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New Hampshire State Police K-9 Unit Finds Vehicle Theft Suspect: News Roundup
CONCORD, NH — A New Hampshire State Police K-9 unit was able to locate a vehicle theft suspect from Lowell, Massachusetts, on May 30.
Around 1 a.m. on the Everett Turnpike in Nashua troopers received a call about a disabled vehicle near Exit 2. A trooper arrived and spoke with the occupants of the vehicle and, while doing so, a man fled the scene after being asked for his identity, Tyler Dumont, a public information officer for state police. The trooper identified the man as Richard Kopycinski, 42, of Lowell, MA, who had an active felony warrant for theft of a vehicle out of Plaistow, he said.
A K-9 unit was requested and successfully tracked Kopycinski and found him about 30 minutes later.
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“When encountered by the K-9, Kopycinski surrendered and was taken into custody without incident,” Dumont said. “Kopycinski was held on preventative detention at Valley Street Jail pending an arraignment scheduled (later that day).”
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Wanted Man Found Dead In Marlow
State police reported on May 30 a suspect troopers were searching was later found dead.
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On May 25, troopers were sent to Route 10 in Marlow for an incident. They accused Brian Roffer, 44, of Marlow, of committing several crimes, including criminal threatening with a deadly weapon. He was suspected to be in a wooded area of town.
The next day, Roffer was found dead behind his home of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
“No one else was hurt during the incident,” Dumont said.
100 Vehicle Violations Reported On The Seacoast
During a Seacoast special enforcement effort Memorial Day weekend, troopers “observed 100 different motor vehicle violations,” including 52 driving clocked at 90 mph or more. Eight were seen driving more than 100 mph, according to a press release.
Several drivers were also cited for child restraint violations, following too closely, and operating after suspension.
“Troopers wish to remind motorists to pay special attention to their speed, reduce distractions in their vehicle, and focus their attention on driving during this busy holiday weekend,” Dumont said.
Troop A
Eric C. Brewer, 27, of Rochester was arrested at 1:18 p.m. on May 12 on an operating without a valid license charge in Epping.
Aidid Ismail Ahmed, 24, of Somersworth was arrested at 6:22 a.m. on May 12 on reckless operation and operating with an expired license charges in Greenland.
Nicholas D. Guillet, 32, of Seabrook was arrested at 11:01 p.m. on May 11 on a driving under the influence charge in Seabrook.
Warren James Webster, 20, of Danby, Vermont, was arrested at 12:05 a.m. on May 11 on road racing, reckless operation, and driving after revocation or suspension charges as well as an unregistered vehicle violation. Also arrested was a 16-year-old from Danville on road racing and reckless operation charges. They were arrested in Raymond.
Thomas Higgins, 64, of Rochester was arrested at 6:59 p.m. on May 10 on a felony operating after being certified as a habitual offender charge in Rochester.
Al Senesombath, 44, of Newmarket was arrested at 1:58 a.m. on May 10 on a DUI charge and a yellow-solid line violation in Hampton.
Kevin Paul Goodwin, 41, of Dundalk, Maryland, was arrested at 9:33 a.m. on May 9 on simple assault and disorderly conduct charges in Portsmouth.
David C. Dimott, 86, of Kennebunk, Maine, was arrested at 7:28 p.m. on May 8 on DUI and conduct after an accident charges in Portsmouth.
Bert E. Clement, 28, of South Portland, ME, was arrested at 9:31 p.m. on May 7 on DUI, aggravated DUI-attempt to elude police, aggravated DUI-30-mph-plus, reckless operation, reckless conduct-deadly weapon, and disobeying an officer charges in Portsmouth.
Troop B
Isaiah Malik Caban, 23, of Methuen, MA, was arrested at 2:15 a.m. on May 12 on DUI, conduct after an accident, criminal mischief, and DUI-adult greater than 0.08; minor greater than 0.02 charges in Salem.
Alexis Yahir Luciano De Jesus, 18, of Manchester was arrested at 8:18 p.m. on May 11 on a transport alcohol by a minor charge as well as unsafe lane change and yellow-solid line violations. Also charged with unlawful possession-intoxication were Liana Elizabeth Waugh, 19, of Manchester, Gabrieliz Marie Santana, 20, of Manchester, and Hector Mercedes, 20, of Manchester. They were all arrested in Manchester.
Ayden Gilman Rainey, 30, of Manchester was arrested on a bench warrant at 5:40 p.m. on May 11 in Manchester.
Jolani Eliel Viera, 19, of Manchester was arrested at 8:20 a.m. on May 11 on DUI, driving after revocation or suspension, reckless operation, and unlawful possession-intoxication charges in Manchester.
Michael J. Delisle, 53, of Manchester was arrested at 1:56 a.m. on May 11 on transport drugs in a motor vehicle and two possession of controlled drug charges as well as a misuse of plates violation. Also arrested were Elissa M. Card, 26, of Manchester and Nathan Barka, 43, of Auburn on warrants. They were all arrested in Londonderry.
Anthony Richard Bolton, 18, of Hooksett was arrested at 11:29 p.m. on May 10 on speeding-25 mph over the 55 or less limit and operating without a valid license charges as well as a failure to use turn signal violation in Manchester.
Joshua Matthew Wyman, 32, of Enfield was arrested on a warrant as well as a stalking charge after an incident in Windham at 11:07 p.m. on May 10.
David O. Bennett, 29, of Manchester was arrested on a bench warrant at 3:51 p.m. on May 10 as well as driving after revocation or suspension and driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent charges and a failure to use turn signal violation in Salem.
Michael Joseph Anderson, 46, of Milford was arrested at 2:55 p.m. on May 10 on a DUI, breach of bail, and two driving after revocation or suspension charges in Derry.
Jake D. Sullivan, 35, of Dover was arrested at 9:13 p.m. on May 9 on DUI and DUI-second offense charges and a lane control violation in Londonderry.
Brooke Elizabeth Tinsley, 36, of an unknown address, was arrested at 8:36 p.m. on May 9 in a bench warrant in Manchester.
Derek M. Climo, 42, of Bedford was arrested at 12:24 a.m. on May 8 on DUI and aggravated DUI-30-mph-plus charges in Manchester.
Nicholas Daniel Tevepaugh, 19, of Nashua was arrested at 5:34 p.m. on May 8 on a reckless operation charge and an uninspected vehicle violation in Nashua.
Ashley Lynne Sutton, 35, of Nashua was arrested at 3:09 p.m. on May 8 on driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent, driver’s license prohibitions, and speeding-1 to 10 mph over the limit of 55 or less charges and a suspension of vehicle registration violation in Nashua.
Anthony Andrew Caporella, 41, of Concord was arrested at 11:25 p.m. on May 7 on a bench warrant in Manchester.
Jessica Anne Pilla, 30, of Manchester was arrested at 9:15 p.m. on May 7 on a DUI charge in Manchester.
Jacob J. Cook, 27, of Manchester was arrested at 7:06 p.m. on May 7 on driving after revocation or suspension and driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent charges in Manchester.
Yaniris Peralta-Severino, 33, of Lawrence, MA, was arrested at 8:20 p.m. on May 6 on driving after revocation or suspension and operating without valid license charges in Salem.
Corey Ronald Cyr, 39, of Manchester was arrested at 3:01 p.m. on May 6 on motor vehicle not equipped with an alcohol interlock device and two driving after revocation or suspension charges as well as a driving without giving proof violation in Bedford.
Jaiden Life Cordero, 21, of Manchester was arrested at 6:09 a.m. on May 6 on speeding-25-mph over the 65 limit, driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent, and two driving after revocation or suspension charges in Manchester.
Troop D
Robert A. Tessier, 56, of Kingston was arrested at 11:18 a.m. on May 12 on a DUI charge and an open container violation in Hooksett.
Hilary Ogbenna C. Unaegbu, 31, of Bowie, MD, was arrested at 8:05 a.m. on May 12 on DUI and reckless operation charges in Hooksett.
Jessica Noelle Melanson, 29, of Mendon, MA, was arrested at 11:35 p.m. on May 11 on aggravated DUI-30-mph-plus, DUI, reckless operation, and speeding-25-plus-mph over the 70 limit charges in Canterbury.
Brian J. Neuberger, 37, of Andover was arrested at 10:41 p.m. on May 11 on felony second-degree assault-domestic violence-strangulation, two domestic violence-false imprisonment, and three domestic violence-simple assault charges after an incident in Andover.
James C. Lafontaine, 31, of Laconia was arrested at 5:39 p.m. on May 11 on a DUI charge as well as lane control and yellow-solid line violations in Bow.
Amanda Bethanie Webber, 28, of Washington was arrested at 2:16 a.m. on May 11 on DUI and speeding charges in New Hampton.
Tiffanie Summar Night Bell, 47, of Loudon was arrested at 12:18 a.m. on May 11 on a DUI charge and a lane control violation in Bow.
Madilyn Elizabeth Mae Laroche, 25, of Manchester was arrested at 7:02 p.m. on May 10 on DUI, driving after revocation or suspension, and possession of a controlled drug charges as well as suspension vehicle registration violation in Henniker.
Ross Keith Landry, 39, of Houston, Texas, was arrested at 12:36 a.m. on May 10 on driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent, speeding-25-plus-mph over the 65 limit, disobeying an officer, and operating without a valid license charges in Grantham.
Travis Strople, 35, of Allenstown was arrested at 11:08 p.m. on May 9 on aggravated DUI-30-plus-mph, possession of a controlled drug, and DUI charges as well as a possession of marijuana more than three-quarters of an ounce or 5 grams of hashish violation in Concord.
Ryan William Bailey, 20, of Franklin was arrested at 3:24 a.m. on May 8 on breach of bail, reckless operation, DUI, transport alcohol by a minor, and two endangering the welfare of a child charges as well as an open container violation in Boscawen.
David F. Schroder, 51, of Danbury was arrested at 12:32 p.m. on May 7 on reckless conduct-deadly weapon and resisting arrest or detention charges in Danbury.
Katina R. Ahlin, 28, of Concord was arrested at 6:36 p.m. on May 6 on an operating without a valid license charge in Bow.
Other Arrests
Benjamin J. Collins, 19, of Wakefield, Rhode Island, was arrested at 9:15 a.m. on May 26 on a manufacture-possess false ID charge in Wolfeboro.
Alexandra Jacobson, 18, of Hanover, MA, was arrested at 1:09 a.m. on May 25 on DUI-adult more than 0.08; minor more than 0.02, obstruct government administration, transport alcohol by a minor, manufacture-possess false government ID, and unlawful possession-intoxication charges. Also charged with unlawful possession-intoxication were Isabelle Rosina Desrosiers, 18, of East Haven, Connecticut, 17-year-olds from Tavares, Florida, and Douglaston, New York, and Jacob H. Kunkel, 18, of Cocoa Beach, Florida. They were charged in Wolfeboro.
Eileen Mary King, 59, of Danvers, MA, was arrested at 10:18 p.m. on May 24 on aggravated DUI-0.16-plus, aggravated DUI-more than 0.08/0.02-attempt to elude police, and disobeying an officer charges in Moultonborough.
John C. Sutton, 40, of Bartlett was arrested at 11:35 a.m. on an aggravated felonious sexual assault-domestic violence charge in Conway.
Gary H. Ward, 77, of Tamworth was arrested at 10:56 a.m. on May 16 in Seabrook.
Jose Luiz Caldas, 58, of Woburn, MA, was arrested at 1:42 p.m. on May 13 on a driving after revocation or suspension charge and a lane control violation in Twin Mountain.
Dusten Daigle-Gray, 34, of Richmond was arrested at 7 p.m. on May 11 on two criminal threatening-deadly weapon charges in Keene.
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An Alton man is dead after a snowmobile crash in New Hampshire’s North Country Thursday afternoon.
The New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game says 63-year-old Bradford Jones was attempting to negotiate a left hand turn on Corridor Trail 5 in Colebrook when he lost control of his snowmobile, struck multiple trees off the side of the trail and was thrown from the vehicle shortly before 3:30 p.m.
Jones was riding with another snowmobiler, who was in the lead at the time of the crash, according to the agency. Once the other man realized Jones was no longer behind him, he turned around and traveled back where he found Jones significantly injured, lying off the trail beside his damaged snowmobile.
The man immediately rendered aid to Jones and called 911 for assistance, NH Fish and Game said. The Colebrook Fire Department used their rescue tracked all terrain vehicle and a specialized off road machine to transport first responders across about a mile of trail to the crash scene.
Once there, a conservation officer and 45th Parallel EMS staff attempted lifesaving measures for approximately an hour, but Jones ultimately died from his injuries at the scene of the crash, officials said.
The crash remains under investigation, but conservation officers are considering speed for the existing trail conditions to have been a primary factor in this deadly incident.
Recently, I met with a husband who had been caring for his wife since her Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Her needs were escalating quickly — appointments, medications, meals, personal care — and he was determined to keep her at home. But the cost to his own wellbeing was undeniable. He was sleep‑deprived, depressed, and beginning to experience cognitive decline himself.
As director of the Referral Education Assistance & Prevention (REAP) program at Seacoast Mental Health Center, which supports older adults and caregivers across New Hampshire in partnership with the CMHC’s across the state, I hear stories like his every week. And his experience is far from unique.
Across the country, 24% of adults are family caregivers. Here in New Hampshire, 281,000 adults provide this essential care, often with little preparation or support. Only 11% receive any formal training to manage personal care tasks — yet they are the backbone of our long‑term care system, helping aging parents, spouses, and loved ones remain safely at home. (AARP, 2025)
REAP provides short‑term counseling, education, and support for older adults, caregivers, and the professionals who support them. We address concerns around mental health, substance use and cognitive functioning. After 21 years working with caregivers, I have seen how inadequate support directly harms families. Caregiving takes a serious toll — emotionally, physically, socially and financially. Many experience depression, chronic stress, and increased risk of alcohol or medication misuse.
In REAP’s own data from 2024:
- 50% of caregivers reported moderate to severe depression
- 29% reported suicidal ideation in the past two weeks
- 25% screened positive for at‑risk drinking
Their responsibilities go far beyond tasks like medication management and meal preparation. They interpret moods, manage behavioral changes, ease emotional triggers, and create meaningful engagement for the person they love. Their world revolves around the care recipient — often leading to isolation, loss of identity, guilt, and ongoing grief.
The statistics reflect what I see every week. Nearly one in four caregivers feels socially isolated. Forty‑three percent experience moderate to high emotional stress. And 31% receive no outside help at all.
Compare that to healthcare workers, who work in teams, receive breaks, have coworkers who step in when overwhelmed, and are trained and compensated for their work. Even with these supports, burnout is common. Caregivers receive none of these protections yet are expected to shoulder the same level of responsibility — alone, unpaid, and unrecognized.
Senate Bill 608 in New Hampshire would finally begin to fill these gaps. The bill provides access to counseling, peer support, training, and caregiver assessment for family caregivers of individuals enrolled in two Medicaid waiver programs: Acquired Brain Disorder (ABD) and Choices for Independence (CFI). These services would address the very needs I see daily.
Professional counseling helps caregivers process the complex emotions of watching a loved one decline or manage the stress that comes with it. Peer support connects them with others navigating similar challenges. Caregiver assessment identifies individual needs before families reach crisis.
When caregivers receive the right support, everyone benefits. The care recipient receives safer, more compassionate care. The caregiver’s health stabilizes instead of deteriorating from chronic stress and neglect. And costly options, which many older adults want to avoid, are delayed or prevented.
There is a direct and measurable link between caregiver training and caregiver wellbeing. The spouse I mentioned earlier is proof. Through REAP, he received education about his wife’s diagnosis, guidance on communication and behavior, and strategies to manage his own stress. Within weeks, his depression decreased from moderate to mild without medication. He was sleeping through the night and thinking more clearly. His frustration with his wife dropped significantly because he finally understood what she was experiencing and how to respond compassionately.
The real question before lawmakers is not whether we can afford SB 608. It is whether we can afford to continue ignoring the needs of those who hold our care system together. In 1970, we had 31 caregivers for every one person needing care. By 2010, that ratio dropped to 7:1. By 2030, it is projected to be 4:1. Our caregiver supply is shrinking while needs continue to grow. Without meaningful support, our systems — healthcare, long‑term care, and community supports — cannot function. (AARP, 2013)
Caregivers don’t ask for much. They want to keep their loved ones safe, comfortable, and at home. They want to stay healthy enough to continue providing care. SB 608 gives them the tools to do exactly that.
I urge New Hampshire lawmakers to support SB 608 and stand with the 281,000 residents who are quietly holding our care system together. We cannot keep waiting until caregivers collapse to offer help. We must provide the support they need now — before the burden becomes too heavy to bear.
Anne Marie Sirrine, LICSW, CDP is a staff therapist and the director of the REAP (Referral Education Assistance & Prevention) program at Seacoast Mental Health Center.
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