New Hampshire

Another Big New Hampshire State Police Drug Bust: Roundup

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2 years ago

December 17, 2024

Another Big New Hampshire State Police Drug Bust: Roundup

CONCORD, NH — More people have been arrested on drug sale charges in Claremont.

Earlier this month, New Hampshire State Police announced the arrest of Bradley Leblanc, 37, of Claremont on three counts of sale of a controlled drug-subsequent and one count of conspiracy to commit the sale of a controlled drug-subsequent. Also arrested on Nov. 8 was Chastity Forman, 48, also of Claremont. She was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit the sale of a controlled drug-subsequent.

During the monthslong investigation, 60 grams of fentanyl, 2 grams of methamphetamine, and 13 assorted suspected narcotics pills were also seized, a report stated.

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Both Forman and Leblanc will be arraigned on Jan. 13, 2025, in Claremont District Court.

Anyone with information about the investigation was asked to contact Lt. Shane W. Larkin of the Narcotics Investigations Unit at 603-234-0707. Anonymous tips can be sent to nabdope@dos.nh.gov.

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Troop A Blotter

Isaiah N. Jacobs, 28, of Barrington, was arrested at 8:45 p.m. on Nov. 29, 2024, on felony operating after being certified as a habitual offender and driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent and a driving without giving proof violation in Rochester.

William Augustin Hernandez, 29, of Framingham, Massachusetts, was arrested at 8:40 p.m. on Nov. 29, on aggravated driving under the influence-30-plus mph, DUI, negligent driving, and speeding: 25-plus mph over the 65 limit charges as well as an open container violation in Greenland.

Christopher P. Murphy Fereira, 33, of Bedford, was arrested at 2:45 p.m. on Nov. 29 on a reckless operation charge in Raymond.

Monica Sheets, 30, of Exeter, was arrested at 2:09 p.m. on Nov. 29 on felony operating after certified as a habitual offender, two driving after revocation or suspension, driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent, breach of bail, speeding: 25-plus mph over 65 limit, and motor vehicle not equipped with interlock alcohol device charges as well as a driving without giving proof violation in Brentwood.

Dennis C. Bourassa, 64, of Worcester, MA, was arrested at 6:48 a.m. on Nov. 29 on a driving after revocation or suspension charge in Portsmouth.

Jeffrey Scott Serounian, 24, of Epping, was arrested at 11:03 p.m. on Nov. 28 in Raymond on a driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent charge.

John E. Thyberg, 38, of Kennebunkport, Maine, was arrested at 6:29 p.m. on Nov. 28 on a DUI charge as well as lane control and open container violations in Portsmouth.

Sean Patrick Lahey, 28, of Chester, was arrested on a reckless operation charge in Candia at 11:29 p.m. on Nov. 27.

Gabriel Joseph Luz, 20, of Rochester was arrested on a warrant in Dover at 4:40 p.m. on Nov. 27.

Karen L. Blanchard-McIntosh, 45, of South Portland, ME, was arrested at 6:10 a.m. on Nov. 27 on a reckless operation charge in North Hampton.

Kelly Irish Didio, 38, of Farmington, was arrested on a reckless operation charge in Dover at 9:23 a.m. on Nov. 26.

Cindy M. Ackerman, 42, of Rochester, was arrested on a warrant at 1:02 a.m. on Nov. 26 in Dover.

Brian David Murray, 19, of Rochester, was arrested at 6:17 p.m. on Nov. 25. He was charged with driving after revocation or suspension, operating without a valid license, and a front-light violation in Rochester.

Gillian Elizabeth Coombs, 71, of Kingston, was arrested at 2:49 a.m. on Nov. 25 on DUI and DUI-second offense charges in East Kingston.

Troop B Blotter

Josue De Los Angeles, 28, of Manchester, was arrested at 11:12 p.m. on Nov. 29 on an operating without a valid license charge and unregistered vehicle and fail-yield to emergency vehicle violations in Windham.

Orlando Ramos Amaro, 63, of Nashua, was arrested on a warrant in Salem at 6:52 p.m. on Nov. 29.

Patrice E. Lochard, 30, of Keene, was arrested for reckless operation in Windham at 1:45 p.m. on Nov. 29.

Albert G. Landry, 46, of Manchester, was arrested on a warrant in Manchester at 1:45 a.m. on Nov. 29.

Arianna Grace Moschetto, 21, of Atkinson, was arrested at 9:47 p.m. on Nov. 27 on reckless operation and speeding: 25-plus mph over the 65 limit in Windham.

Nathan A. Holmes, 40, of Kingston, was arrested at 6:33 p.m. on Nov. 27 on two felony counts of habitual offender, two driving after revocation or suspension, two conduct after accident, and breach of bail charges, as well as a driving without giving proof violation in Londonderry.

Adam R. Southworth, 33, of Manchester, was arrested on two warrants at 3:06 p.m. on Nov. 27 and charged with driving after revocation or suspension in Manchester.

Julius Victor Hargis, 22, of Manchester, was arrested at 2:19 p.m. on Nov. 27 on a driving after revocation or suspension charge, as well as suspension of vehicle registration and “hands-free” violations in Londonderry.

Marissa Lea Hickbottom, 35, of Manchester, was arrested on a bench warrant at 1:46 p.m. on Nov. 27 in Manchester.

Heather Marie Leblanc, 37, of Derry, was arrested at 11:21 on Nov. 27 on driving after revocation or suspension, driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent, and operating without a valid license charges as well as driving without giving proof violation in Manchester.

Brandon Louis Gunderson, 24, of Windham, was arrested at 6:43 p.m. on Nov. 26 in Manchester on suspension of vehicle registration and “hands-free” violations.

Jonathan Tudisca, 38, of Derry, was arrested at 9:39 a.m. on Nov. 25 on a reckless operation charge in Manchester.

Cesar David Erazo, 30, of Manchester, was arrested on a fugitive warrant, a regular warrant, and three bench warrants at 7:45 a.m. on Nov. 25 and also charged with stalking-domestic violence, breach of bail, driving after revocation or suspension, and operating without a valid license charges in Manchester.

Joseph Killgren, 42, of Derry, was arrested at 4 a.m. on Nov. 25 on a warrant in Salem.

Troop D Blotter

John A. Sullivan, 38, of Manchester, was arrested on a bench warrant at 10:46 p.m. on Nov. 29 in Concord.

Ousman B. Sanyang, 20, of Durham, was arrested at 9:37 p.m. on Nov. 29 in Bow on a reckless operation charge.

Brandon D. Alexis, 30, of West Warwick, Rhode Island, was arrested at 4:58 a.m. on Nov. 29 on driving after revocation or suspension and reckless operation charges in Bow.

Daniel Isa Poroj, 22, of Shelburne, Vermont, was arrested at 10:11 a.m. on Nov. 28 on speeding: existing conditions, negligent driving, and operating without a valid license charges as well as unregistered vehicle and duty when approaching highway emergency violations in Sutton.

Ray Xu, 27, of Lebanon, was arrested at 4:23 a.m. on Nov. 28 on a driving after revocation or suspension charge in Hopkinton.

Wesley Adan Quiroz, 24, of Nashua, was arrested at 2:55 a.m. on Nov. 28 on DUI and speeding: 26-plus mph over the limit of 55 or less charges in Bow.

Quinews Homicil, 42, of Montreal Nord, Province of Quebec, was arrested at 1:54 a.m. on Nov. 28 on a motor vehicle not equipped with an alcohol interlock device charge in Bow.

Steven R. Benson, 24, of Hopkinton, was arrested at 1:12 a.m. on Concord on DUI and DUI-adult greater than 0.08; minor greater than 0.02 charges.

Justin Thomas Lemanski, 31, of Concord, was arrested at 11:16 p.m. on Nov. 27 on a DUI charge and an operating without lights violation in Concord.

Lucas A. Maclean, 33, of Manchester, was arrested at 9:27 p.m. on Nov. 27 on driving after revocation or suspension charge in Concord.

Grace Elizabeth Dionne, 22, of North Chelmsford, MA, was arrested at 1:32 a.m. on Nov. 27 on DUI and reckless conduct-deadly weapon charges in Sanbornton.

Xavia O. Daley, 36, of Manchester, was arrested at 12:03 a.m. on Nov. 27 on driving after revocation or suspension and driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent charges in Concord.

Zachary Scott Zieroff, 38, of Manchester, was arrested at 11:21 p.m. on Nov. 25 on a driving after revocation or suspension and driver’s license prohibitions charges as well as lane control and suspension of vehicle registration violations. He was arrested in Bow.

Delbert E. Baker, 47, of Keene, was arrested at 10:17 p.m. on Nov. 25 on driving after revocation or suspension and disobeying an officer charges, as well as traffic control device and failure to display plates violations in Concord.

Other Arrests

Patrick Ryan Murphy, 33, of Littleton, was arrested at 12:35 a.m. on Dec. 7, on DUI and DUI-second offense charges as well as uninspected vehicle and failure to display plates violations in Bethlehem.

Michael Charles Baker, 51, of Dedham, MA, was arrested at 7:51 p.m. on Dec. 2 on a DUI charge and an open container violation in Ossipee.

Mark Palmisano, 53, of Wilmington, MA, was arrested on a warrant in Gilford at 5:08 p.m. on Dec. 2.

Coulson Mathew Angell, 18, of St. Johnsbury, VT, was arrested at 12:46 a.m. on Nov. 28 on speeding: 25-plus mph over the 70 limit and reckless operation charges in Littleton.

Maylon Benjamin Bernard Holguin, 22, of Manchester, was arrested at 9:33 p.m. on Oct. 20 on operating without a valid license, reckless operation, and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child, as well as three counts of child restraint required violations in Derry.

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New Hampshire

Missed Connection – Biking around Noon on Friday at New Hampshire & L St, NW – PoPville

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July 13, 2026

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Missed Connection – Biking around Noon on Friday at New Hampshire & L St, NW – PoPville

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“Dear PoPville,

I was biking home from a doctor appointment a little before noon on Friday, and stopped at a red light on New Hampshire & L st nw. There was a woman across the street who was looking fine in her dark blue (I think they were) scrubs. I might be crazy, but it felt like we kept checking each other out. By the third time,

if we were in a romcom, one of us would have waved. Sorry I didn’t, but if you are reading this and date men, reach out to the Prince if you are interested in that man on the bike. Have a great weekend!”

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Missing motorcyclist found dead after crash in Shelburne, NH

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23 hours ago

July 13, 2026

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Missing motorcyclist found dead after crash in Shelburne, NH

A New Hampshire motorcyclist who had been missing since the Fourth of July was found dead in Shelburne late Thursday night.

State police say they received a request from the Berlin Police Department just after 7:30 p.m. Thursday for help locating 41-year-old Wesley Grondin — the Berlin man was last seen riding his motorcycle on Saturday, July 4, and had been reported missing.

Troopers received a call a couple of hours later, around 10:10 p.m. Thursday, from a concerned resident who had been out looking for Grondin along Route 2 in Shelburne. The person told police they had found Grondin dead, along with his Harley Davidson.

According to state police, a preliminary investigation determined that Grondin was riding his Harley on Route 2 westbound in Shelburne when, for reasons that remain under investigation, he crossed over into the opposing lane, struck a post, and came to a final rest in the wood line.

The crash is believed to have occurred just before midnight on July 4. At this time, police say there’s no indication that another vehicle or person was involved.

All aspects of the crash remain under investigation, however. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to contact Trooper Hunter Newsham at Hunter.P.Newsham@dos.nh.gov.

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Nashua, NH, woman jailed for falsifying marriage to claim late man’s estate

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July 12, 2026

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Nashua, NH, woman jailed for falsifying marriage to claim late man’s estate

KEENE, N.H. — A Nashua woman who had a town clerk falsely certify a marriage that never happened so she could claim her late partner’s property has been sentenced to seven days in jail, placed on probation and ordered to repay thousands to his estate.

Attorney General John Formella said Wendy Leedberg‑Snow, 60, turned to Winchester Town Clerk Jim Tetreault after the death of her longtime partner, Eric Leedberg — who was born in Lowell — using the falsified license to pose as his spouse and lay claim to property from his estate, an effort prosecutors describe as an attempt to rewrite the couple’s history for financial gain.

“This case involved a deliberate effort to manipulate official government records and exploit the death of a loved one for personal financial gain,” Formella said in a press release announcing the sentencing. “Our vital records system depends on honesty and integrity, and those who seek to corrupt that system will be held accountable. I want to thank the investigators and prosecutors whose work ensured justice for the victim’s family.”

According to Leedberg’s obituary, he was 53 when he died on Oct. 12, 2023, following a two‑year battle with cancer.

In the obituary, Leedberg-Snow is described as his “significant other.”

Prosecutors said Leedberg‑Snow moved quickly after his death, relying on Tetreault’s signature to fabricate a marriage that never occurred and position herself as Leedberg’s surviving spouse.

Tetreault, who was a New Hampshire justice of the peace at the time, falsely signed the marriage license claiming he had officiated the couple’s wedding. He later admitted he never performed any ceremony for Leedberg‑Snow and Leedberg and had no personal knowledge of them ever being married.

Leedberg‑Snow used the fraudulent certificate to obtain property from Leedberg’s estate, including a pickup truck and trailer, and later attempted to influence a witness connected to the scheme.

Leedberg‑Snow pleaded guilty in Cheshire County Superior Court in Keene to felony counts of solicitation to commit vital records fraud, title fraud, theft by misapplication of property and witness tampering.

In addition to her seven‑day jail term, she must serve two years of probation, pay $4,600 in restitution, return the truck and trailer to Leedberg’s estate and comply with a suspended three‑and‑a‑half‑ to seven‑year prison sentence, which means the sentence only takes effect if she violates the conditions of her probation.

Tetreault, who continues to serve as Winchester’s town clerk and “fully cooperated with the State’s investigation,” according to prosecutors, pleaded guilty in April to notarial misconduct, a Class A misdemeanor. As part of a negotiated plea, prosecutors dropped a felony charge of vital records fraud. He was sentenced to 90 days in the house of corrections, all suspended for two years on good behavior, and ordered to pay a $1,000 fine plus a $240 penalty assessment.

He resigned his commissions as a justice of the peace and bail commissioner and agreed not to seek recommissioning as a justice of the peace or notary public during the two‑year suspension period.

Tetreault could not be reached for comment at his office number.

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