🌱 Missing 17-Year-Old Since Jan. 4 + Man Arrested In Nov. 13 Shooting

Hello again, everybody! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Manchester Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy and much colder. High: 34 Low: 28.

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Here are the top three stories in Manchester today:

1. Manchester Police are searching for a missing 17-year-old girl who was last seen leaving Manchester West High School. Lorraine Spring-Aidoo, who was last seen Jan. 4, is Black, five feet four inches tall, 150 pounds, and has long white and black hair. If anyone recognizes her photo at the link and knows her whereabouts, please contact the Manchester police. (The Pulse of NH)
2. Carlos Marsach, 22, was arrested for a Nov. 13, 2022 crime in Manchester. Marsach is facing multiple charges for the open-fire incident at the CVS on South Willow Street where a woman was struck in the arm by a bullet. Anyone with any additional information about this incident is asked to call the police at (603) 668-8711. (The Pulse of NH)
3. New Hampshire has launched "No Safe Experience," a public service campaign about the increasing threat of fentanyl. Statistics show 135 of 330 overdose deaths in the state were due to fentanyl poisoning. New Hampshire State Police Col. Nathan Noyes said, "The intentional and accidental mixing of fentanyl is becoming commonly discovered in cocaine, marijuana and in pills. And today, pills are being disguised to look like candy." (WMUR)

Today in Manchester:

• Frozen Kids At The Palace Theatre (1:00 PM)
• An Evening With Folk Legend Dave Mallett At The Rex Theatre (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• BREAKING: Superior Court Judge John C. Kissinger temporarily stopped the eviction of homeless persons at the encampments at Pine and Manchester Streets. (Manchester Information)
• The vacant former Tirrell House at 15 Brook St. has been granted to the City of Manchester for use as a women's shelter. (The City of Manchester NH - Government via Facebook)
• Public skate will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the JFK Coliseum on Sunday, Jan. 15. The first 40 people will received FREE skate rentals! (Manchester, NH Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.