A man from Alton was arrested after allegedly firing shots at Alton Bay, causing concern among locals.
It all started around 4:30 p.m. on February 22, when troopers and Alton police rushed to the Echo Point boat launch after receiving reports of gunfire. Authorities quickly identified those involved and ensured the area was safe. Thankfully, no one was injured, according to Tyler Dumont, the public information officer for the New Hampshire State Police.
Just two days later, police arrested 52-year-old Christopher L. Johnson of Alton on a reckless conduct with a deadly weapon charge. He was released on personal recognizance and is scheduled to appear in Laconia District Court on April 24.
In another incident in Concord, a man experiencing a mental health crisis was taken to Concord Hospital after suffering self-inflicted injuries during a stabbing incident at the state government complex on Hazen Drive on February 24. Authorities confirmed that there was no threat to anyone else in the area, and the man was not a state employee. It remains unclear why he was on the premises.
The state police urged anyone struggling with mental health issues to seek help, reminding people that the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available by calling or texting 988 for free and confidential support.
Meanwhile, New Hampshire State Police have been busy making arrests across the state. Here’s a summary of some recent cases:
Troop A Arrests:
- Brittney S. Duchesneau, 31, of Rochester, was arrested on February 12 for driving after revocation or suspension, operating with an expired license, and failure to dim lights in Rochester.
- Adelmo Alves Da Silver, 41, of Chelsea, Massachusetts, was arrested on February 11 in Dover for driving after revocation or suspension.
- Wesley Romao Apolinario, 31, of Woburn, Massachusetts, was charged with reckless operation on February 10 in Portsmouth.
- Calvin Ebieshuwa, 31, of Lynn, Massachusetts, was arrested on February 10 in Seabrook for driving after revocation or suspension (second offense) and speeding more than 25 mph over the limit.
- Stacy Lynne Saade, 50, of Portsmouth, was arrested on February 10 in North Hampton for driving after revocation or suspension, violating hands-free laws, and failing to obtain a New Hampshire license as a resident.
- Joseph A. Duanoski, 39, of Madbury, was arrested on January 25 for criminal trespass, loitering, prowling, and an outstanding warrant.
- Vladimir Androsovych, 19, of Derry, was charged with reckless operation on January 25 in Raymond.
- Aiden Joseph Odess, 20, of Somersworth, was arrested in Dover on January 25 for multiple charges, including driving after revocation or suspension, speeding over 26 mph above the limit, and following too closely.
- Henock Ngimbi Mbwinga, 30, of Portland, Maine, was arrested in Greenland on January 25 for reckless operation.
- Una May Carroll, 21, of South Hampton, Massachusetts, was charged with DUI on January 23 in Portsmouth.
- Ronald David Richards, 29, of Madison, Maine, was arrested on January 23 in Manchester for DUI, criminal mischief, and two prior arrest warrants.
- Kariso Anderson, 19, of Portsmouth, was taken into custody on January 23 for an outstanding warrant.
- Bobbie Joe Young, 42, of Rochester, was arrested on January 22 for vehicle registration violations.
Troop B Arrests:
- Brandon J. Galloway, 26, of Kingston, was arrested on February 11 in Manchester for stalking related to domestic violence.
- Christopher Arthur Desaulnier, 53, of Bedford, was taken into custody in Manchester on February 11 for negligent driving, reckless operation, speeding, open container violations, and unsafe lane changes.
- Hunter Anthony Villalba, 20, of Manchester, was arrested on February 10 for driving after revocation or suspension and other vehicle-related violations.
- Jacqueline S. Stanwood, 45, of Hopkinton, was arrested in Salem on February 10 for DUI and related violations.
- Jeffrey Alberto Gillis-Martinez, 22, of Methuen, Massachusetts, was charged with reckless operation on January 23 in Salem.
- Brenden Davis Hurley, 23, of Manchester, was arrested in Bedford on January 23 for DUI and lane violations.
- John P. Sullivan, 29, of Marshfield, Massachusetts, was arrested in Manchester on January 23 for DUI (second offense).
- Mantuidi Dercy Lokombo, 24, of Londonderry, was charged on January 22 with driving after revocation or suspension and vehicle registration violations.
- Moises Miguel Martinez, 19, of Nashua, was arrested on January 22 for reckless operation and negligent driving.
Troop D Arrests:
- Matthew Donald Widman, 46, of Upton, Massachusetts, was arrested on February 12 in Canterbury for DUI, reckless operation, and speeding.
- Travis O’Connell, 32, of Milford, was taken into custody in Concord on February 12 for DUI and an open container violation.
- Diamond M. Emerson, 38, of Franklin, was arrested in Concord on February 11 for aggravated DUI (driving more than 30 mph over the limit), DUI, and speeding over 26 mph.
- Lyndon Elizabeth Flanagan, 23, of Hopkinton, was charged with DUI in Concord on February 11.
- Scott Dexter Gallagher, 38, of Pembroke, was arrested on February 10 in Hooksett for DUI and speeding over 21 mph above the limit.
Other Notable Arrests:
- Kristopher Mark Stottlar, 22, of Bow, was arrested in Laconia on February 14 for driving after revocation or suspension.
- Ernest Weldon Hall, 40, of Unity, was taken into custody in Unity on February 13 for DUI (third offense) and other violations.
- William Conrad Heffron, 55, of Meredith, was arrested in Thornton on February 12 for aggravated DUI and reckless operation with a deadly weapon.
- Micaela N. Galvin, 25, of Manchester, was arrested in Laconia on February 12 for driving after revocation or suspension.
- Cody George Powell, 39, of Miami, Florida, was charged in Woodsville on February 10 for driving after revocation or suspension and a vehicle registration violation.
These cases highlight the continued efforts of New Hampshire law enforcement to keep the roads and communities safe.
