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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Letter: Vote Brad, Laurel, Tom for NHEC – Concord Monitor

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Vote Brad, Laurel, Tom for NHEC

The election for the NH Electric Cooperative (NHEC) Board of Directors is happening now. I urge readers to watch for the ballots coming in the mail or go on to their NHEC SmartHub account and vote there.

The NHEC Board is made up of only 11 members. There are two incumbents up for re-election and four new candidates to choose from. You can vote for three new board members this year and bring about significant change at NHEC.

The board decides where our electricity comes from, what member-side programs NHEC offers and how proactive the New Hampshire Electric Co-op is for supporting local renewable energy. As co-founder of the Plymouth Area Renewable Energy Initiative, a co-op member and someone who pays close attention to how NHEC is governed, I believe the NHEC Board would benefit from new voices, experiences and leadership styles. The NHEC as a utility has the potential to be an even stronger leader when it comes to doing what is right for the environment and keeping rates affordable.

If you get your electricity from the co-op, then you have a say in how it is run. I urge you to vote for three genuine, thoughtful and technology forward-thinking leaders: Brad Harkavy of Campton, Laurel Boivin of Lee and Tom Randell of Moultonborough. They will make an excellent addition to the Board.

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Be sure to mail your ballot back so it arrives by June 10 or jump on your SmartHub account and vote right now.

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New Hampshire: So, So Awesome, Though I Did Lose My Nerve for a Time – Part I – The Trek

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This is a story not about scenic views, wildflowers, animals, people met, towns encountered, but some reality, at least mine, of things we often do not talk about in the hiking community. In retrospect, the first 1,800+ miles headed north on my thru hike of the Appalachian Trail (AT) were certainly taxing and replete with various challenges that I had to work through, learn from, and make adjustments. However, realistically not much on the AT at that point, and per my years of previous hiking experiences, prepared me mentally for what I would encounter in New Hampshire.

Welcome to idyllic New Hampshire.

More idyllic New Hampshire. Not so fast, Mr. Hiker guy, can’t do the same moves as before.

New Hampshire Hiking

Frankly, New Hampshire is a beast and I do mean that in a positive and respectful manner. The hiking in New Hampshire is so technically difficult from other areas within the U.S. and abroad that I have hiked. It seemed like I was constantly bouldering, scrambling, using handholds, fording high, swift creeks/rivers, navigating massive descents with no “guardrails,” or in May encountering hour-by-hour changing weather (e.g., snow, hail, sleet, rain, wind).

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A granite face. Down we go.

Crazy Descent

When I hike, I do carry with me a healthy dose of fear, which I find to be positive. For me, fear operates as a navigating tool related to risks, focusing my mind, calming my emotional state, or strengthening my thought processes/decision-making.

On a few AT sections early on in New Hampshire, such as the northbound massive descent (Beaver Brook Cascades) down from Mount Moosilauke in a snow and sleet storm, my revolve and fear-cooping mechanisms seemed to become a negative version of “scared” with every step given the large amounts of this winter’s snow and ice, slippery rock faces, micro spikes and/or trial runners not adhering well to granite, and so on. In my mind, and probably quite true given the weather and trail conditions, danger of a fall, injury, or worse appeared to be at every turn and step. A 3+ mile very steep descent turned into a 3 to 4 hour mental stress test that I am pretty sure I “failed.”

Snow and ice up and down the mountain.

I was warned.

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Rising Waters

The next day, I hiked about 17 miles from Kinsman Notch to Franconia Notch, and it had rained a lot in that section of the AT during the previous two days. During my ascent of Mount Kinsman, it continued to rain and rain. I must of forded 6 to 8 rivers, or maybe just the same river that amount of times, but as the day wore on, the water levels in these river(s) kept rising. I am almost 6’3” tall and by the end of the hiking day, I was fording river water mid- to upper-thigh and in super swift conditions. Again, like the previous Mousilauke experience, my positive fear started to become something more negative and mentally paralyzing thinking about the inherent risk involved in fording a deep, swift river late in the day and with no other option to get to the other side of a flooded out AT.

Various extremely sketchy river fords.

A Reset

After these experiences, and frankly losing my confidence, I took a few days off to level set, so I stayed at the wonderful Notch Hostel. To date, the Notch is my favorite hostel on the trail. The staff were so welcoming, warm, and always available. The hostel was super clean and friendly and had very fair expectations related to how hikers et al. should live there as well as treat the hostel environment. After at reset, I went back out and did a 27-mile hike in a few days of the famed Franconia Ridge over Mounts Lafayette and Lincoln, South Twin Mountain, and others. This was a very challenging hike, but one that I needed to do to gain my nerve back and reestablish mentally my healthy level of fear instead of hiking scared per possible ‘what if’ scenarios of serious injury and beyond.

Moving into Part II

So, in the end, it was fine to lose my nerve for a time and be scared in certain hiking situations. The key for me was in recognizing the latter state, trying to mentally review the circumstances, and learn from these experiences. Then, I needed to physically go back out in challenging conditions and hike. I feel really good about New Hampshire and what is to come on the AT. My part II, if you will, will be informed from my part I. I can’t wait for more of New Hampshire.

A new day rising.

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New Hampshire mountainside transformed into largest outdoor sculpture park in New England

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With over 100 sculptures woven into the mountainside, the Andres Institute of Art is New England’s largest outdoor sculpture park.

Along wooded trails and scenic overlooks, visitors encounter a rotating collection of works that blend art and nature, turning a simple hike into an immersive gallery experience  

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