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.”
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Sunflowers are my absolute FAVORITE flowers. I truly feel like they have magical uplifting abilities. Hence, why I’ve always kept fresh sunflowers in my house, brightening up my kitchen table or even my TV stand.
Obviously, it was a dream of mine to have my maternity photos taken in a sunflower field. They reflect sunshine and exude happiness.
Not to mention, one of my favorite quotes is about sunflowers! “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. It’s what sunflowers do.” Helen Keller
A beautiful reminder to keep an optimistic outlook on life and not dwell on the negative.
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So, you can imagine the joy I felt when I learned that New Hampshire had its very own Sunflower Festival at Coppal House Farm in Lee!
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About the Sunflower Festival:
During the summer, the farm transforms into a sea of golden blooms, giving visitors the chance to wander through thousands of sunflowers, snap photos, enjoy local food vendors, artisan crafts, listen to live music, and experience one of New Hampshire’s most beautiful summer traditions.
Other unique activities on the itinerary? Sip-n-snip! Guests can enjoy a cocktail or mocktail of their choice and cut their own fresh bouquet of flowers.
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Or maybe you’re a yoga fan? You can join a 60-minute sweat session from Lee, New Hampshire yoga instructors right in the heart of the flower field.
And because the farm grows oilseed sunflowers for culinary oil (which they harvest in the fall months), the flowers only stay at their peak for a brief window, making the festival a limited-time experience, according to the festival organizers…
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What makes this event even more special is the reason behind it. The festival started as a way to share the beauty of the sunflower fields, but it has grown into something much bigger. Organizers say the event has raised more than $90,000 for Make-A-Wish New Hampshire over the years and now shares a portion of its proceeds with several local nonprofit organizations serving the Seacoast community.
Anyone who knows me knows that paying it forward is something that’s incredibly important to me. It’s right up there with my love of sunflowers because both fill my cup in the best way. So, when I found out this festival celebrates my favorite flower and gives back to the community, I knew I had to share it.
Sunflower Festival Details:
This festival only runs from Saturday, July 25th until Sunday, August 2nd. You can get the full list of activities and more on the Coppal Farm website.
Daily Field Hours
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10:00 AM – 6:30 PM (last admission at 6PM because fields close at 6:30) Weekend Tickets (prepurchased online – day before) $12 per person ages 13 & older $10 per person ages 5-12 $10 per person Seniors (65+) & Military 4 yrs & under are always free Weekend Tickets (purchased day of – online or at farm): $16 per person ages 13 & older $14 per person ages 5-12 $14 per person Seniors (65+) & Military 4 yrs & under are always free includes: access to sunflower fields, craft fair, food vending area, tented shade area, picnic area, farm animals, & live music
Weekday Tickets (prepurchased online – day before) $8 per person ages 13 & older $6 per person ages 5-12 $6 per person Seniors (65+) & Military 4 yrs & under are always free
Weekday Tickets (purchased day of – online or at farm) $12 per person ages 13 & older $10 per person ages 5-12 $10 per person Seniors (65+) & Military 4 yrs & under are always free
What tickets include: Access to sunflower fields, food vending area, tented shade area, picnic area, and farm animals
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This festival might just leave you smiling long after you leave the fields!
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“Dear PoPville,
I was biking home from a doctor appointment a little before noon on Friday, and stopped at a red light on New Hampshire & L st nw. There was a woman across the street who was looking fine in her dark blue (I think they were) scrubs. I might be crazy, but it felt like we kept checking each other out. By the third time,
if we were in a romcom, one of us would have waved. Sorry I didn’t, but if you are reading this and date men, reach out to the Prince if you are interested in that man on the bike. Have a great weekend!”
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A New Hampshire motorcyclist who had been missing since the Fourth of July was found dead in Shelburne late Thursday night.
State police say they received a request from the Berlin Police Department just after 7:30 p.m. Thursday for help locating 41-year-old Wesley Grondin — the Berlin man was last seen riding his motorcycle on Saturday, July 4, and had been reported missing.
Troopers received a call a couple of hours later, around 10:10 p.m. Thursday, from a concerned resident who had been out looking for Grondin along Route 2 in Shelburne. The person told police they had found Grondin dead, along with his Harley Davidson.
According to state police, a preliminary investigation determined that Grondin was riding his Harley on Route 2 westbound in Shelburne when, for reasons that remain under investigation, he crossed over into the opposing lane, struck a post, and came to a final rest in the wood line.
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The crash is believed to have occurred just before midnight on July 4. At this time, police say there’s no indication that another vehicle or person was involved.
All aspects of the crash remain under investigation, however. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to contact Trooper Hunter Newsham at Hunter.P.Newsham@dos.nh.gov.