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Brattleboro, New Hampshire police departments search for kidnapped child
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) – Brattleboro police are looking for a 19-month-old child abducted by their biological mother Monday afternoon.
Police say the legal guardians of the child told them the mother had taken the baby and was possibly heading to New Hampshire.
Brattleboro police put out an alert and are working with New Hampshire police departments to locate them.
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CONCORD, NH — A man from Goffstown, with active warrants, was arrested by New Hampshire State Police last month after a chase in Bow.
Around 10 p.m. on May 31, troopers attempted to stop the driver of a pickup truck on Route 3A after receiving reports the vehicle’s headlights were not on. The license plate of the truck also came back stolen, according to a report.
A trooper attempted to stop the driver in Bow, but they were accused of fleeing to Concord.
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“During the pursuit,” state police said, “the vehicle struck multiple fixed objects and suffered significant damage. The pursuit ended in Concord after the vehicle became disabled.”
Jason Williams, 34, of Goffstown, was arrested on habitual offender, reckless conduct, disobeying an officer, resisting arrest, conduct after an accident, operating after suspension, operating after suspension-subsequent, reckless operation, receiving stolen property, misuse of plates, unregistered motor vehicle, and other violations. He also had multiple active bench warrants. Williams was held on preventive detention at the county jail and was scheduled to be arraigned in Concord District Court on June 1.
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Driver Dies After Ashland Crash
State police were sent to a crash on Interstate 93 on May 25 between an SUV and a box truck.
The crash was on the northbound side of the highway.
According to an investigation, a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse was driving north when the driver, Terrence McSally, 64, of Ashland, drove over the rumble strip and overcorrected, striking the box truck. He then lost control of the SUV, drove into the median, and struck a rock, according to state police.
Several drivers, including an off-duty Concord firefighter, rendered aid. McSally was taken to Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth, where he was pronounced dead.
The left lane of the northbound side of the highway was closed for about two hours.
Troop A Blotter
05/17/2026 02:00, EXETER, LAPIERRE, ZACHARY E. (21); LEBANON, MAINE, 644:2 (DISORDERLY CONDUCT), 644:2 (DISORDERLY CONDUCT), 597:7-A (BREACH OF BAIL).
05/17/2026 02:27, EXETER, ALDECOA, CASSANDRA LEIGH (21); SANBORNVILLE, 631:3 (RECKLESS CONDUCT-DEADLY WEAPON), 631:3 (RECKLESS CONDUCT-DEADLY WEAPON), 631:3 (RECKLESS CONDUCT-DEADLY WEAPON), 265-A:3,I(F) (DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED-DRIVING ON DIVIDED WAY), 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI-IMPAIRMENT), 634:2,II (CRIMINAL MISCHIEF), 631:2,I(B) (2ND DEGREE ASSAULT; DEADLY WEAPON & BI).
05/12/2026 07:50, PLAISTOW, ENEA, EDWARD M. (45); PLAISTOW, 649-A:3-A,I(A) (CHILD SEX ABUSE IMAGE; SELL, TRANSFER ETC).
05/14/2026 06:12, DOVER, HARRIS, DEMARIO DELSHAWN (34); PORTSMOUTH, 262:23 (OPERATE AFTER CERT AS HABITUAL OFFENDER), 261:178 (SUSPENSION OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION), 261:40 (UNREGISTERED VEHICLE).
05/15/2026 12:50, SEABROOK, TAMAGNINI, AUGUSTUS R. (27); HAMPTON FALLS, 265:79,I (RECKLESS OPERATION), 261:40 (UNREGISTERED VEHICLE), 631:3 (RECKLESS CONDUCT).
05/15/2026 17:34, DOVER, DEWS, KAYLEE ANN (34); DOVER, 594:7 (ARREST ON WARRANT).
05/15/2026 18:00, CANDIA, SOULE, PAUL PETER (59); EPPING, 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI-IMPAIRMENT), 263:64,VI (DRIVE AFTER REV/SUS-SUBSQT), 597:7-A (BREACH OF BAIL), 644:2 (DISORDERLY CONDUCT).
05/16/2026 01:53, HAMPTON, MOLINA, OLIVO (32); LAWRENCE, MASSACHUSETTS, 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI-IMPAIRMENT), 265-A:44 (TRANSPORTING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR MARIJUANA).
05/16/2026 05:00, PORTSMOUTH, FERNANDEZ, HECTOR (43); MANCHESTER, 265-A:3,I(A) (DUI AGGRVTD 30+MPH), 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI-IMPAIRMENT), 265:22 (YELLOW/SOLID LINE VIOLATION), 265:79,II (RECKLESS OPERATION; SPEED >100MPH).
05/16/2026 22:54 HAMPTON, MCFARLAND, SHANELLE E. (42); SANFORD, ME, 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI-IMPAIRMENT), 265-A:44 (TRANSPORTING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR MARIJUANA), 265-A:3,I(F) (DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED-DRIVING ON DIVIDED WAY), 265:23 (DRIVING AGAINST THE DESIGNATED DIRECTION).
Troop B Blotter
05/10/2026 20:24 NASHUA, RAMIREZ VASQUEZ, CINDY K. (35); NASHUA, 263:1-A (IMPROPER PERSON OPERATING VEHICLE).
05/08/2026 17:13, MANCHESTER, WATSON, KYLE JOSEPH (20); MANCHESTER, 631:3 (RECKLESS CONDUCT-DEADLY WEAPON), 265:79,II (RECKLESS OPERATION; SPEED >100MPH), 265:79-B (NEGLIGENT DRIVING), 261:176 (FAILURE TO DISPLAY PLATES), 266:58-A (TINTED GLASS, MV), 265:60 (SPEEDING 25+ MPH OVER 65 LIMIT), 631:3 (RECKLESS CONDUCT).
05/08/2026 17:16, MANCHESTER, COLLINS, MICHAEL J. (48); DERRY, 631:3 (RECKLESS CONDUCT-DEADLY WEAPON), 159:3,I (FELON IN POSSESSION OF DANGEROUS WEAPON), 631:3 (RECKLESS CONDUCT-DEADLY WEAPON), 264:25 (CONDUCT AFTER ACCIDENT), 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI-IMPAIRMENT), 644:2 (DISORDERLY CONDUCT), 641:6,I (FALSIFY PHYS EVIDENCE ALTER, DESTROY, HIDE), 318-B:2,I (CNTRL DRUG: SCHED 1 – 4; POSSESSION), 265-A:43 (TRANSPORT DRUGS IN MOTOR VEHICLE), 318:42 (DEAL/POSSESS PRESCRIPTION DRUGS), 159:3,I (FELON IN POSSESSION OF DANGEROUS WEAPON).
05/10/2026 18:19, MANCHESTER, TETLEY, GRIFFIN WAYNE (26); LACONIA, NH 594:7 (ARREST ON WARRANT).
05/10/2026 20:24, NASHUA, RAMIREZ VASQUEZ, BAIRON ISSAC (23); NASHUA, 263:1,III (LICENSE REQD; OP W/O VALID LICENSE), 265:60 (SPEEDING 25 MPH OVER LIMIT OF 55 OR LESS), 263:64,VII (DRIVE AFTER REV/SUSPENSION), 597:37 (BENCH WARRANTS).
05/04/2026 01:38, MANCHESTER, ROBY, JACOB B. (28); MANCHESTER, 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI-IMPAIRMENT), 265:60 (SPEEDING 26+ MPH OVER LIMIT OF 55 OR LESS), 265:79,I (RECKLESS OPERATION).
05/04/2026 12:40, BEDFORD, NOVAS, JOEL HABEL (36); NEWPORT, 261:176 (MISUSE OF PLATES), 263:64,VI (DRIVE AFTER REV/SUS-SUBSQT).
05/04/2026 16:26, MANCHESTER, RUNGE, THOMAS EARL (41); MANCHESTER, 263:64,IV (DRIVE AFTER REVOCATION/SUSPENSION; DUI), 263:63 (DRIVING WITHOUT GIVING PROOF), 263:1,III (LICENSE REQD; OP W/O VALID LICENSE), 263:64,VII (DRIVE AFTER REV/SUSPENSION).
05/04/2026 23:41, BEDFORD, LEVY, CAILYB DANIEL (19); MANCHESTER, 263:1,III (LICENSE REQD; OP W/O VALID LICENSE), 265:109 (OPERATING WITHOUT LIGHTS).
05/05/2026 10:23, BEDFORD, BEAUDET, DARAYUS LAKEEM (29); MANCHESTER, 263:64,VII (DRIVE AFTER REV/SUSPENSION), 597:37 (BENCH WARRANTS).
05/07/2026 13:10, MANCHESTER, GROVES, RYAN MICHAEL (35); WAKEFIELD, MA, 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI 2ND; IMPAIRMENT), 265-A:2,I(B) (DUI 2ND ADULT>.08; MINOR>.02), 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI-IMPAIRMENT), 265-A:3,III (DUI AGGRVTD 0.16+), 265-A:3,I(C) (DUI AGGRVTD ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE), 265:4 (DISOBEYING AN OFFICER), 265:79,I (RECKLESS OPERATION).
05/08/2026 10:45, MANCHESTER, FROST, ALEXANDER CHANCE (31); GOFFSTOWN, 263:64,VII (DRIVE AFTER REV/SUSPENSION), 261:178 (SUSPENSION OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION).
Troop D Blotter
05/12/2026 09:01, SUTTON, MARTINEZ, ALEXIS (50); NEWPORT, 265:79,II (RECKLESS OPERATION; SPEED >100MPH).
05/13/2026 08:54, WARNER, CUSHING, JENNIFER A. (54); LEBANON, 597:37 (BENCH WARRANTS).
05/14/2026 00:25, BOW, PILSBURY, KAYLA ROSE (35); CONCORD, 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI-IMPAIRMENT), 265:24 (LANE CONTROL).
05/14/2026 20:58, HILLSBOROUGH, NETTO, RICHARD A. (50); HILLSBORO, 173-B:9 (VIOLATION OF PROTECTIVE ORDER).
05/16/2026 23:05 CONCORD, LUCIANO, JANESSA EVELYN (29); CONCORD, 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI-IMPAIRMENT), 266:31 (FRONT LIGHTS-AUTO).
05/17/2026 00:45, WEBSTER, DOHERTY, DANIELLE JUSTINE (18); LONDONDERRY, 179:10 (UNLAWFUL POSSESS/INTOXICATION), 179:10 (UNLAWFUL POSSESS/INTOXICATION).
05/17/2026 00:45, WEBSTER, DUGUAY, LONDON JACOB (18); AUBURN, 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI-IMPAIRMENT), 265:24 (LANE CONTROL), 265:22 (YELLOW/SOLID LINE VIOLATION), 265:42 (IMPROPER TURNING), 179:10 (UNLAWFUL POSSESS/INTOXICATION), 265-A:45 (TRANSPORT ALCOHOL OR MARIJUANA BY MINOR).
05/17/2026 00:45, WEBSTER, MCCLAUGHRY-BERTELSEN, SAVANNAH LEIGH (18); MANCHESTER, 179:10 (UNLAWFUL POSSESS/INTOXICATION).
05/17/2026 19:51, CONTOOCOOK, GUARACA-SANAY, NESTOR R. (23); CAMBRIDGE, VERMONT, 263:64,V-A(C) (DRIVE AFTER REV/SUS-ADMIN LICENSE SUSPENSION), 263:64,VII (DRIVE AFTER REV/SUSPENSION).
05/17/2026 19:51, CONTOOCOOK, SANAY GUARACA, BYRON RAUL (23); WILLISTON, VT, 263:1,III (LICENSE REQD; OP W/O VALID LICENSE).
Other Arrests
05/31/2026 21:35, PORTSMOUTH, RIVERA, YNOEL (24); CHESTNUT HILL, MA, 318-B:2,I (CNTRL DRUG: SCHED 1-4; POSSESSION), 318-B:2,I (CNTRL DRUG: SCHED 1-4; POSSESSION), 641:6,I (FALSIFY PHYS EVIDENCE ALTER, DESTROY, HIDE), 642:2 (RESIST ARREST/DETENTION), 642:1 (OBSTRUCT GOVT ADMINISTRATION), 265:60 (SPEEDING 16-20 MPH OVER LIMIT OF 55 OR LESS), 265:24 (LANE CONTROL).
05/18/2026 20:27, WARREN, JUDD, CURTIS WILLIAM (41); WARREN, 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI-IMPAIRMENT), 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI 2ND; IMPAIRMENT), 644:2 (DISORDERLY CONDUCT), 264:25 (CONDUCT AFTER ACCIDENT), 265-A:44 (TRANSPORTING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR MARIJUANA), 635:2 (CRIMINAL TRESPASS), 634:2,III (CRIMINAL MISCHIEF).
05/14/2026 09:15, BELMONT, RICHARDS, JONATHAN CHRISTOPHER (24); BELMONT, 645:1,II(B) (INDECENT EXPOSURE/ SEX ACT, CHILD
05/11/2026 09:10, NASHUA, GONCALVESNONATOSANTOS, MAELI (29); NASHUA, 641:7,I (TAMPER W/PUBLIC RECORD: FALSE ENTRY).
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New England Wagyu: Raising Japanese delicacy in New Hampshire – Monadnock Ledger-Transcript
In a grassy field, just before one of the rolling hills that give Hilltop Farm in Mason its name, is an unusual sight for New Hampshire: a small herd of purebred Wagyu steers.
They lie or stand in the grass, mostly basking and using their all-black coats to absorb the sunlight.
“As you can tell, they’re pretty lazy,” said Nate Choquette, the Hilltop site coordinator and farm manager for New England Wagyu. “And they have good temperaments.”
Indeed, as Choquette moves through the herd, they either amble out of his way or come closer for a head scratch.
Sam Rowse and Diana Templeton own the farm and herd. Choquette runs the Hilltop operation, where the cattle are raised for the first year and a half before moving to Templeton and Rowse’s other farm in Peterborough for another year and a half.
The Wagyu breed is native to Asia and bred most famously in Japan, where it was originally used as a draft animal because of its endurance, a trait that comes from the breed’s ability to store higher intramuscular fat. That fat also makes the meat a highly sought-after delicacy.
Wagyu has up to 300% more monounsaturated fat than standard beef, high levels of omega-3 and omega-6, and lower cholesterol than fish or chicken. It also has to be cooked differently from typical cuts of beef. The melting point of Wagyu fat is between 59 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit, compared with 104 to 122 degrees for typical American beef.
So how did a Japanese breed end up in Mason?
Though an ancient breed, the animals only started to be sold outside of Asia in the mid-1970s. Since being introduced in America and Australia, many have been crossbred with Angus cattle because Wagyu is a slow-growing breed. The animals at Hilltop Farm are 100% Wagyu.
After once trying Japanese Wagyu, Rowse decided to raise the animals himself, starting with two purebred steers. After successfully raising and selling the meat, he decided to expand the operation. The herd now numbers about 20, Choquette said, though it has been as large as 83.
Part of the reason Rowse was interested in raising Wagyu is how the breed is traditionally raised in Japan, which includes time on feedlots to reduce movement and build up fat. Rowse wanted to see what the results might be with an animal raised more on pasture. Choquette said New England Wagyu is raised on pasture, grain and grass, and finished with a brewer’s mash.
Eventually, Rowse purchased a butcher shop to process the animals, so that from birth until slaughter, they remain in the hands of New England Wagyu.
“It’s a point of pride that we control everything from birth to processing,” Choquette said. “For their entire three years, they only know three farmers.”
That level of care shows in the quality of the meat. In 2025, New England Wagyu ranked fourth overall in the national Triple Crown Steak Challenge in the 100% Wagyu category and ranked among the healthiest in the competition.
New England Wagyu can be purchased at local farmers’ markets, including the Peterborough Farmers’ Market; at the farm store at Hilltop Farm in Mason; or online at newagyu.com. Wagyu burgers from New England Wagyu are also sold at Market Basket.
For more information, or to order from New England Wagyu, visit newagyu.com or the farm store, open Monday through Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. at 42 Valley Road, Mason.
I grew up in a landlocked state. We didn’t have beaches. I was 25 before I went to a beach with actual sand. So, if you’ve ever tried building a sandcastle at the beach, you already know how hard it is to keep the thing standing for more than 10 minutes.
Now imagine turning a giant pile of sand into a masterpiece that looks like it belongs in an art museum.
That’s exactly what’s about to happen as the 26th Annual Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpting Classic returns June 18-20, 2026. The event is one of the biggest summer attractions on the Seacoast and brings some of the best sand sculptors in the world to New Hampshire. That’s pretty amazing. These artists and their creations are amazing.
Credit: Getty Images
The competition takes place right on Hampton Beach, where artists transform roughly 200 tons of imported sand into jaw-dropping sculptures that can tower over visitors. What starts as giant piles of sand quickly turns into detailed works of art featuring people, animals, fantasy scenes, and creations that honestly make you wonder how it’s even possible.
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The event has become a summer tradition for thousands of visitors who come to watch the artists work, vote for their favorites, and see the finished sculptures up close. Even after the competition ends, the sculptures remain on display for additional viewing.
Credit: Getty Images
If you’re planning a Hampton Beach day trip this summer, this is one of the best weekends to go. Between the beach, boardwalk, arcades, fried dough, and incredible sand art, there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained.
What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever built in the sand?
For most of us, it’s probably a lopsided sandcastle that got wiped out by the tide. But maybe you were one of those kids who built an entire fortress complete with a moat.
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Gallery Credit: Garret Doll
11 Things You Need to Know Before You Go to the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in New Hampshire
If you go to a show there, you might want to know a few things about the place before the show. We have a list of the top 11 (see what I did there?) things to keep in mind below.
Gallery Credit: Sarah Sullivan
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