Massachusetts Man Accused Of Gun, Steak Knife Threats; Indictments; Fun Things To Do: PM Patch NH

CONCORD, NH — Here are some share-worthy stories from the New Hampshire Patch network to discuss this afternoon and evening.

This post features stories and information published during the past 24 hours.

Westford, Massachusetts, Man Accused Of Threatening Patrons With A Handgun At 2 New Hampshire Restaurants: Cops: Mark Kidman also threatened staff with a steak knife at Manchester’s Texas Roadhouse; argued with customers at the Caribbean Market.

New Hampshire Felon, With ‘Violent Tendencies,’ Wanted By Department Of Corrections Investigators: Steven Potter is wanted on a probation violation after assault by a prisoner, first- and second-degree convictions. Have you seen him?

Summer, Community Concerts; NHTI Soccer Team Raising Money; Short Film Fest; More: New Hampshire Events: Plus: Financial strategies and divorce, ski sale, mobile pet care services grand opening, monarch festival, book fair, and bonsai workshops.

Newfields Man Indicted On East Kingston Rape, Second-Degree Assault Charges: Superior Court Roundup: Salem man indicted on fentanyl sale charge; NY man accused of passing phony $100 bill in Portsmouth; thieves indicted on theft charges.

Bedford Man Indicted On Fentanyl Death Resulting Charge That Killed Merrimack Woman: Indictment Roundup: Nashua man indicted on child assault, witness tampering charges; thief indicted on another theft charge; teen indicted on DWI-crash charge.

Concord And Manchester Felons Indicted On Meth And Weapon Possession Charges: Superior Court Roundup: Plus: Goffstown man indicted on Epsom assault charges; Andover man indicted on theft charge; Mass. residents face vehicle title indictments.

Hooksett Man Arrested On Child Sexual Assault Charges: Police arrested Zachary Ackles on a felonious sexual assault charge after an investigation reportedly involving a child under 13.

Fatal Turnpike Crash; Executive Councilors Question State Role In Chinese Land Sale; More: PM Patch NH: Woman faces house party charge after teen dies jumping from moving car, 4 dead in possible murder-suicide, dozens rescued from riptides.

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