice of appeal but did not brief are deemed waived.”

“We are reviewing the Supreme Court’s decision and will take appropriate action,” the office of New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella said in a statement.

I’m the new guy in town and I’ve been trying to find the local favorite spots and what I need to check out.

If you’re looking for some of the highest-rated restaurants in Dover, New Hampshire, a few spots consistently rise to the top across Google, TripAdvisor, and Yelp. These combine great food, strong local followings, and excellent reviews from both locals and visitors around the Seacoast.

I’ve done the research for you so here are five of the most highly rated restaurants in Dover worth checking out.

Fat Dog Kitchen

This little breakfast and brunch spot has built a cult following in Dover. The vibe is relaxed and welcoming, and the food is creative without being over-the-top.

All of the locals say they love the Lemon ricotta pancakes (I need these in my life)

Lemon ricotta pancakes – made with ricotta cheese mixed into the batter, plus fresh lemon zest and juice.

Shakshuka – made of eggs gently poached in a rich, spiced tomato sauce.

Breakfast sandwiches with house-made touches

It’s one of those places where people will happily wait for a table on a weekend morning.

Stalk Restaurant

If you’re looking for something a little more chef-driven and fancy, this is one of the most talked-about places in town. Stalk focuses on seasonal, farm-to-table cooking with creative plating and fresh local ingredients.

Popular dishes include:
Handmade pasta

Locally sourced seafood

Rotating seasonal entrees

Christopher’s Third Street Grille

This has been a longtime favorite downtown and blends classic steakhouse comfort with modern New England cuisine.

People come here for:
Filet mignon and steak tips

Fresh seafood

A cozy, upscale but approachable atmosphere
It’s a popular date-night or celebration spot in Dover.

READ MORE: Here Are 8 New Hampshire Restaurants That Opened in January 2026

Ember Wood Fired Grill

If you want a casual but high-quality spot known for wood-fired cooking.

Favorites include:
Wood-fired pizzas
Burgers
Rotisserie chicken

It’s the kind of place that works for family dinner, drinks with friends, or a casual night out.

Patty B’s

If you’re craving Italian comfort food, this place comes up again and again in local recommendations.
Why people love it:
Big portions
Classic Italian recipes
Homemade sauces and pasta
Fan favorites include chicken parm, lasagna, and garlic bread the size of a canoe.

Put these on your list of must-try spots. Love to know what you think on the station app. Send me a message