Crime & Safety
LOG: Reports of Stolen Purse, Diamond Ring
A snap shot of Merrimack Police activity on April 16-17.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013
1:58 a.m.: Arrested Mark Bannister, 48, of 17 Kingston Court, Merrimack, on charges of driving while intoxicated and driving while intoxicated a second offense.
3:38 a.m.: Sent mutual fire aid to Charle Bancroft Highway in Litchfield.
5:36 a.m.: Arrested Eric Cousens 43, of 22 Amherst Road, Merrimack, on two counts of felonius sexual assault and endagering the welfare of a minor.
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7:52 a.m.; Reported of a stolen purse on Daniel Webster Highway.
7:59 a.m.: Set of keys found on Mill Street.
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8:24 a.m.: A Hamlet Circle reisdent called Merrimack Police to speak with an officer regarding the Boston Marathon bombing.
9:09 a.m.: Arrested Aaron McAloon, 32, of 4 Winchester Drive, Merrimack, on a charge of operating after suspension.
9:34 a.m.: Report of bears in a yard on Merrymeeting Drive.
10:20 a.m.: A person reported being assaulted by a co-worker on Dumpling Way.
10:54 a.m.: Responded to Sunrise Drive to resolve a dispute between neighbors.
1:15 p.m.: Arrested Claire Dumond, 34, of, 27 Baker St., Hudson, on a charge of simple assault.
1:20 p.m.: Report of disorderly students on McElwain Street.
4:19 p.m.: Responded to Cramer Hill Road to resolve a dispute between neighbors.
4:22 p.m: Harrassment reported on Kimberly Drive.
7:57 p.m.: Bear sighting reported on Carrie Drive.
10:24 a.m.: Arrested Jeffery Loukides, 39, of 12 Chapel Lane, No. 3, Merrimack, on charges of driving while intoxicated and aggravated driving while intoxicated.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
11:48 a.m.: Responded to Route 101A for a two-car accident. Drivers were Rebecca Lecklider of Nashua and Karen Curran of Merrimack.
2:17 p.m.: Theft of a diamond wedding ring reported on Queens Way.
3:24 p.m.: Report of a hit and run that left a vehicle damaged on McElwain Street.
5:38 p.m.: Report of dirtbikes riding on private land on Daniel Webster Highway.
6:09 p.m.: Arrested Ryan Schunemann, 23, of 24 Hoyt Lane, Hillsborough, on five counts of credit card fraud and driving as a habitual offender.
7:09 p.m.; Responded to a single car accident on Madeleine Bennett Drive. Driver was Julie Guay, of Merrimack.
7:33 p.m.: Report of a bear on Hansom Drive.
8:03 p.m.: Alec Beaulieu, 17,of 48 Marty Drive, Merrimack, on a charge of criminal mischief, domestic-related.
9:02 p.m.: Responded to a motor vehicle accident at Continental Boulevard and Camp Sargent Road. No further information was provided.
9:05 p.m.: Responded to a single-car crash on Daniel Webster Highway. Driver was Lawrence Viola of Litchfield.
–Information provided by Merrimack Police Department
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