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Police summary of post-lockdown debriefing: ‘Rest assured’ we are prepared

read more…: Police summary of post-lockdown debriefing: ‘Rest assured’ we are prepared

Manchester Police Chief Dave Mara facilitated the hour-long debriefing between the various agencies to go over the lockdown, which was the direct result of a former student who had entered the school with a handgun. The handgun was later determined to be a pellet gun and the former student – Damian Johnson – was ultimately charged with falsifying physical evidence, criminal trespass and disturbing school in session.

Varney Street crash caused by driver distracted by her own dog; road remains closed

read more…: Varney Street crash caused by driver distracted by her own dog; road remains closed

At about 10: 15 a.m. on Sept. 30 police say Holly Jubrey, 60, of Manchester was driving west on Varney Street when she reportedly became distracted by one of her two dogs, and crashed her vehicle. The crash knocked down two telephone poles and caused PSNH to temporarily disconnect power, so she and her dogs could be pulled from the vehicle.

Disorderly man charged with assault after kicking police officer

read more…: Disorderly man charged with assault after kicking police officer

Officer Pat Mullen arrived with the transport wagon. Following protocol, he conducted a search of Morin prior to placing him into the transport wagon and while doing so, Morin became hostile towards Officer Mullen. Morin was eventually secured and seat belted into the back of the wagon, but as the officer walked out of the wagon, Morin kicked him on the side of his leg and made derogatory statements toward Morin.

Police seek robber who took cash, lotto tickets from Crosstown Variety

read more…: Police seek robber who took cash, lotto tickets from Crosstown Variety

Police are asking anyone with more information to contact Manchester Police Department at 603-668-8711. If you prefer to remain anonymous, please call the Manchester Police Crimeline at 624-4040. Tips made on the Crimeline that lead to identification and arrest of a suspect can result in a cash reward.

West High School lockdown prompts review of district’s safety protocols

read more…: West High School lockdown prompts review of district’s safety protocols

Debriefing after an emergency is routine practice so that everyone involved can evaluate current emergency plans and procedures to improve safety. Superintendent Dr. Debra Livingston will meet with school board members in a non-public session, in accordance with administrative rules*, to brief them on the results of the evaluation. Specifics on any changes to policy or procedure may be released publicly in order to protect the integrity of those emergency plans.

Post-lockdown at West HS, parents, school committee focus on security

read more…: Post-lockdown at West HS, parents, school committee focus on security

What played out in Desrochers head as she waited in the parking lot last Thursday for her daughter was the same thing that brought a throng of parents to the perimeter of the crime tape, and the swift response from local and state police with SWAT teams: Images of Columbine and Sandy Hook, and all the others, where, in a flash, mass school shootings happened without warning, and ended in tragedy.

Lockdown suspect entered West to ask teacher for college letter of recommendation

read more…: Lockdown suspect entered West to ask teacher for college letter of recommendation

Damian Johnson, 21, was arrested Sept. 25 after entering West High School in Manchester, NH, with a pellet gun in his waistband and a folding knife, triggering a lockdown. On Friday the court learned that he had come to ask a former teacher for a letter of recommendation.

Reward doubled for capture of Manchester NH man wanted for murder of parents

read more…: Reward doubled for capture of Manchester NH man wanted for murder of parents

A $10,000 reward is being offered by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force for information leading to the location and arrest of fugitive, Matthew Thomas Dion. Dion is wanted by the Manchester, New Hampshire Police Department on outstanding arrest warrants for 2 counts of 2nd Degree Murder, Arson and Possession of Child Pornography, all of which are relating to the arson fire and homicides of Dion’s parents in March, 2014.

‘Outlandish’ Raxx patron with hunting knife faces felony charges

read more…: ‘Outlandish’ Raxx patron with hunting knife faces felony charges

According to a police narrative of the incident, about 11:30 p.m. Manchester Police officers Clifford Ellston and Tom Whelan answered a call to Raxx, 1195 Elm St., to deal with a disorderly patron who had allegedly assaulted the nightclub manager. Royer was armed with a knife during an argument with bar manager Michael Desrochers.

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