New Hampshire

Police release name of NH officer who shot man after chase

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7 months ago

December 4, 2025

Police release name of NH officer who shot man after chase

CHARLESTOWN, N.H. (WCAX) – Authorities have released the name of the police officer involved in a shooting in Charlestown, New Hampshire, last month.

According to the New Hampshire attorney general, Ofc. Jacob Sands of the Charlestown Police Department responded to a speeding car in the area of Caryl Lane and Claremont Road that did not have a license plate.

The driver, Christian Paquette, 23, refused to stop, and a police chase began, during which speeds reached about 90 mph before Paquette eventually stopped the car, got out and tried to run away.

Ofc. Sands claimed Paquette was holding a knife and refused to drop it when asked.

That’s when Sands fired his gun, hitting Paquette.

Paquette is in stable condition, but is still in the hospital recovering from his injuries.

The investigation into the shooting is still underway.

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New Hampshire

Officials respond to 'unknown substance' spill at Sunapee Harbor

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1 hour ago

June 22, 2026

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Officials respond to 'unknown substance' spill at Sunapee Harbor

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services collected samples of the unknown substance found in Sunapee Harbor and will be testing them tomorrow. Authorities say the spill was contained and prevented from spreading further.

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New Hampshire

Police investigating after woman found dead in home in Hampstead, NH – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

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11 hours ago

June 21, 2026

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Police investigating after woman found dead in home in Hampstead, NH – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

HAMPSTEAD, N.H. (WHDH) – Authorities have launched an investigation after responding to a reported untimely death in Hampstead, New Hampshire, officials said.

The Attorney General’s Office is investigating the untimely death of a woman at a home in Hampstead, Attorney General John M. Formella announced.

While the investigation is just beginning, there is no known threat to the general public at this time.

The exact circumstances surrounding this incident remain under active investigation.

This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

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New Hampshire

'New Hampshire Outright' creates open, safe spaces for LGBTQ+ families

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22 hours ago

June 21, 2026

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'New Hampshire Outright' creates open, safe spaces for LGBTQ+ families

‘New Hampshire Outright’ began more than 30 years ago, founded by a group of parents at the University of New Hampshire. It’s the only LGBTQ+ organization in the state with a dedicated focus on young people, their allies, and their families.

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