New Hampshire
Self-Proclaimed ‘Adult Film Star’ Indicted On Sexual Assault Charge: Court Roundup
NASHUA, NH — A Hillsborough County grand jury indicted the following people recently.
Reginald R. Guay, 59, of Ridge Street in Nashua on five controlled drug act; acts prohibited charges, all felonies, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, and cocaine, from Aug. 16, Aug. 30, Sept. 5, and Sept. 11, 2023, in Nashua.
Jose Gurley, 25, of Myrtle Street in Nashua on six first-degree assault and four second-degree assault charges, all felonies. He was accused of striking a child and pulling their hair on Jan. 19 in Nashua, causing a fractured nose, a bruised and fractured cheek, a fractured finger, a bruised neck, a torn lip, and a lacerated kidney, forehead, and ear. Read more about this case here: Gate City Felon, Accused Of Assaulting Child, Captured In Maine: Nashua Police
Brian Heselton, 37, Bunker Hill Road in Auburn on a felony theft by unauthorized taking charge. He was accused of stealing more than $1,500 worth of merchandise from Home Depot in Nashua on Dec. 11, 2023.
Jovan Hibbert, 36, of Russell Street in Taunton, Massachusetts, on pistols & revolvers; convicted felons-a 9 mm firearm and controlled drug act; acts prohibited-crack cocaine charges, both felonies, on Aug. 2, 2023, in Nashua.
Erik Hirsh, 34, of Paxton Terrace in Nashua on a felony controlled drug act; acts prohibited-fentanyl charge on Feb. 1 in Nashua.
Paul Johnson, 36, of Chestnut Street in Nashua on a felony habitual offender charge. He was accused of driving on Chestnut Street in Nashua on Aug. 24, 2023, after being deemed a habitual offender by the NH DMV and being convicted previously of aggravated driving while intoxicated, habitual offender, driving without giving proof, and disobeying a police officer, according to the indictment.
Michael Langlois, 44, of South Street in Milford on pistols & revolvers; convicted felons-a crossbow and controlled drug act; acts prohibited-methamphetamine charges, both felonies, on Feb. 3 in Milford. He is a felon due to a drug conviction in Hillsborough County Superior Court North in February 2019.
Emily Leduc, 30, of no fixed address in Nashua on felonious sexual assault and manufacturing of child sexual abuse images charges. She was accused of statutory rape of a boy and recording a video of her performing fellatio on him between March 1 and April 22, 2023, in Nashua. Read more about this case here: ‘Adult Film Star,’ Felon Arrested On Nashua Child Rape Charges
Abygail R. Medugno, 32, of Farrwood Drive in Hoosett on a felony controlled drug act; acts prohibited-fentanyl and para-fluorofentanyl mix charge on Sept. 27, 2023, in Merrimack.
Joseph Melanson, 67, of Gibbs Avenue in New Ipswich on a felony second-degree assault charge. He was accused of strangling an intimate partner on March 8 in New Ipswich.
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The federal government has activated the New Hampshire National Guard’s 157th Air Refueling Wing in connection with the war with Iran.
“I’ve had a briefing myself, a classified briefing, but it’s really important on the messaging on this that we really coordinate with the Pentagon,” Gov. Kelly Ayotte told reporters during a press briefing following Wednesday’s Executive Council meeting.
Ayotte said she was unable to share additional details about the nature of the New Hampshire National Guard’s activity related to the conflict, including how many guard members have been activated or what role they are playing.
“We’re going to respect what messaging comes out of the Pentagon just to make sure that our men and women in uniform are fully protected and that we aren’t providing any information that could be used in a way that would be harmful to them,” Ayotte said.
In a statement Thursday, Ayotte said the unit had been deployed in late February to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of the operation.
Earlier this week, Pentagon officials confirmed that members of the Vermont National Guard were involved in attacks against Iran over the weekend, though our news partners at Vermont Public were not able to confirm additional details on the nature of the operation.
During the briefing with local reporters, Ayotte also stressed her support for servicemembers and those close to them.
“I have such respect for our men and women in uniform,” Ayotte said. “As you know, I come from a military family, and they have our full support, and we appreciate them and their families, and obviously anyone who is serving right now, and my thoughts and prayers go out to those who have lost someone that they love.”
By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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