BRENTWOOD, NH — A Rockingham County grand jury indicted the following people recently.
Joshua David Devoe, 27, of North Main Street in Derry on felony possession of clonazepam and felony possession of fentanyl charges on Dec. 21, 2023, in Derry.
Chad J. Diaz, 44, of Manchester Street in Manchester on two forgery and two theft by deception charges, all felonies. He was accused of uttering a check on the account of Quick Stop Tire Shop for $4,372.10 Epping and another for $4,827.30 in Hampton on May 5, 2023.
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Eder Resende Dos-Santos, 43, of Glover Avenue in Quincy, Massachusetts, on possession of methamphetamine and driving while being certified as a habitual offender charges, both felonies. He was accused of driving on Route 28 in Salem after being deemed a habitual offender by the NH DMV and possessing the drug on April 20.
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Patrick Douglas Dunigan, 37, a homeless man now located in Manchester, on attempted theft by unauthorized taking, theft by unauthorized taking, possession of fentanyl charges, all felonies, and a criminal trespass charge. He was accused of stealing items from Walmart in Derry on April 1 after being trespassed from the store in February. Twice before, Dunigan has been convicted on theft charges.
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William Earl Duquette Jr., 47, of Howard Street in Salem on theft by deception and theft by misapplication of property charges, both felonies. He was accused of taking a deposit of $11,686 to dismantle a deck and reinstall gutters along with $970 for additional materials but never completing the work between May 30 and Nov. 16, 2023, in Salem.
Bryan Steven Moran, 41, of Varnum Avenue in Lowell, MA, on possession of fentanyl and possession of methamphetamine charges, both felonies, on Nov. 5, 2023, in Salem. Previously, he was convicted on one or more prior offenses.
Corey Bryan Nardone, 34, of South Main Street in Seabrook on possession of buprenorphine and possession of amphetamine charges, both felonies, in Seabrook on Nov. 3, 2023.
Dylan James Norris, 31, of Stark Avenue in Dover on tampering with witnesses and informants, second-degree assault, and theft by unauthorized taking charges, all felonies. He acted in concert with Cory Arsenault and-or Joseph Reardon to fracture another person’s ribs, scapula, and fingers, stole a Ruger Mark II Target pistol from Smith Road in Brentwood, and told Reardon to give police false information on Oct. 14, 2023, according to the indictments.
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John Paul Pearson, 27, of Mystic Valley Parkway in Medford, MA, on a felony possession of cocaine and driving under the influence charges on Jan. 26 on Raymond Road in Chester.
Antonio Joseph Perillo, 28, of Pasture Drive in Franklin on possession of fentanyl, possession of meth, and two delivery of articles prohibited, fentanyl and meth, charges, all felonies, on Aug. 1, 2023, at the Rockingham County Jail in Brentwood.
Jose Manuel Perlera, 20, of Pratt Street in Lunenburg, MA, on robbery and theft by unauthorized taking charges, both felonies. He acted in concert with Kervin Maitre and another individual to take cash and vape cartridges from Heavenz Vape Shop on Feb. 26 in Salem and threatened to use force or kill another man if he moved, according to the indictments. Read more about this case here: Massachusetts Men Arrested On Salem NH Robbery, Gun, Other Charges
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CONCORD – While Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte has said she opposes increasing highway toll rates across the state, the Senate voted Thursday to increase rates for out-of-state license plate holders.
It now goes to the House for consideration.
This would be a $1 increase for those who have out of state plates going through the tolls at Hooksett, Hampton and Bedford for out-of-state plates, a 75 cent hike for those taking Hampton’s Exit 2 and on the Spaulding turnpike at Rochester, and a 50 cent hike for those taking the exit off I-93 to Hooksett.
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An analysis in the bill shows that this would increase toll revenue by $53.3 million in fiscal year 2027 and go up each year to generate $81.4 million a year in 2036.
Senate Bill 627 passed on a voice vote with two Republicans, Senators Regina Birdsell of Hampstead and William Gannon of Sandown opposing.
Senator Mark E. McConkey, R-Freedom, moved to take the bill off the table and offered an amendment. He said the last time there was a systemwide increase to the turnpike toll was 19 years ago.
“I am sure we could all agree the cost of operations…has continued to escalate when revenue is not rising with it,” and he noted that with an enterprise fund, the state can only spend what it takes in.
The state has just completed a 10-year highway plan and there was a $400 million shortfall in projects that could not be paid for under the current income.
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McConkey said the measure would not increase tolls for New Hampshire drivers with a state license plate.
“Why don’t we ask our neighbors,” to pay a toll increase. “We are getting the best of all worlds,” by passing the bill, he said, including “protecting our residents” and having resources for improvements to the turnpike system.
Sen. Gannon, R-Sandown, asked McConkey if there are any studies on impacts near the border on businesses.
If implemented, McConkey said the state will be the 27th lowest in per mile cost still. McConkey said the bill would also increase from seven to 14 days the amount of time for those with NH license plates to pay for a toll adding there are other states that also have different rates for out-of-state users.
The Hampton toll cost would go from $2 to $3, while Hooksett and Bedford would rise from $1 to $2 for out-of-state plates.
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New Hampshire currently has the lowest rate per mile among states with tolls roads. The governor said she does not support a toll increase.
“We are not going to put a burden on drivers for a toll increase,” Ayotte said. “Families are struggling.”
WILTON, N.H. (WHDH) – A woman died in a Wilton, New Hampshire, house fire Wednesday morning, according to the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office.
At 9:08 a.m., Wilton firefighters responded to Burns Hill Road after a caller said their home was filling up with smoke. When they arrived, a single-family home was on fire and they found out two people were still inside on the second floor.
A man and a woman were both taken out of the house by firefighters and taken to Elliott Hospital. The woman was pronounced dead and the man is in serious condition.
Officials have not released the name of the victim at this time.
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At this time, investigators are looking into the cause of the fire and are trying to determine if a power outage in the area played a factor. The fire is not currently considered suspicious.
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