Rianna Shea Martin, 38, of Franklin, was arrested at 6:52 p.m. on April 4 on theft by unauthorized taking, a felony, due to two prior convictions, and willful concealment charges. Also arrested was Deshon James Stone-Davis, 30, of Franklin, on possession of a controlled drug-subsequent and theft by unauthorized taking, a felony, due to two prior convictions. They were arrested after an incident or investigation at Target at 80 D’Amante Drive.
Rachelle L. Smith, 35, of Concord, was arrested at 3:14 a.m. on April 4 on possession of a controlled drug and loitering and prowling charges. She was arrested after an incident or investigation at the Storrs Street Garage at 75 Storrs St.
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Abygael Dorothy Stebbins, born in 2007, of Allenstown, received a summons at 10:15 a.m. on April 3 on an operating without a valid license charge after an incident or investigation at Speedway at 175 N. Main St.
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Zachary Michael Breeden, born in 1991, of Concord, was arrested at 5:50 p.m. on March 31 on a possession of a controlled drug charge after an incident or investigation at the Friendly Kitchen at 2 S. Commercial St. and theft by unauthorized taking-$1,001 to $1,500 after an incident or investigation at Concord Mart at 242 N. Main St.
Helena Zoie Haeussler, born in 1984, of Concord, was arrested at 1:01 a.m. on March 31 on driving under the influence and DUI-second offense charges after an incident or investigation on Pleasant Street Extension.
Shaun A. Leary, 39, of Concord, was arrested at 4:04 p.m. on March 28 on willful concealment and theft by unauthorized taking-less than $1,000 charges after an incident or investigation at Hannaford supermarket at 73 Fort Eddy Road.
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CONCORD – While Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte has said she opposes increasing highway toll rates across the state, the Senate voted Thursday to increase rates for out-of-state license plate holders.
It now goes to the House for consideration.
This would be a $1 increase for those who have out of state plates going through the tolls at Hooksett, Hampton and Bedford for out-of-state plates, a 75 cent hike for those taking Hampton’s Exit 2 and on the Spaulding turnpike at Rochester, and a 50 cent hike for those taking the exit off I-93 to Hooksett.
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An analysis in the bill shows that this would increase toll revenue by $53.3 million in fiscal year 2027 and go up each year to generate $81.4 million a year in 2036.
Senate Bill 627 passed on a voice vote with two Republicans, Senators Regina Birdsell of Hampstead and William Gannon of Sandown opposing.
Senator Mark E. McConkey, R-Freedom, moved to take the bill off the table and offered an amendment. He said the last time there was a systemwide increase to the turnpike toll was 19 years ago.
“I am sure we could all agree the cost of operations…has continued to escalate when revenue is not rising with it,” and he noted that with an enterprise fund, the state can only spend what it takes in.
The state has just completed a 10-year highway plan and there was a $400 million shortfall in projects that could not be paid for under the current income.
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McConkey said the measure would not increase tolls for New Hampshire drivers with a state license plate.
“Why don’t we ask our neighbors,” to pay a toll increase. “We are getting the best of all worlds,” by passing the bill, he said, including “protecting our residents” and having resources for improvements to the turnpike system.
Sen. Gannon, R-Sandown, asked McConkey if there are any studies on impacts near the border on businesses.
If implemented, McConkey said the state will be the 27th lowest in per mile cost still. McConkey said the bill would also increase from seven to 14 days the amount of time for those with NH license plates to pay for a toll adding there are other states that also have different rates for out-of-state users.
The Hampton toll cost would go from $2 to $3, while Hooksett and Bedford would rise from $1 to $2 for out-of-state plates.
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New Hampshire currently has the lowest rate per mile among states with tolls roads. The governor said she does not support a toll increase.
“We are not going to put a burden on drivers for a toll increase,” Ayotte said. “Families are struggling.”
WILTON, N.H. (WHDH) – A woman died in a Wilton, New Hampshire, house fire Wednesday morning, according to the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office.
At 9:08 a.m., Wilton firefighters responded to Burns Hill Road after a caller said their home was filling up with smoke. When they arrived, a single-family home was on fire and they found out two people were still inside on the second floor.
A man and a woman were both taken out of the house by firefighters and taken to Elliott Hospital. The woman was pronounced dead and the man is in serious condition.
Officials have not released the name of the victim at this time.
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At this time, investigators are looking into the cause of the fire and are trying to determine if a power outage in the area played a factor. The fire is not currently considered suspicious.
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