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Hinsdale Police Dept
10 Main Street
Hinsdale, NH 03451
Business Office Phone :
603-336-7766
Emergency Phone: 911
10 Main Street
Hinsdale, NH 03451
Business Office Phone :
603-336-7766
Emergency Phone: 911
Events and News
On April 18, 2018 at 14:48 hours, Nathan A. Tidwell, age 51, of Hinsdale, was arrested for being a Fugitive from Justice. Tidwell was transported to Cheshire House of Correction where he is currently being held.
On April 18, 2018 at 05:50 hours, the HPD responded to motor vehicle crash on Plain Road for a vehicle that had struck a deer. After the deer was struck, it ran off into the woods and the operator of the vehicle did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle sustained minor damage and was driven away from the scene.
On April 14, 2018 at 22:33 hours, Johann Nortz, age 77, of Brattleboro, was issued a summons to appear in Keene District Court at a later date for Operating without a Valid License.
Currently there is a power outage from Sand Hill west. This outage is expected to last at least 1 hour. Anyone in need of warm shelter can come to the police department community room.
On April 12, 2018 at 1700 hours, Aaliyah D. Jacobs, age 18, of Hinsdale, was arrested for Driving After Revocation or Suspension and Default or Breach of Bail Conditions. The Bail Commissioner was notified and Jacobs was released on PR bail pending her arraignment in Keene District Court at a later date.
On April 12, 2018 at 13:51 hours, Terrence S. McCormick, age 59, of Hinsdale, was arrested on a bench warrant. The Bail Commissioner was notified and McCormick was released on PR bail pending his arraignment in Keene District Court at a later date.
On April 11, 2018 at 1644 hours, Tamsyn A. Butler, age 42, of Hinsdale, was issued a summons to appear in Keene District Court at a later date to answer to the charge of Driving After Suspension or Revocation.
On April 9, 2018 at 1942 hours, Justin Tidwell, age 53, of Hinsdale, was arrested for 2nd Degree Assault and Domestic Assault. The Bail Commissioner was notified and Tidwell was held on $5,000.00 cash bail pending his arraignment in Keene District Court.
On April 7, 2018 at 23:00 hours, Alexis Henry, age 19, of Brattleboro, was arrested on a bench warrant. The Bail Commissioner was notified and Henry was released on PR bail pending her arraignment in Keene District Court.
On April 7, 2018 at 06:39 hours, the Hinsdale Police Department responded to a single car motor vehicle rollover on Chesterfield Road with possible entrapment. Two patients were subsequently removed from the vehicle and transported to the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital for treatment. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
On April 06, 2018 at 17:13 hours, the Hinsdale Police Department responded to a second single car motor vehicle crash into a guardrail on Chesterfield Road in the area of Echo Farms. There were no reported injuries and the car had to be towed from the scene.
On April 06, 2018 at 14:10 hours, the Hinsdale Police Department responded to a single car motor vehicle crash into a guardrail on Chesterfield Road in the area of Echo Farms. There were no reported injuries.
On April 05, 2018 at 18:27 hours, Carol J. Wormer, age 42, of Brattleboro, was arrested at the Walmart Super Center store for Willful Concealment and Inhaling Toxic Vapors for Effect. The Bail Commissioner was notified and she was released on PR pending arraignment in Keene District Court at a later date.
On April 5, 2018 at 16:18 hours, the Hinsdale Police Department responded to a single car motor vehicle crash on Rte 119 at the entrance to the Walmart Super Center store. There were no reported injuries and the car had to be towed from the scene.
On April 4, 2018 at 15:28 hours, Robert Bell, age 36, of Hinsdale, was arrested on a warrant charged with several counts of 2nd Degree Assault. The Bail Commissioner was notified and Bell is currently being held at the Cheshire House of Correction pending his arraignment in Keene District Court.
On April 2, 2018 at 21:15 hours, Aaliyah Jacobs, age 18, of Hinsdale, was arrested for Driving After Revocation or Suspension. The Bail Commissioner was notified and Jacobs was released on PR bail pending her arraignment in Keene District Court at a later date.
On March 31, 2018 at 17:29 hours, Keeley E. Rivera, age 21, of Hinsdale NH was arrested on a bench warrant. The Bail Commissioner was notified and she was released after paying bail.
On March 30, 2018 at 21:28 hours, Craig K. McNary, age 46, of Chesterfield NH was arrested on an out-standing warrant. The Bail Commissioner was notified and McNary was released on PR bail pending his arraignment in Keene District Court at a later date.
On March 23, 2018 at 23:13 hours, Brenda J. Mechesi, age 52, of Hinsdale, was arrested for DWI and Conduct After an Accident. The Bail Commissioner was notified and Mechesi was released on PR bail pending her arraignment at Keene District Court at a later date.
On March 21, 2018 at approximately 17:05 hours, Amanda E. Lawrence, age 35, of Brattleboro Vermont, was arrested for Willful Concealment at Walmart. The Bail Commissioner was notified and Lawrence was released on PR bail pending her arraignment in Keene District Court at a later date.
On March 16, 2018 at 23:27 hours, Edward W. Hernandez, age 45, of Brattleboro was arrested on a warrant for Criminal Threatening. Hernandez was released and will appear in Keene District Court at a later date to answer to the charge.
On a day we all prepare to say goodbye to a wonderful young man the Hinsdale Police Department joins the community in saying our farewells. Matthew Snyder will always be remembered for his wonderful smile, contagious positive attitude and willingness to always be there for his friends and family. He will be missed, but always remembered. Our sincere condolences go out to his family and friends. Matthew may you rest is peace.
Matthew Snyder 1999-2018
On March 15, 2018 at 21:25 hours, Joseph MCallister, age 30, of Hinsdale was arrested on a warrant. The Bail Commissioner was notified and MCallister was released on PR bail.
On March 15, 2018 at 17:12 hours, Christina H. Nelson-Sherrick was arrested at Walmart for Willful Concealment. The Bail Commissioner was notified and Nelson-Sherrick was released on PR bail pending her arraignment in Keene District Court.
On March 15, 2018 at 17:12 hours, Katey L. Marcotte was arrested at Walmart for Willful Concealment. The Bail Commissioner was notified and Marcotte was released on PR bail pending her arraignment in Keene District Court.
On March 14, 2018 at 09:15 hours, Brian Favreau, age 18, of Winchester, was arrested for Negligent Operation. Favreau was released on a summons to appear in Keene District court at a later date.
On March 12, 2018, at 16:15 hours, Jennifer E. Dingman, age 32, of Winchester, was arrested on a warrant for Conduct After an Accident. The Bail Commissioner was contacted and Dingman was released on PR bail.
On March 8, 2018 at 21:00 hours, Elissa R. Wagner, age 35, of Townshend Vermont, was arrested for Criminal Trespass. The Bail Commissioner was contacted and Wagner was released on PR bail.
On March 5, 2018 at 21:00 hours, Justin M. Racine, age 27, of Winchester, was arrested for 2nd Degree Assault - Domestic Violence-Strangulation. Racine was transported to Cheshire House of Correction where he was held.
On March3, 2018 at 22:00 hours, Peter J. Garrettt, age 30, of Brattleboro was arrested for Driving After Revocation or Suspension. Garrett was issued a notice to appear in Keene District Court at a later date.
On March 3, 2018 at 10:55 hours, Teasha L. Hodgman, age 46, of Winchester was arrested for Operating without a Valid License. Hodgman was released on a summons to appear in Keene District Court at a later date.
CONGRATULATIONS to the Hinsdale girls varsity basketball team for today's win. They are the Division IV State Champs!!
On February 26, 2018 at 16:01 hours, Beatrice Amidon, age 44, of Weathersfield, VT was arrested at the Walmart Super Center on an outstanding warrant for Organized Retail Crime Enterprise. She was also charged with Criminal Trespass and transported to Cheshire House of Correction pending arraignment.
On February 26, 2018 at 15:30 hours, Scott Amidon, age 43, of Weathersfield, VT was arrested at the Walmart Super Center on an outstanding warrant for Organized Retail Crime Enterprise. Amidon was also charged with Possession of a Controlled/Narcotic Drugs and Criminal Trespass. Amidon was transported to Cheshire House of Correction pending arraignment.
On February 24, 2018 at 00:52 hours, Christopher R. Ebbighausen, age 24, of Hinsdale, was arrested for DWI. The Bail Commissioner was notified and Ebbighausen was released pending his arraignment in Keene District Court.
On February 23, 2018 at 13:54 hours, the HPD was called to a residence on Depot Street for an unwanted subject. Steven L. Lawrence, age 30, of Winchester, was arrested for Criminal Trespass. Lawrence was transported to the Cheshire House of Correction and held on a probation violation.
On February 19, 2018 at 18:52 hours, Officer Adam Belville responded to a report of a suspicious person on Northfield Road at the Route 63 store. Officer Belville made contact with the person who was identified as Nicholas C. Rheaume, age 30, of Brattleboro, VT. Officer Belville learned that Rheaume had an active arrest warrant. Rheaume was arrested on the warrant and transported to Cheshire House of Correction.
On February 18, 2018 at 21:36 hours, Officer Adam Belville conducted a motor vehicle stop on Monument Road. Officer Belville learned the passenger in the vehicle had two Electronic Bench Warrants. The passenger, identified as Nicholas Fisher, age 23, of Dummerston, VT, was taken into custody without incident. Fisher was transported to the Hinsdale Police Department where he was processed. The Bail Commissioner was notified, and Fisher was released on bail.
On February 16, 2018 at 21:45 hours, Officer Jack Laporte responded to the Walmart Super Center for a reported shoplifter. As a result, Freda H. Nielsen, age 56, of North Adams, MA was arrested. The Bail Commissioner was notified and Nielsen was released on bail pending her arraignment in Keene District Court to answer to the charge of Willful Concealment.
On February 12, 2018 at 03:00 hours, Officer Bryan Jalava responded to a single car motor vehicle crash on Brattleboro Road in the area of the setbacks. The vehicle had gone off the roadway and struck a utility pole. There was no loss of power to the area, however, Eversource was notified due to the damage to the pole. The vehicle was unoccupied when Officer Jalava arrived. The crash is currently under investigation.
On February 12, 2018 at 00:15 hours, Officer Adam Belville made contact with Dalton P. Kissell, age 27, of Wilmington, Vermont. Kissell was the operator of vehicle that was parked in the George’s Fields parking lot. Officer Belville learned that Kissell’s driver’s license was suspended in NH. Officer Belville was able to determine that Kissell was operating the vehicle on a public way. Kissell was issued a summons to appear in Keene District Court at a later date to answer to the charge of Driving after Revocation/Suspension.
On February 9, 2018 at 19:02 hours, Officer Adam Belville responded to the area of Plain Road for a report of female acting suspicious. While checking the area, Ofc. Belville located a subject matching the description. The subject was identified as Cheri Lacount, age 37, of Hinsdale. Ofc. Belville learned Lacount had an active bench warrant. Lacount was taken into custody without incident and transported to the HPD for processing. The Bail Commissioner was notified and Lacount was released on bail and will appear in Keene District Court at a later date.
On February 9, 2018 at 11:05 hours, Corporal Josh Murray conducted a motor vehicle stop on Canal Street for motor vehicle infraction. Corporal Murray learned the operator, identified as Janice C. Starmer, age 66, of Warwick, MA, did not have a valid license. Starmer was summoned to appear in Keene District Court at a later date to answer to the charge of Driving Without a Valid License.
On February 8, 2018 at 11:21 hours, Corporal Josh Murray responded to single car motor vehicle crash in the area of Plain and Monument Roads. It was determined the car had left the travel portion of the roadway and struck a guardrail. There were no reported injuries.
On February 6, 2108 at 09:12 hours, Officer Bryan Jalava conducted a motor vehicle stop on Brattleboro Road for motor vehicle infraction. As a result, Susan Krieger, age 58, of Warwick, MA, was charged with Possession of a Controlled/Narcotic Drugs. Kriegar was summoned to appear in Keene District Court at a later date to answer to the charge.
On February 5, 2018 at 17:50 hours, Officer Adam Belville responded to the Wal-Mart Super Center for a reported shoplifter. The shoplifter was identified as Kelsea Harold, age 18, of Ashuelot. The Bail Commission was notified, and Harold was released. Harold is scheduled to appear in Keene District Court later to answer to the charge of Willful Concealment.
On February 3, 2018 at approximately 14:31 hours, Corporal Josh Murray responded to the Wal-Mart Super Center for a reported shoplifter. Upon arrival, Corporal Murray arrested Donna A. Grier, age 62, of Fitzwilliam, NH for retail theft. The Bail Commissioner was notified, and Grier was released on bail pending her arraignment in Keene District Court at a later date.
On February 2, 2018 at approximately 20:48 hours, Officer Adam Belville went to a residence on Church Street in an attempt to locate Joel A. Porter, age 50, of Hinsdale. Porter had an active arrest warrant for Failure to Appear. Porter was located at the residence and taken into custody without incident. Porter was transported to Hinsdale Police Department where he was processed. The Bail Commissioner was notified and after processing Porter was released on bail and scheduled to appear in Keene District Court at a later date. Porter was also charged with a violation for possession of drug paraphernalia.
On February 1, 2018 at approximately 16:00 hours, members of the Hinsdale Police Department conducted a motor vehicle stop on Main Street for manner of operation. In making contact with the operator, identified as Mitchell Whipple, age 30, of Brattleboro, learned his operator’s license in NH was suspended. Whipple was arrested and transported to the HPD for processing. The Bail Commissioner was notified and responded. Whipple was released on bail pending a court hearing at a later date. Whipple was also charged as a Habitual Offender.
On January 27, 2018 at approximately 14:09 hours, members of the Hinsdale Police Department responded to the Walmart Super Center for a reported shoplifter. Upon arrival the shoplifter was taken into custody without incident. The shoplifter was identified as Steven M. Novack, age 34, of Gill MA. During processing, it was discovered that Novack was in possession of a Controlled Narcotic drug. The Bail Commissioner was notified and Novack was released on bail and is scheduled to appear in Keene Superior Court at a later date.
On January 23, 2018 at approximately 20:30 hours, Officer Bryan Jalava responded to a residence on River Road for a reported burglary in progress. When Officer Jalava’s arrived, he located the suspect who was identified as Patrick Devens, age 54, of Hinsdale. Devens was taken into custody and transported to the HPD for processing. Devens was then transported to the Cheshire House of Correction for lack of bail pending his arraignment in Keene District Court.
On January 21, 2018 at approximately 21:37 hours, Officer Adam Belville conducted a motor vehicle stop for a motor vehicle violation. During Officer Belville’s contact with the operator, identified as Elissa R. Wagner, age 35, of Townshend VT, learned she had an Electronic Bench Warrant for Wilful Concealment. Wagner was taken into custody and transported to HPD and processed. The Bail Commissioner was notified, and Wagner was released on bail.
On January 21, 2018 at approximately 08:19 hours, Officer Jack Laporte made contact with Nichlos C. Rheaume, age 30, of Dover NH. During this contact, Officer Laporte determined Rheaume was under the influence and was taken into protective custody. Rheaume was also charged with possession of a controlled/narcotic drugs. Rheaume was transported to the Cheshire House of Correction.
On January 19, 2018 at approximately 15:44 hours, Officer Adam Belville responded for a reported minor two car motor vehicle crash in the Wal-Mart parking lot. Officer Belville determined one of the cars was backing up and struck the second vehicle. There were no reported injuries and both vehicles driven from the scene on their own accord.
On January 19, 2018 at approximately 09:18 hours, the Hinsdale Police Department responded to single car motor vehicle crash on Brattleboro Road near Off Track Betting. Upon arrival it was determined the car had driven off the roadway striking a portion of the guardrail and coming to a rest in the snow. There were no reported injuries and the car had to be towed from the scene.
On January 18, 2018 at approximately 20:50 hours, Officer Jack LaPorte responded to a residence on Main Street for a reported domestic disturbance. As a result, Kristopher W. Chagnon, age 22, of Hinsdale was arrested and charged with Domestic Assault and Violation of Probation. Chagnon was transported to the HPD and processed. After processing Chagnon was transported to the Cheshire House of Correction where he is currently being held pending his arraignment. Chesterfield PD assisted in the arrest.
On January 16, 2018, at approximately 23:30 hours, Officer Bryan Jalava was dispatched to the area of 700 Plain Road for report of a single vehicle motor vehicle crash. Upon Officer Jalava’s arrival it was determined the car had pulled off to the side of road and due to the amount of accumulated snow went over the embankment striking a fence. There were no reported injuries and vehicle was pulled back onto the roadway.
On Saturday, January 13, 2018 at approximately 20:50 hours, members of the Hinsdale Police Department responded to a residence in Indian Acres for a disturbance involving an intoxicated male. When the officers arrived, they made contact with the male who was identified as Julian Grover, age 35, of Hinsdale. Based on the officers’ observations, Grover was taken into protective custody. While the officers were placing him in custody, Grover became combative towards the officers and had to be physically restrained. Grover was subsequently transported to the Cheshire Medical Center for an evaluation and is facing a criminal charge of Resisting Arrest or Detention.
On January 12, 2018 at approximately 23:00 hours, Officers Jack LaPorte and Adam Belville went to a residence on Brattleboro Road to locate Cheri Lacount, age 37 of Hinsdale who had an active arrest warrant. Lacount was located at the residence and was taken into custody. Lacount was also charged with Criminal Trespass. Lacount was transported to the HPD where she was processed. After processing, Lacount was transported to the Cheshire House of Correction where she was held for a Violation of Probation or Parole.
On January 12, 2018 Corporal Josh Murray responded to the Super Wal-Mart for a reported shoplifter. Upon arrival Corporal Murray identified the shoplifter as Asia Gillard, age 26, of Brattleboro. Gillard was released on a must appear summons to answer to the charge of Retail Theft at Keene District Court on February 21, 2018.
On January 11, 2018 at 18:57 hours, Officer Joshua Murray stopped a motor vehicle operated by Kevin Patton, age 49, of Williamsville, Vermont for speeding. During the traffic stop Officer Murray learned that Patton’s operator license was suspended in NH. Patton was issued a summons to appear in court at a later date.
On January 9, 2018 at approximately 16:28 hours, the Hinsdale Police Department responded to a two-car motor vehicle crash on Route 119 near Mountain Road. Both vehicles had been removed from main travel portion of the roadway and therefore there was no road closure. There were no reported injuries and both vehicles were driven away from the scene.
On January 06, 2018, at approximately 07:30 hours, Corporal Josh Murray made contact with Erick J. McLellan, age 22, of Brattleboro on Route 119. Through the course of their interaction, Corp. Murray learned that McLellan and an Electronic Bench Warrant. McLellan was arrested on the warrant and transported to the Hinsdale Police Department for processing. McLellan was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia on his persons. The Bail Commissioner was notified, and McLellan was released on Personal Recognizance for the bench warrant, and $1,000.00 Personal recognizance for the Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Town Ordinance violation. McLellan will appear in Keene District Court at a later date to answer to the charges.
The Hinsdale Police Department is informing the general public that Old Chesterfield Road in Hinsdale has now been re-opened for normal flow of traffic.
The Hinsdale Police Department is notifying the general public that Route 63 in the area of Tara Hill Lane in Hinsdale is temporarily closed due to wires down in the roadway. Eversource is currently on scene correcting the problem. The closure is expected to last several hours. The motoring public is asked to find an alternate route.
The Hinsdale Police Department is notifying area residents that Old Chesterfield Road in the area of #41 is currently closed due to a tree on the wires. Please note that Old Chesterfield Road is closed only in this area. The roadway is not expected to be re-opened until sometime tomorrow. Please seek an alternate due to the closure.
On January 2, 2018 at approximately 02:24 hours, Officer Adam Belville conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle operated by William McNary, age 21, of Brattleboro Vermont for a motor vehicle violation. During the stop Officer Belville learned that McNary’s operator’s license was suspended. McNary’s vehicle was towed, and he was issued a summons to appear in court at a later date to answer to the charge of Operating After Suspension/Revocation.
On January 1, 2018 at approximately 0130 hours, Officer Jack LaPorte was conducting motor vehicle enforcement on Main Street. Officer LaPorte stopped a vehicle operated by Drew R. Hastings, age 22, of Bernardston, MA for a motor vehicle violation. During their interaction, Officer LaPorte observed drug paraphernalia inside Hasting’s vehicle. As a result of Officer LaPorte’s investigation, Hastings was placed in custody and is facing charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance/Narcotic Drugs. Hastings was transported to the HPD for processing. The Bail Commissioner was notified, and Hastings was released on Personal Recognizance pending a later court date
On December 31, 2017 at approximately 22:16 hours, Officer Adam Belville was conducting motor vehicle enforcement on Brattleboro Road. Officer Belville conducting a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle operated by Nathan M. Trombley, age 33, of Putney Vermont for a motor vehicle violation. Officer Belville learned that Trombley’s operator’s license was suspended out of the State of Massachusetts. Trombley was issued a traffic citation for the motor vehicle violation. Trombley was also issued a summons to appear in Keene District Court at a later date for Operating After Suspension/Revocation.
On December 30, 2017, at approximately 23:33 hours, Officer’s Jack LaPorte and Adam Belville responded to a residence on Canal Street for a reported intoxicated subject. Upon their arrival they made contact with Elena M. Newsmith, age 28, of Hinsdale. The officer’s determined Elena needed to be transported to the Cheshire County House of Corrections based on their observations and contact with Newsmith. Newsmith was turned over the correctional staff and she was issued a summons to appear in court at a later date to answer to the charge of Simple Assault (Assault on a Police Officer).
On December 30, 2017, at approximately 15:55 hours, members of the Hinsdale Police Department responded to a residence on Plain Road for a disturbance. Through investigation conducted by Officer Adam Belville, it was learned that two of the subjects at the residence had outstanding arrest warrants. Bernard Jacobs, age 58, had a warrant for Domestic Violence; Assault, and Aayliah D. Jacobs, age 18, had a warrant for Simple Assault. Both Bernard and Aaliyah were taken into custody without incident. They were transported to the HPD for processing. The Bail Commissioner was contacted and set a cash bail on Bernard of $1,000. Bernard was subsequently transported to Cheshire County House of Corrections for lack of bail. Aaliyah was released on $1,500.00 personal recognizance. Both will appear in court at a later date.
On December 30, 2017, at approximately 1341 hours, members of the Hinsdale Police Department responded to Plain Road for a report of a single car motor vehicle crash. The crash was investigated by Corporal Josh Murray. Through his investigation he determined the operator of vehicle while negotiating a turn lost control of the vehicle and struck a snowbank. There were no reported injuries and the vehicle had to be towed from the scene.
On December 29, 2017, at approximately 1600 hours, members of the Hinsdale Police Department responded to a residence on Park Drive for a reported disturbance. Upon the officer’s arrival, they met with a male subject outside the residence identified as Raymond E. Brewer, age 37, of Hinsdale. The officer’s learned Brewer had conditions of release that included not consuming any alcoholic beverages. Brewer was placed under arrest for Common Law Criminal Contempt. Brewer was transported to the HPD where he was processed. The Bail Commissioner was contacted, and Brewer was released on a summons to appear in the Keene District Court at a later date.
On December 28, 2017, at approximately 1227 hours, the Hinsdale Police Department was dispatched to Highland Ave for a report of a minor two car motor vehicle crash with no injuries. The crash was investigated by Corporal Josh Murray. Both cars sustained minor to moderate damage.
On 12/28/2017, at approximately 0630 hours, Detective Melissa Evans responded to a residence on Hastings Circle for a report of suspicious circumstance. Det. Evans made contact with Cynthia Phelps, age 47 of Hinsdale. Det. Evans learned that Phelps had an active Electronic Bench Warrant (EBW). Phelps was taken into custody without incident. The Bail Commissioner was notified, and Phelps posted bail and was released.
On December 24, 2017, at approximately 19:30 hours, Officer Adam Belville, assisted by a member of the Chesterfield NH Police Department, responded to a residence on Pleasant Street for a reported domestic assault.
Based on Officer’s Belville investigation, Jerald D. Paige Jr, age 35 of Hinsdale, was arrested and transported to the HPD for processing and subsequently transported to the Cheshire House of Correction pending his arraignment.
On December 24, 2017 at approximately 17:27 hours, Officer Adam Belville responded to T-Bird on Brattleboro Road for a report of motor vehicle violation. Officer Belville located the van in the T-Bird parking lot and spoke with the operator who was identified as Dana Butler, age 43, of Hinsdale. Officer Belville learned that Butler had an Electronic Bench Warrant (EBW) for his arrest. This EBW stemmed from a charge of Theft by Unauthorized Taking. Officer Belville also learned that Butler's operator's license was under suspension in the State of New Hampshire. Butler was placed under arrest and transported to the HPD for processing. The Bail Commissioner was notified and responded. Butler was released on bail and will appear in court on a later date.
On December 24, 2017, at approximately 14:53 hours, the Hinsdale Police Department took a report a vehicle motor vehicle crash. Carl arrived at the police department and completed a statement form. The reporting party reports he was driving west on Brattleboro Road, approaching the traffic lights at the intersection of George’s Field when his vehicle hit some ice on the roadway and lost traction. After losing control the rear of the truck began to spin causing the truck to angle towards the eastbound lane and crossed over the double yellow center line striking another vehicle. The crash is still under investigation and the second vehicle involved has not been located.
On December 24, 2017, at approximately 06:56 hours, the Hinsdale Police Department responded to a single car motor vehicle crash on Northfield Road. The car had slid off the roadway due to icy conditions and there were no reported injuries. The vehicle sustained minor to moderate damage.
On December 23, 2017, at approximately 12:01 hours, Corporal Josh Murray received a complaint of a past-tense hit and run motor vehicle crash that occurred in the Wal-Mart parking lot. The vehicle that was struck is described as a silver Lincoln MKZ bearing a NH registration. The crash was reported to have occurred sometime between 1300-1415 on 12/22/17. Anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact Corporal Murray at the HPD, 603-336-5724.
On December 23, 2017 at approximately 21:42 hours, Officer Adam Belville conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle operated by Shane R. Dunphe, age 27, of Greenfield, MA for a motor vehicle violation. Officer Belville determined that Dunphe’s license was suspended in the State of MA. Officer Belville issued Dunphe a Summons to appear in the Keene District Court on 02/06/2018 to answer to the charge of Operating After Suspension of License.
On December 22, at approximately 21:00 hours, Officers Jack LaPorte and Adam Belville located Roy C. Sara, age 53 of Hinsdale, at his residence. Sara had an active warrant for his arrest, stemming from a charge of possessing a controlled drug. Sara had failed to appear in the Cheshire County Superior Court on 12/14/2017. Sara was transported to the Cheshire House of Correction without incident and held without bail.
On December 21, 2017, at approximately 1410 hours, members of the Hinsdale Police Department were dispatched the area of 18 Main Street for a report of a two-car motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival both drivers were out of their vehicles and no injuries were reported. The roadway was temporality reduced to one-way alternating traffic until the vehicles were removed from the roadway.
ROBBERY UPDATE -
The Hinsdale Police Department has identified the subject involved in yesterday's bank robbery as Joseph Crocco, 41, of Poughkeepsie, NY. As of 7:00 PM this evening an armed robbery arrest warrant has been issued for Crocco.
Crocco is considered to be extremely dangerous and he should not be approached. If you know of his whereabouts you should not approach him and immediately notify your local or state police department. The Hinsdale Police Department is working closely with the FBI and Crocco will be located and brought to justice.
We would like to thank the NH State Police K9 and Detective Unit, Chesterfield Police Department, Winchester Police, and Brattleboro Police Criminal Investigations Division for their outstanding professional assistance. This case remains under active investigation and anyone having information about Crocco or this case is asked to contact the Hinsdale Police Department at 603-336-5723.
Town of Hinsdale Police Department
Criminal Investigations
PRESS RELEASE
On December 21, 2017, at approximately 5:50 PM the Hinsdale Police Department responded to the Service Credit Union located at the Wal-Mart Super Center for a bank robbery that had just occurred. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5’09” tall, 170 lbs, with black hair and beard. The suspect fled the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. If anyone has information regarding this case or the subject involved is asked to contact the Hinsdale Police Department at 603-336-7766 or you can leave an anonymous tip by calling 1-888-680-8477 or on the web at;
www.tipsubmit.com/webtips.aspx?AgencyID=1052
On December 19, 2017, Animal Control Officer (ACO) Pinger responded to the Route 63 Country Store for a skunk "casing" the store for a couple of days. When ACO Pinger arrived, she was able to identify the skunk as Pepe La Pew and learned that he had been injured while searching for the love of his life.
ACO Pinger determined that Pepe needed to be taken into protective custody for evaluation of his injury and he appeared to be "Love Sick" however; Pepe was not all that cooperative with this decision. After a brief disagreement between Pepe and ACO Pinger he was successfully captured and was brought to the Winchester Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (previously seen on the TV show North Woods Law) where he will be evaluated and treated.
Much to her dismay, ACO Pinger ended her day early for a desperately needed shower, and uniform change. All employees and officers on duty were instrumental in convincing ACO Pinger she should leave work early yesterday. At this time we do not plan on charging Pepe with using a chemical spray on a Law Enforcement employee.
On December 16, 2017, at approximately 01:45 hours, Officer Jack LaPorte conducted a motor vehicle stop on Michelle R. Humphrey, age 48, from Brattleboro Vermont for a motor vehicle violation. Officer LaPorte learned that Humphrey’s license was suspended due to a prior conviction for DWI in New Hampshire.
Humphrey was transported to the HPD for processing. The Bail Commissioner was notified and responded. Humphrey was released on bail and will appear in Keene District Court at a later date for arraignment.
On December 15, 2017, at approximately 20:04 hours, Officer Adam Belville stopped Dakota L. Waters, age 28, of Vernon Vermont for a motor vehicle violation. Officer Belville learned that Waters had an arrest warrant for his arrest originating from the Hinsdale Police Department.
Waters was placed under arrest under the authority of this arrest warrant and transported to the HPD for processing. The Bail Commissioner was notified and responded. Water’s was released on a PR bail of $2,000 and will appear in Keene District Court on January 31st, 2018.
On December 12, 2017, the Hinsdale Police Departmant responded to numerous calls relating to the winter storm. Our duty officers were tasked with multiple calls for several hours. We would like to personally thank the Hinsdale Fire Department and Town Highway crews for assisting us with these calls. As always their assistance was invaluable and their professionalism and dedication to our community is outstanding.
On November 27, 2017, Robert Benoit, 45, of Hinsdale, NH was indicted by a Cheshire County Grand Jury on 5 counts of possession of child pornography. This case was reported to the Hinsdale Police Department as a Cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. A search warrant was served on Benoit's home and multiple pieces of digital evidence were seized and forensically processed by the Hinsdale Police Department. The NH ICAC Task Force, Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Chesterfield Police Department assisted with this investigation.
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Recently we have received numerous complaints from victims that have been scammed out of money. We have seen everything from computer fraud to telephone fraud/scams. Many of these crimes happen from all over the world and investigating them can be challenging. Even when we do identify a location of where these people live it is often extremely challenging to build a case and bring them to justice.
When you fall for the telephone scammer from
• The IRS
• The free government grant/loan
• The free cruise/vacation
• Window’s Tech Support
• Fake debt collectors/aged out debt
• Threats of being arrested
• Fake charities
• Your family member has been arrested in a foreign country and needs bail money
YOU give them your MONEY FOR FREE.
We cannot stress enough……DO NOT give your personal, bank accounts or credit card information to an unsolicited caller. iTUNES, Gamestop, or any other gift card is not an accepted form of payment to the government. These folks are sophisticated. They have separated many smart people from their money.
When in doubt, give us a shout! We would rather you keep your money than to call us after the fact.
The best present you could give to yourself this season is to heed this advice and to SHARE THIS INFORMATION with everyone you know. If you know your loved ones or friends do not use social media, please pass this onto them. It breaks our heart to see our elderly community scammed by bad people from all over the world.
Please visit our website at hinsdalepolice.com/fraud-assistance/ and visit the web links to educate yourself on how to best protect your identity.
» Fraud Assistance The Official Hinsdale NH Police Dept Website
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Identity crime is the fastest growing and most serious economic crime in the United States. Although identity crime presents unique challenges, law enforcement agencies have an ethical and professiona...As a reminder the Town of Hinsdale parking ban is in effect due to the winter storm. No vehicles are allowed to be parked on any street within the town to allow for our roadway crews to keep the roadways clear and as safe as possible. If roadway crews call us to report that their efforts are being hindered we may have to come out and assist by removing your vehicle with a tow truck. This is the last thing we want to do and the parking fine in town for this is $50.00 per incident.
Please make sure that if you need to park on a town road it is for a short time and you are readily available to move your car should an officer need to contact you or you see one of our roadway crews trying to clear the street you are on.
If your vehicle is unable to traverse the roadway and you need to park it please call the police department at 336-7766 so we can have a contact number for you and our dispatch center can make the duty units aware.
If you have questions or are not sure what to do please call us so we can provide assistance and/or guidance.
Thank you,
Chief Faulkner
On December 06, 2017 at approximately 12:01pm, members of the Hinsdale Police Department responded to Route 63 by the Chesterfield town line for a report of a single car motor vehicle crash. The report was that the car had gone off the roadway and struck a tree.
Upon arrival, the operator was out of the vehicle. The operator sustained minor injuries and was transported to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital by Rescue Inc. for treatment.
The vehicle sustained heavy damage and had to be towed from the scene.
The Hinsdale Fire Department provided scene assistance.
On December 5, 2017 at approximately 11:00pm, Officer Bryan Jalava was dispatched to Oxbow Road in the Town of Hinsdale for a report of a possible motor vehicle crash. Upon his arrival Officer Jalava observed a dark colored truck off the side of the road that had hit a tree.
Officer Jalava observed the operator of the truck sitting in the driver’s seat and the truck appeared to be running. Officer Jalava approached the truck and made contact with the operator who was identified as Ronnie C. Chase, age 45, of Keene. While Officer Jalava was speaking with Chase, Officer Jalava detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from his breath in addition to what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries he sustained from the crash.
Officer Jalava learned that Chase’s driver’s license out of VT and NH was suspended. Officer Jalava placed Chase under arrest. Emergency services arrived on scene and Chase was transported to Cheshire Medical Center to be treated for his injuries accompanied by Officer Jalava.
The Bail Commissioner was notified and met Officer Jalava at CMC. After Chase was cleared by medical staff, he was placed on $2,500 personal recognizance bail and will appear at the Keene District Court on December 21, 2017 for arraignment to answer to the charges of Driving While Intoxicated, Driving After Revocation or Suspension and a Town Ordinance violation for an Open Container.
Officer Jalava was assisted by the Chesterfield Police Department.
On December 4, 2017 at approximately 4:41pm, the Hinsdale Police Department received a report of a dog struck by a vehicle on Route 119 (Brattleboro Road) across from Dynamic Landscaping.
Hinsdale PD’s Animal Control Officer (ACO) Ashley Pinger was notified and responded. ACO Pinger determined the dog was believed to have sustained possible spinal trauma and chest contusion. ACO Pinger notified VCA Windham Animal Hospital and transported the dog to their facility for immediate care.
The dog’s owner was identified and responded to VCA. Due to the extent of the dog's injuries it later had to be euthanized.
Anyone who may have seen or has information regarding this is asked to contact ACO Ashley Pinger at the Hinsdale Police Department, 603-336-5723, extension 195.
On December 1, 2017 at 17:00 hours, Corporal Josh Murray and Officer Adam Belville went to a residence on Plain Road in Hinsdale to affect an arrest warrant on Roy C. Sara. Sara's warrant was for Cruelty to Animals and Dog a Menace, a Nuisance, or Vicious. Sara was located at the residence and taken into custody without incident. During a search of Sara incident to arrest, a significant amount of suspected heroin and drug paraphernalia was found on his persons.
Sara was transported to the HPD and processed. Sara was bailed on $500.00 personal recognizance and scheduled to appear in Keene District Court on January 29, 2018 for his arraignment on the animal and drug paraphernalia charges.
Sara was also charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled or Narcotic Drug and bailed on $5,000.00 personal recognizance with a court appearance scheduled in Keene District Court on December 14, 2017.
On December 1, 2017 at 12:31pm, Laura L. Meade turned herself in at the Hinsdale Police Department on an outstanding Hinsdale warrant for Theft of Lost or Mislaid Property. Meade was released on $1,000.00 personal recognizance and scheduled to appear at Keene District Court on January 2, 2018.
On December 1, 2017 at 10:55am, Cheshire County Sheriff Deputies went to a residence in Winchester for an eviction. Corporal Josh Murray of the Hinsdale Police Department learned the subject of the eviction was identified as Charles P. Stroble. Stroble had a Hinsdale warrant for Operating After Revocation or Suspension and notified Cheshire County. Stroble was taken into custody by Cheshire County after the eviction and transported to the HPD and turned over to Corp. Murray for processing. After processing, Stroble was released on $1,000.00 personal recognizance and will appear in Keene District Court on January 02, 2017 for his arraignment.