New Hampshire
Arrest Made In Alton Bay Shooting: New Hampshire State Police Roundup
CONCORD, NH — A man from Alton was arrested after being accused of firing shots at Alton Bay.
Around 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 22, troopers and Alton police were sent to the Echo Point boat launch for a report of shots fired. People involved in the reported incident were identified, and the scene was rendered safe, according to Tyler Dumont, the public information officer for the New Hampshire State Police. No injuries were reported.
Two days later, Christopher L. Johnson, 52, of Alton, was arrested on a reckless conduct with a deadly weapon charge. He was released on personal recognizance. Johnson is due in Laconia District Court on April 24.
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A man was taken to Concord Hospital on Feb. 24 after a stabbing incident at the state government complex on Hazen Drive.
The injuries, Dumont said, were determined to be “self-inflicted,” and there was no threat to anyone on the complex. The victim was also not a state employee and it was unclear why they were on the premises, he said.
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“The state police remind anyone struggling with a mental health crisis that help is available,” he said. “Anyone can call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8 for free and confidential support for themselves, a friend or a loved one.”
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Troop A Blotter
Brittney S. Duchesneau, 31, of Rochester, was arrested at 9:42 p.m. on Feb. 12, 2025, on driving after revocation or suspension and operating with an expired license-subsequent charges as well as a failure to dim lights in Rochester.
Adelmo Alves Da Silver, 41, of Chelsea, Massachusetts, was arrested at 4:55 p.m. on Feb. 11 on a driving after revocation or suspension charge in Dover.
Wesley Romao Apolinario, 313, of Woburn, MA, was arrested on a reckless operation charge at 10:26 p.m. on Feb. 10 in Portsmouth.
Calvin Ebieshuwa, 31, of Lynn, MA, was arrested at 9:02 p.m. on Feb. 10 on driving after revocation or suspension-second offense and speeding: 25-plus mph over 65 limit in Seabrook.
Stacy Lynne Saade, 50, of Portsmouth, was arrested at 5:10 p.m. on Feb. 10 on a driving after revocation or suspension charge and “hands-free” and resident-fail to obtain New Hampshire license violations in North Hampton.
Joseph A. Duanoski, 39, of Madbury, was arrested at 11:45 p.m. on Jan. 25 on criminal trespass and loitering and prowling charges as well as an assist other police department warrant in Madbury.
Vladimir Androsovych, 19, of Derry, was arrested on a reckless operation charge at 7:59 a.m. on Jan. 25 in Raymond.
Aiden Joseph Odess, 20, of Somersworth, was arrested at 7:43 a.m. on Jan. 25 on driving after revocation or suspension, driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent, and speeding: 26-plus mph over limit of 55 mph or less charges as well as a following too closely violation in Dover.
Henock Ngimbi Mbwinga, 30, of Portland, Maine, was arrested on a reckless operation charge at 7:35 a.m. on Jan. 25 in Greenland.
Una May Carroll, 21, of South Hampton, MA, was arrested at 10:54 p.m. on Jan. 23 on a driving under the influence charge in Portsmouth.
Ronald David Richards, 29, of Madison, ME, was arrested at 9:34 p.m. on Jan. 23 on driving under the influence and criminal mischief charges as well as two arrest prior to requisition warrants.
Kariso Anderson, 19, of Portsmouth, was arrested at 8:48 p.m. on Jan. 23 on a warrant in Portsmouth.
Bobbie Joe Young, 42, of Rochester, was arrested at 10:21 p.m. on Jan. 22 on suspension of vehicle registration and unregistered vehicle violations in Rochester.
Troop B Blotter
Brandon J. Galloway, 26, of Kingson, was arrested on a stalking-domestic violence charge in Manchester at 7:05 p.m. on Feb. 11.
Christopher Arthur Desaulnier, 53, of Bedford, was arrested at 9:31 a.m. on Feb. 11 on negligent driving, reckless operation, and speeding: 21 to 24 mph over limit of 55 or less charges as well as open container and unsafe lane change violations in Manchester.
Hunter Anthony Villalba, 20, of Manchester, was arrested at 10:02 p.m. on Feb. 10 on a driving after revocation or suspension charge as well as driver’s license prohibitions, unregistered vehicle, and uninspected vehicle violations in Manchester.
Jacqueline S. Stanwood, 45, of Hopkinton, was arrested at 1:46 a.m. on Feb. 10 on DUI and DUI-adult more than 0.08; minor more than 0.02 charges as well as lane control, open container, and yellow-solid line violations in Salem.
Jeffrey Alberto Gillis-Martinez, 22, of Methuen, MA, was arrested at 10:46 p.m. on Jan. 23 on a reckless operation charge in Salem.
Brenden Davis Hurley, 23, of Manchester, was arrested at 10:11 p.m. on Jan. 23 on a DUI charge as well as lane control and yellow-solid line violations in Bedford.
John P. Sullivan, 29, of Marshfield, MA, was arrested at 4:07 p.m. on Jan. 23 on DUI-second offense and DUI charges in Manchester.
Mantuidi Dercy Lokombo, 24, of Londonderry, was arrested at 11:24 p.m. on Jan. 22 on a driving after revocation or suspension charge as well as a suspension of vehicle registration violation in Londonderry.
Moises Miguel Martinez, 19, of Nashua, was arrested at 5 p.m. on Jan. 22 on reckless operation and negligent driving charges in Nashua.
Troop D Blotter
Matthew Donald Widman, 46, of Upton, MA, was arrested at 9:35 p.m. on Feb. 12 on DUI, reckless operation, and speeding charges as well as lane control and yellow-solid line violations in Canterbury.
Travis O’Connell, 32, of Milford, was arrested at 9:13 p.m. on Feb. 12 on a DUI charge as well as an open container violation in Concord.
Diamond M. Emerson, 38, of Franklin, was arrested at 11 p.m. on Feb. 11 on aggravated DUI-30-plus mph, DUI, and speeding: 26-plus mph over limit of 55 or less charges in Concord.
Lyndon Elizabeth Flanagan, 23, of Hopkinton, was arrested at 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 on a DUI charge in Concord.
Scott Dexter Gallagher, 38, of Pembroke, was arrested at 12:43 a.m. on Feb. 10 on DUI and speeding: 21 to 24 mph over 65 limit charges in Hooksett.
Other Arrests
Kristopher Mark Stottlar, 22, of Bow, was arrested at 9:21 p.m. on Feb. 14 on a driving after revocation or suspension charge as well as a suspension of vehicle registration violation in Laconia.
Ernest Weldon Hall, 40, of Unity, was arrested at 5:35 p.m. on Feb. 13 on DUI-3rd offense, DUI, and driving after revocation or suspension charges as well as an open container violation in Unity.
William Conrad Heffron, 55, of Meredith, was arrested on a warrant at 9:35 p.m. on Feb. 12 as well as aggravated DUI-0.16-plus, DUI, reckless operation, and nine reckless operation-deadly weapon charges in Thornton.
Micaela N. Galvin, 25, of Manchester, was arrested at 8:27 p.m. on Feb. 12 on driving after revocation or suspension and operating without a valid license charges as well as a driver’s license prohibitions violation in Laconia.
Cody George Powell, 39, of Miami, Florida, was arrested at 10:23 p.m. on Feb. 10 on a driving after revocation or suspension charge and a suspension of vehicle registration violation in Woodsville.
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New Hampshire
Texting and driving? Lawmakers want you to pay steeper fines – Monadnock Ledger-Transcript
If you use your cell phone while driving, you may want to think twice — unless you’re willing to pay twice as much.
A bipartisan bill, backed by state law enforcement, would institute higher fines for drivers who use handheld devices behind the wheel. In some cases, motorists could lose their licenses for a month or more.
Sen. Donovan Fenton, a Democrat from Keene who serves on Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s Highway Safety Task Force, pointed to state crash data as reason for the change proposed in his Senate Bill 649
The number of traffic deaths in New Hampshire has crept up over the past few years. In 2023, there were 127 fatalities, at least six of which stemmed from distracted driving, Fenton said.
“Distracted driving is becoming more pronounced, more dangerous and more deadly,” he said at a public hearing last week. “The current penalties are not enough to change behavior, particularly with repeat offenses.”
There were 133 traffic deaths in 2024 and 138 in 2025, according to the Office of Highway Safety. In 2026 so far, thirteen people have died in car crashes.
Fenton’s bill would increase the amount someone has to pay for violating the prohibition on cell phone use while driving. First-time offenders would pay $250 instead of the current $100, and on the second violation in two years, the offender would pay $500. For the third offense in two years, they would pay $750 and lose their license for 30 days. All those penalties could increase if cell phone use behind the wheel is found to be a contributing factor in a car crash.
Current law allows hands-free operation of a cell phone via Bluetooth but prohibits handheld device use. The state collected more than $568,000 in related fines and penalty assessments in the most recent fiscal year.
Distracted driving was a contributing factor in 4,520 of the state’s nearly 28,000 non-fatal crashes in 2023, according to the Department of Safety. That’s a little over 16%, though a report from the task force said officials suspect distracted driving is difficult to track and underreported in more serious collisions. Cell phones are a common culprit in distracted driving.
Ayotte’s task force has highlighted other policies that it says would increase public safety, including doubling the license suspension period for refusing a breathalyzer test.
In the first 10 weeks of 2026, three-quarters of the people arrested for impaired driving in New Hampshire refused to take a breath alcohol test, Ayotte said in a recent press release. The governor has waged a public campaign for the proposed law, Senate Bill 260, which she says would disincentivize drivers from refusing the test.
What’s next: Senate Bill 649 breezed through the Senate earlier this year. The House of Representatives is set to vote on it in the coming weeks after a committee recommended its passage almost unanimously.
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Are you ready for your mornings reimagined?
Hi! I’m Garret Doll (like Ken, but less hair and not as handsome), and I’m teaming up with Katie Killourhy for 97.5 WOKQ’s new morning show, Garret & Katie in the Morning!
You ready to join us?
So, Who Is Garret Doll?
I’ve learned something about myself… I don’t like clutter. Unless it’s my clutter. Then it’s not clutter, it’s a system.
That’s probably a pretty accurate starting point for who I am. A little self-aware, a little stubborn, and definitely someone who knows what he likes. I like tacos, steak tips and lobster rolls. (Fun fact: I’ve never had a lobster roll until moving here.)
How It All Started
This whole radio thing started for me when I was 15. My mom helped me land a job at a radio station in my hometown (cause she worked there), and I fell in love with radio. I’ve never left this career.
I’ve spent my entire adult life doing this job, and I still feel like I lucked into the best job in the world. No two days are the same. One minute you’re talking about life, the next you’re playing your favorite songs, then suddenly you’re out in the community meeting people who feel like friends you’ve known forever.
Most of my career took me to places like Denver, Charleston, and Richmond. Now, somehow, it’s brought me here to New Hampshire.
Honestly, I look at it like a “this is exactly where I’m supposed to be” moment. It’s a new start on life, so to speak. You will learn more about that as we get to know each other and you listen to the show on 97.5 WOKQ.
Why WOKQ Matters to Me
WOKQ is one of those stations you hear about in radio. It’s got history. It’s got heart. And it’s built around a community that actually cares about local connection and country music throughout New England.
That matters to me.
I don’t want to just “be on the radio.” I want to be part of what’s happening here. The towns, the events, the random conversations at a bar, the places you tell your friends they have to check out.
That’s the fun part of all of this.
What I’m All About
I’m a pretty simple dude:
I’m the guy who would give you the shirt off my back
Glass half full (even when it probably shouldn’t be)
Always smiling
Authentic… sometimes too authentic
And yeah, there are definitely moments where I say something before thinking it all the way through.
So if you ever hear me and think, “Did he really just say that?” There’s a decent chance the answer is yes.
Some Quick Hits About Me
Coffee order: Americano
Drink Order: Old Fashioned or just a good local beer
Favorite food: Tacos (not even close)
Guilty pleasure show: The Big Bang Theory
Pet peeve: Close talkers… and people who are late
Random fact: I once got a tattoo of Dopey from the Seven Dwarfs because a girl I was dating wanted one. We got them together. (Don’t worry, it’s been covered up by a microphone and a rose… and I haven’t heard from her in about 20 years)
Let’s Do This Together
I’m new to town, which means I could really use your help.
Where’s your go-to spot when you just want to get outside? Best place to hike? Kayak? Local bar? Just disappear for a few hours?
READ MORE: Hidden Gems in New Hampshire: 5 Secret Places Worth Discovering
Drop me your favorites, because if there’s one thing I know, it’s that the best recommendations don’t come from Google… they come from you! The ones who actually live it.
And I’m ready to start exploring and getting to know you. So make sure to tune in to Garret & Katie in the Morning! See you there.
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