Concord, NH|News|
Fugitive Killed In Shootout With NH Police
New Hampshire police said Douglas Heath, wanted for drug trafficking, opened fire on officers during a car chase in Rochester. Heath died.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
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I'm a national news writer for Patch. I grew up in Massachusetts outside Boston and started my journalism career at 19 when I earned an internship in The Boston Globe sports department. I graduated from Boston University in 2007 and became a reporter at Foster's Daily Democrat in New Hampshire before joining Patch in 2010. I've covered three New Hampshire presidential primaries and won awards for environmental reporting and Sunday staff excellence from the New England Newspaper & Press Association. I live in Maine's Midcoast with my girlfriend Julia and too many animals to list here.
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Hampton-North Hampton, NH|News|
Intoxicated Hampton Driver Hits Pedestrian: Police
Hampton police said Sean Conyngham was arrested and charged with DWI.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, NH|News|
Reminder: Portsmouth DWI Checkpoint This Week
Portsmouth NH police said a DWI checkpoint will be held this week. The exact date and location were not divulged.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Stormy Daniels' Lawyer Campaigns In NH Amid 2020 Talk
Michael Avenatti, Stormy Daniels' lawyer, traveled to New Hampshire to speak to key Democrats. He said he may run for president in 2020.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Elderly NH Woman Fights Off Bear That Broke Into Home
An elderly NH woman in a wheelchair lost an eye after a bear broke into her home in the middle of the night in the White Mountains.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, NH|News|
Shooting In Downtown Portsmouth, Police Say
Portsmouth police said there was a shooting downtown on Summer Street when a partygoer entered the wrong home.
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Nashua, NH|News|
Lightning Strikes NH Church, Sparking Fire
NH police in Pelham said a lightning strike at the Pelham Congregational Church sparked a fire in the steeple.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Hampton-North Hampton, NH|News|
NH State Trooper Injured In Hampton Crash Near Tolls: Report
A New Hampshire State Police trooper was reportedly injured in a crash near the Hampton tolls.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Windham, NH|News|
NH I-93 Shut Down In Windham After Serious Crash
NH transportation officials said there was a serious crash in Windham on Interstate 93.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Exeter, NH|News|
Heroin Found In Gummy Bears, NH Police Say
NH police in Barrington said drug dealers shipped a packet of heroin inside a sealed bag of Haribo Gold Bears gummy bears.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Cocaine Dealer NH Fugitive Of The Week
New Hampshire's Fugitive of the Week is Michael Mendoza, a convicted cocaine dealer last known to be in Strafford County.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Lawrence Heroin Trafficker: 4 Years In NH Prison, Deportation Set
A Lawrence, Mass., man was convicted of distributing heroin and fentanyl in New Hampshire and is set to be deported.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
NH Tornado Possible Amid 'Severe' Storms: Latest Forecast
Latest NH weather: the National Weather Service issued an alert for thunderstorms to the south and possibly a tornado up north.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Londonderry, NH|News|
Londonderry Fireworks Canceled Due To Rain
Londonderry fireworks for the 119th Old Home Days celebration were canceled due incoming thunderstorms.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Bedford, NH|News|
Bedford Schools: 'Possible Misconduct' Probe Ongoing
Bedford school officials came under fire supposed support for a former counselor convicted of sexually assaulting a student.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
NH Opioid Crisis: $46M Recovery Program Unveiled
NH health officials have secured up to $46 million for nine regional opioid recovery programs.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Nashua, NH|News|
Nashua Nurse Stole $5K From Elderly Couple, Police Say
NH police said Jessica Vazquez stole thousands from an elderly couple. Police said they are investigating if she stole from other clients.
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Hampton-North Hampton, NH|News|
Water Main Break In North Hampton
There was a North Hampton water main break on Atlantic Avenue.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Bedford, NH|News|
Bear Visits Bedford Police HQ: Video
A New Hampshire bear wandered into the parking lot of the Bedford Police Department, and did what bears normally do in the woods.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Vandalized NH Trump Monument To Be Replaced
Someone smashed a stone brick in Concord, NH, honoring President Trump's 2016 NH primary victory. Police are searching for the suspect.
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