Police Looking For Manchester Woman On Child Endangerment Charges

MANCHESTER, NH — Manchester police are asking for the public's help finding Stephanie Goddu, 35, of Manchester in connection to two incidents involving children.

"On Jan. 6, officers were notified that Goddu’s two young children had not been picked up from daycare at Southern NH Services," Heather Hamel, the department's public information officer, said. "Employees could not make contact with Goddu. Police were told that Goddu also had a three-month-old infant.”

Police said officers responded to Goddu’s home to check on her and the baby.

"Goddu appeared 'incoherent and disoriented' and had trouble answering questions," Hamel said. "The baby was found to be strapped to an infant carrier seat and was wearing extremely warm clothing and a blanket. The carrier was not more than 6 feet away from a heater and there was concern that the child could overheat. The child was also found to be covered in urine."

Through the police investigation, they also learned that on Jan. 4, Goddu had hired a Lyft driver to take her 3-year-old child to daycare. The child arrived safely but was alone in the vehicle.

Manchester police based on the investigation of what allegedly occurred, a warrant was issued on Thursday for her Goddu’s arrest. Goddu is wanted on two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

If anyone has information regarding Goddu’s whereabouts, you are asked to call Manchester Police at 603-668-8711.