Crime & Safety
Police Arrest Man On Kidnapping Charge After SWAT Standoff
Police accuse Cory Watts of being armed and wanted for kidnapping and criminal threatening Saturday on felony charges.
MANCHESTER, NH — Manchester police arrested Cory Watts, 51, on Saturday on an outstanding warrant. Watts was wanted for felony kidnapping and criminal threatening, as well as being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Heather Hamel MPD Spokesperson said, "The charges stem from a September 9th, incident in which Watts kidnapped a woman he knew. Watts was alleged to have brandished a firearm during the course of the crime and was considered armed and dangerous."
Hamel said, "Around 3:30 am, officers went to 48 Orange St. in the early morning hours. They confirmed that Watts was inside."
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Using an intercom, they gave repeated commands for him exit the apartment. The Manchester Police SWAT Bearcat was brought in, and eventually phone contact was made with Watts. Around 6 a.m., Watts came out of the apartment and was taken into custody without incident.
Along with the above charges, Watts was also charged with resisting arrest. Watts will be arraigned in Hillsborough Superior Court.
