NH Stolen Vehicle Chase On I-93 Ends In Arrest: Police

HOOKSETT, NH — A New Hampshire man driving a stolen vehicle high on drugs led State Police on a chase on Interstate 93 Friday night, authorities said. Joseph Costello, 26, was eventually arrested and charged with a host of crimes.

The incident started at about 8:51 p.m. when officers received a report Costello was "all over road" on I-93 south in Canterbury, according to State Police Sergeant Daniel Baldassarre.

"(Witnesses) described the vehicle as being all over the road, almost hitting signs and other vehicles," Baldassarre said in a statement.

Officers caught up with Costello and learned his vehicle was stolen out of Laconia, according to Baldassarre.

"Troopers ... activated their emergency lights and sirens, and attempted to stop the suspect vehicle, however the vehicle did not stop and a pursuit ensued," Baldassare said. "The vehicle continued to operate at erratic speeds and was all over the roadway."

Costello eventually stopped just north of the Hooksett tolls. He was taken into custody and charged with:

• Driving under the influence of drugs
• Receiving stolen property
• Disobeying a police officer
• Reckless conduct
• Narcotics possession
• Resisting arrest
• Driving without a valid license

He refused bail and was held at the Merrimack County Jail pending an arraignment

Photo: Joseph Costello's mugshot following his arrest in a police chase on Interstate 93 in New Hampshire June 15, 2018. (Credit: New Hampshire State Police)