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Rochester Man Accused Of Driving 100 mph On I-95: New Hampshire State Police Roundup

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December 10, 2024

Rochester Man Accused Of Driving 100 mph On I-95: New Hampshire State Police Roundup

CONCORD, NH — A man from Rochester faces several felony charges after being accused of driving 100 mph on Interstate 95 on Sunday and fleeing from cops.

Around 10:30 p.m., state police observed a driver of a 2020 Hyundai Accent speeding at more than 100 mph on the northbound side of the highway. The driver, Jordan Metherall, 31, was chased previously by Mass. State Police for the same offense, Tyler Dumont, a public information officer for state police, said.

Metherall took Exit 1 in Seabrook, drove along several secondary roads, and crashed into another vehicle at the intersection of Route 1 and Route 107, he said. The driver was accused of attempting to flee but was taken into custody by state troopers and Seabrook police.

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“A female passenger in the Hyundai suffered serious injuries,” Dumont said. “The investigation remains ongoing.”

The driver of a 2012 Buick LaCrosse was uninjured during the crash.

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Metherall was arrested for reckless conduct, disobeying an officer, and conduct after an accident. He was held in preventative detention and is scheduled to be arraigned in Hampton District Court on Monday.

During the investigation and cleanup, part of Route 107 was closed for around 90 minutes. Along with police, Seabrook firefighters, Pat’s Towing, and New England Truck Center assisted state police.

Anyone with information that may assist with the investigation was asked to contact Trooper Cameron Vetter at cameron.s.vetter@dos.nh.gov.

Claremont Pair Face Drug Sale Charges

Two residents of Claremont were arrested on drug sale charges after a month-long investigation by the state police’s Narcotics Investigations Unit.

During November, state police investigated fentanyl and crack cocaine sales in the Claremont area, and two people were eventually arrested. Joshua Poirier, 33, of Claremont, was charged with one count of sale of a controlled substance and three counts of conspiracy to commit sale of a controlled drug on Nov. 25. Five days later, Barbara Bellacicco, 33, of Claremont, was arrested. She faces three counts of conspiracy to commit the sale of a controlled drug. They were booked and processed by Claremont police and released on personal recognizance. They are due in Claremont District Court in January and February 2025.

Dumont said more than 5 grams of suspected fentanyl-heroin and more than 18 grams of suspected crack cocaine were seized.

Anyone with information that may assist with the investigation was asked to contact Lt. Shane W. Larkin of the Narcotics Investigations Unit at 603-223-4381. Anonymous tips can be sent to nabdope@dos.nh.gov.

Joshua Poirier of Claremont and Barbara Bellacicco face drug sale charges after a month-long investigation by New Hampshire State Police’s Narcotics Investigations Unit. Credit: NHSP

Troop A Blotter

Keston Scott, 41, of Manchester, was arrested on bench warrant at 9:26 a.m. on Nov. 17, 2024, on speeding: 21 to 24 mph over 65 limit and driving after revocation or suspension charges as well as a suspension of vehicle registration violation in Greenland.

Trenton Francis McNutt, 20, of Somersworth, was arrested on a bench warrant at 1:30 a.m. on Nov. 17 in Greenland.

Hailey Addison Venuto, 17, of Portsmouth, was arrested at 1:05 a.m. on Nov. 17 on a reckless operation charge in Greenland.

Gabriel Cullen Provost, 19, of Alton, was arrested at 11:03 p.m. on Nov. 15 on reckless conduct-deadly weapon, disobeying an officer, aggravated DUI-30-plus mph, aggravated DUI-attempt to elude police, criminal mischief, and driving after revocation or suspension charges in Dover.

Peter A. Dulac, 44, of Windham, Maine, was arrested on a DUI charge and a lane control violation at 3:33 a.m. on Nov. 15 in Hampton Falls.

Ashlie Nicole Reker, 39, of Somersworth, was arrested at 10:41 p.m. on Nov. 14 on criminal mischief and domestic violence-simple assault charges in Somersworth.

Christopher A. Paulino, 38, of Arlington, Massachusetts, was arrested at 7:40 p.m. on Nov. 14 on speeding: 26-plus mph over limit of 55 or less, reckless operation, and disobeying an officer charges in Newington.

Troop B Blotter

Deirdre Brigid Masi, 49, of Lowell, MA, was arrested at 10:49 p.m. on Nov. 17 on reckless conduct-deadly weapon, reckless operation, DUI, DUI-second offense, and criminal threatening charges in Salem.

Chase Dean Ruse, 17, of Raymond, was arrested at 2:18 a.m. on Nov. 16, on transport alcohol by a minor, transport drugs in a motor vehicle, and unlawful possession-intoxication charges as well as lane control and original-youth operator license violations in Merrimack.

Jesse Wayne Birch, 19, of Hudson, was arrested on a reckless operation charge at 11:22 p.m. on Nov. 15 in Nashua.

Yu-Kai Huang, 33, of Danvers, MA, was arrested at 9:36 p.m. on Nov. 14 on a reckless operation charge in Windham.

William Colby Evans, 25, of Nashua, was arrested at 3:14 p.m. on Nov. 14 on a driving after revocation or suspension charge as well as unregistered vehicle and uninspected vehicle violations in Nashua.

Gordon Michael Potter, 45, of Danbury, was arrested at 11:14 a.m. on Nov. 14 on driving after revocation or suspension and operating without a valid license charges in Bedford.

Troop D Blotter

Timothy B. Ricker, 55, of Penacook, was arrested at 9:16 p.m. on Nov. 17 on negligent driving and reckless operation charges as well as lane control and failure to maintain minimum speed violations in Grantham.

Scott Richard Wein, 49, of Laconia, was arrested at 4 p.m. on Nov. 17 on felony possession of a controlled drug, transport drugs in a motor vehicle, and controlled drug: controlled premises where drugs kept charges in Franklin.

Anthony Carl Wharton, 22, of Manchester, was arrested on a simple assault charge in Webster at 9:06 p.m. on Nov. 15.

Michael D. Gawrys, 41, of Windham, was arrested at 4:19 p.m. on Nov. 15 on aggravated DUI-0.16-plus and DUI charges in Hooksett.

Alvino Daniel Lopez, 46, of Lebanon, was arrested at 12:28 a.m. on Nov. 15 on DUI and speeding: 16 to 20 mph over 65 limit charges in Hooksett.

Other Arrests

Pierre Charles Don Davis, 22, of Biddeford, ME, was arrested in Greenland at 10:53 p.m. on Nov. 27 on a reckless operation charge.

Zachary T. Beaulieu, 29, of Grantham, was arrested at 5:38 p.m. on Nov. 17 on domestic violence-criminal threatening-deadly weapon, domestic violence-second-degree assault-strangulation, domestic violence-simple assault, domestic violence-obstructing report of crime-injury, and domestic violence-simple assault charges in Grantham.

Christian M. Hanna, 25, of Chichester, was arrested at 7:20 a.m. on Nov. 16 on a driving after revocation or suspension charge and an open container violation in Hooksett.

Christopher St-Louis, 65, of Boston, MA, was arrested at 4:19 p.m. on Nov. 15 on driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent, operating with an expired license-subsequent, and speeding: 11 to 15 mph over 70 limit charges as well as a bench warrant in Franconia.

Dennis W. Foulks, 43, of Grafton, was arrested at 5:41 p.m. on Nov. 12 on criminal threatening, harassment, and disorderly conduct charges in Grafton.

Alicia Lyn Bresnahan, 43, of Concord, was arrested at 4:19 p.m. on Nov. 12 on driving after revocation or suspension, speeding: 25-plus over 70 limit, and driver’s license prohibitions charges in Sanbornton.

Jeffrey D. Paris, 40, of Salisbury, was arrested on a warrant in Belmont at 7:59 p.m. on Nov. 11.

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New Hampshire services respond to 7-car crash

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January 10, 2026

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New Hampshire services respond to 7-car crash

SPRINGFIELD, N.H. (ABC22/FOX44) – After an icy morning on Interstate 89 that saw multiple cars in a crash in Springfield, New Hampshire, responders say that they are thankful that only one person sustained injuries.

According to Springfield Fire Rescue, they originally were called at 7:40 a.m. on Friday for a reported two-car crash between Exits 12A and 13 – but arrived to find 7 vehicles involved, including 6 off the road.

According to authorities, all of the occupants of the cars were able to get themselves out and only one needed to be taken to the hospital. Their injuries were reported to be non-life-threatening.

“Springfield Fire Rescue would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone to slow down and move over when emergency vehicles are in the roadway. The area where this incident occurred was very icy and we witnessed several other vehicles almost lose control when they entered the scene at too great a speed.”

Responders from New London, Enfield, and Springfield, as well as NH State Police, helped respond to the incident and clear the vehicles from the road, as well as to treat the ice to make the road safe.

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Man killed in NH snowmobile crash

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January 9, 2026

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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.

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The weight of caregiving in NH. Why we need SB 608: Sirrine

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January 9, 2026

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The weight of caregiving in NH. Why we need SB 608: Sirrine

Anne Marie Sirrine
| Guest Columnist

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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