New Hampshire
Did you feel it? New England hit by another earthquake Sunday
A 2.0 magnitude earthquake occurred at 7:57 a.m. Sunday off the coast of Maine, the third quake in the same area in the past week.
The epicenter was located around the same area as Monday’s 3.8 magnitude earthquake, about 8 miles southeast of York Harbor, Maine. This 2.0 is usually not damaging, but can possibly be felt by those near the coast of New Hampshire or Maine, with a depth of 7.8 miles.
Early reports showed that people felt Sunday’s quake as far south as Boston and as far west as Concord, New Hampshire
No damage has been reported yet as a result of Sunday’s quake.
Monday’s earthquake was much larger and was felt across New England, from Connecticut all the way to northern New Hampshire. In southern Maine, many residents reported feeling houses and buildings shake as the surprising earthquake interrupted a sunny winter morning.
It was followed up by a second quake on Wednesday in the same general area around 3:15 a.m.
The USGS forecast shows an 8% chance of at least one aftershock at Magnitude 3 (and less than 1% for Magnitude 4-plus) within a week from Monday’s “mainshock.” Aftershock rates typically decrease over time.
If you felt Sunday morning’s earthquake, you can report it to the USGS at this link.
New Hampshire
Teen Accused Of Driving 122 MPH With Kids Inside A Car: New Hampshire State Police Roundup
CONCORD, NH — A Queen City teen was arrested Saturday by New Hampshire State Police accused of driving 122 mph with infants in his car.
Around 11:30 a.m. on Interstate 93 south in Londonderry, a state trooper patrolling the area saw the Dodge Charger Hellcat driving at more than 100 mph. The trooper accused the driver, Jaden Cummings, 18, of having passengers in the car. The car was clocked at 122 mph, Michal Sventek, a public information officer for state police.
The trooper pulled the car over and found a woman and two infants in the car, a report stated.
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Cummings was arrested and charged with reckless operation and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. He was released on personal recognizance and is due in Derry District Court on April 11.
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Naked Man Found After Fleeing Route 16 Crash
A man from Somersworth was arrested on several charges Sunday after a crash on Route 16 in Dover.
State police were sent to a report of a man disrupting traffic after a crash around 3:15 p.m.
“Multiple passing drivers reported that the man was naked and running or walking within the travel lanes of the highway,” Tyler Dumont, a public information officer for state police, said.
Troopers quickly found the man and, with the assistance of Dover police, detained him. The man, Shawn P. Weiner, 35, was taken to the hospital due to injuries he suffered in the crash, later determined to be on Varney Road.
State police learned the vehicle involved in the crash was stolen in Somersworth and while fleeing the scene, Weiner discarded his clothing on the side of the highway before crossing the lanes in traffic, a report said.
State police charged Weiner with indecent exposure, reckless conduct, littering, and two counts of disorderly conduct. Dover police issued additional charges while Somersworth police are investigating the vehicle theft allegation, Dumont said.
Weiner is due in Dover District Court on May 13.
Dover Fire and Rescue teams assisted state police.
Anyone with information that may assist in the investigation is asked to contact Sgt. Matthew Locke at matthew.t.locke@dos.nh.gov.
Shawn P. Weiner Credit: NHSP
Editor’s note: This post was derived from information supplied by the New Hampshire State Police and does not indicate a conviction. This link explains the removal request process for New Hampshire Patch police reports.
Troop A Blotter
Melvin Dwayne Hill, 26, of Boston, Massachusetts, was arrested at 6:48 p.m. on Feb. 16, 2025, on negligent driving, speeding, and conduct after an accident charges in Hampton Falls.
Richard D. Roth, 65, of Rochester, was arrested at 11:54 p.m. on Feb. 15 on a criminal trespass charge in Madbury.
Tyler Norman Chamberlin, 32, of South Berwick, Maine, was arrested at 4:43 p.m. on Feb. 15 on a reckless operation charge as well as open container, unregistered vehicle, and “hands-free” violations in Dover.
Cheyenne Terese Zwicker, 21, of Rochester, was arrested at 3:46 p.m. on Feb. 15 on driving after revocation or suspension and driver’s license prohibitions charges as well as an uninspected vehicle violation in Rochester.
Kenneth A. Demuth, 40, of South China, ME, was arrested at 3:35 p.m. on Feb. 15 on driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent and license required charges in North Hampton.
Paul Andrew Wilson, 21, of Coronado, California, was arrested on a reckless operation in Hampton at 5:56 a.m. on Feb. 15.
Carlos Jesus Cyler, 22, of Springfield, MA, was arrested on a bench warrant at 12:23 p.m. on Feb. 14 in Epping.
Ismael D. Santos, 29, of Lawrence, MA, was arrested at 10:46 a.m. on Feb. 14 on a reckless operation charge in Hampton.
Craig Andrew Brayen, 51, of Dover, was arrested at 5:42 p.m. on Feb. 13 on aggravated driving under the influence-0.16-plus and DUI charges as well as left turning traffic, fail to yield violation in Dover.
Aaron Richard Franchini, 39, of Chester, was arrested at 1:18 p.m. on Feb. 13 in Epping on a DUI-second offense charge.
Daniel M. Buonopane, 46, of Andover, MA, was arrested at 12:01 a.m. on Feb. 13 on a DUI charge in Greenland.
Walter R. Johnson, 66, of Raymond, was arrested at 7:11 p.m. on Jan. 26 on felony operate after certified as a habitual offender, motor vehicle not equipped with alcohol interlock device, driving without giving proof, driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent, and two driving after revocation or suspension charges as well as a tail lamp and reflectors violation in Newington.
Alyssa Courtney Aguila, 27, of Rochester, was arrested at 7:54 a.m. on Jan. 26 on reckless operation, speeding: 26-plus mph over the limit of 55 or less, and resisting arrest or detention charges as well as a failure to yield for an emergency vehicle violation in Dover.
Melvin Esmailin De La Rosa, 24, of Dorchester, Massachusetts, was arrested at 6:03 a.m. on Jan. 26 on a reckless operation charge in Hampton.
Troop B Blotter
Isabel Maria Iglesias, 38, of Manchester, was arrested at 4:10 p.m. on Feb. 14 on driving after revocation or suspension, disobeying an officer, and operating without a valid license charges in Nashua.
Michael E. Currier, 45, of Londonderry, was arrested on a warrant in Manchester at 5:07 p.m. on Jan. 25 and at 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 14.
Dustin Scott Larrabee, 39, of Manchester, was arrested on a bench warrant at 9:25 a.m. on Feb. 14 as well as driving after revocation or suspension and operating without valid license charges in Manchester.
Matthew Bowzer, 27, of Dracut, MA, was arrested at 9:44 p.m. on Feb. 12 on speeding: 16 to 20 mph over 65 limit and DUI charges. Also charged was Jada Elizabeth Gillis, 18, of Londonderry, and Jeania Elissa Gillis, 18, of Londonderry, were also charged with unlawful possession-intoxicated charges. They were all charged in Londonderry.
David Firth, 35, of Derry, was arrested at 2:53 p.m. on Feb. 12 on a reckless operation charge in Londonderry.
Christine K. Riley, 46, of Manchester, was arrested at 11:49 a.m. on Feb. 12 on operating without a valid license, driving without giving proof, motor vehicle not equipped with alcohol interlock device, and two driving after revocation or suspension charges in Bedford.
Gavin Robert Lewis, 19, of Bennington, was arrested at 5:32 p.m. on Jan. 26 on reckless conduct-deadly weapon, reckless operation, speeding: 25-plus mph over the 65 limit, and two disobeying officer charges as well as a traffic control device violation in Manchester.
Caleb Joel Sulfrian, 32, of Manchester, was arrested at 12:52 p.m. on Jan. 25 on two warrants.
Richard Joseph Sweeney, 41, of Tewksbury, MA, was arrested at 8:10 a.m. on Jan. 25 on driving after revocation or suspension and operating without a valid license charges in Manchester.
Troy Aaron Cote, 56, of Manchester, was arrested on a warrant at 1:54 p.m. on Jan. 24 in Manchester.
Brian Matthew Chambers, 34, of Manchester, was arrested on a reckless operation charge at 7:13 a.m. on Jan. 24 in Londonderry.
Troop D Blotter
Tyler S. Newman, 31, of Manchester, was arrested at 7:18 p.m. on Feb. 15 on DUI and speeding charges in Hopkinton.
Henrry Velazquez Aponte, 20, of Manchester, was arrested at 1:21 a.m. on Feb. 15 on driving after revocation or suspension, unlawful possession-intoxication, and reckless operation charges as well as suspension of vehicle registration and uninspected vehicle violations in Concord.
Karen C. Lenney, 55, of Wakefield, Rhode Island, was arrested at 8:04 p.m. on Feb. 14 on and aggravated DUI-passenger under 16 charge as well as open container and lane control violations in Bow.
Shane E. Reilly, 24, of North Providence, RI, was arrested at 10:35 p.m. on Feb. 13 on driving after revocation or suspension, speeding: 25 mph over the limit of 55 or less, license required, and operating without a valid license charges in Concord.
Mugil Mel Malai, 28, of Westford, MA, was arrested at 12:43 a.m. on Feb. 13 on two simple assault and three resisting arrest or detention charges as well as yellow-solid line and stop-stand-park prohibited violations in Concord.
Other Arrests
Tyler J. Gagnon, 33, of Nashua, was arrested at 9:46 a.m. on Feb. 26 on reckless conduct-deadly weapon, disobeying an officer, and resisting arrest or detention charges in Merrimack.
Eugen Kapllani, 33, of Winthrop, MA, was arrested on a warrant at 11 a.m. on Feb. 24 as well as a driving after revocation or suspension charge in Windham.
James J. McCusker, 40, of Clinton, MA, was arrested at 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 20 on aggravated DUI-0.16-plus, DUI, and DUI-adult more than 0.08; minor more than 0.02 charges in Salem.
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Shaw’s Supermarket is closing two stores in New England – one in Massachusetts and another in New Hampshire.
The Massachusetts location that’s closing is at 7 Railroad Ave. in Gloucester, and the New Hampshire store is at 20 Fort Eddy Road in Concord. Shaw’s did not say exactly when the stores would be shuttered.
“Like all retailers, we’re constantly evaluating the performance of our stores,” a Shaw’s spokesperson said in a statement to WBZ-TV. “Closing a location is always a tough decision, but we’re focused on continuing to provide the products and services our customers value most.”
Shaw’s Supermarket stores in Massachusetts
The supermarket chain headquartered in West Bridgewater has 55 stores in Massachusetts and 26 in New Hampshire. There is another Shaw’s in Gloucester on Eastern Avenue, and two more nearby in Beverly and Peabody. A second Shaw’s in Concord, New Hampshire is located in Concord Heights.
Shaw’s said it aims to offer employees affected by the two closures jobs at nearby locations.
Shaw’s parent company is Albertsons, which also owns the Star Market supermarkets in Massachusetts. A proposed $24.6 billion merger between Albertsons and Kroger, another supermarket giant, was abandoned in December after a judge ruled that the proposed union could mean less competition for grocery shoppers.
Last year, Shaw’s competitor Stop & Shop closed seven of its stores in Brockton, Raynham, Halifax, Shrewsbury, Worcester, Pembroke and Springfield. The company said that the underperforming stores were closed as part of a four-year strategy to improve the brand.
CONCORD, NH — Nicole L. Fernot, born in 1981, of West Dover, Vermont, was arrested at 8:08 p.m. on March 9, 2025, on driving under the influence and operating with an expired license charges. She was arrested after an incident or investigation on Storrs Street.
Kyle B. Joyce, 39, of Belmont, was arrested at 8:36 p.m. on Feb. 11 on a burglary charge. He was arrested after an incident or investigation at the former Steeplegate Mall property at 270 Loudon Road.
Michelle Lisa Brien, 46, of Concord, received a summons at 7:27 p.m. on Feb. 11 on willful concealment and theft by unauthorized taking-less than $1,000 charges. Also arrested was Melissa Dorothy Frazier, 45, of Concord, on willful concealment and theft by unauthorized taking-less than $1,000 charges. They were arrested after an incident or investigation at Target at 80 D’Amante Drive.
Julius L. Ingram, born in 1969, of Concord, was arrested at 5:54 p.m. on Feb. 11 on three stalking and three breach of bail charges. He was arrested after an incident or investigation on Partridge Road.
Shawn Michael Fournier, born in 1981, of Goffstown, was arrested at 11:59 a.m. on Feb. 11 on stalking and violation of protective order charges. He was arrested after an incident or investigation on the Interstate 93 southbound Exit 13 offramp.
Christopher Stotler, born in 1962, of Concord, was arrested at 10:08 a.m. on Feb. 11 on three bench warrants after an incident or investigation at Goodyear Auto Service Center at 86 S. Main St.
Christopher J. Talas, born in 1994, of Portsmouth, was arrested at 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 10 on a driving under the influence charge as well as failure to use required turn signal and two yellow-solid line violations on Loudon Road.
Guerry Jason Wardell, born in 1980, of Concord, received a summons at 8:49 p.m. on Feb. 10 on a criminal trespass charge after an incident or investigation on South Main Street.
Maria A. Moriarty, 41, of Concord, received a summons at 7:10 a.m. on Feb. 9 on a bench warrant after an incident or investigation at the Courtyard by Marriot at 70 Constitution Avenue.
Julian Marcus Gianfrancesco, born in 2001, of Epsom, was arrested at 4:40 p.m. on Feb. 9 on a driving after revocation or suspension charge as well as suspension of vehicle registration and stop signs; yield signs violations after an incident or investigation on Pembroke Road.
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