ARRESTS: Man Talking to Pets, Telephone Poles Weirds Couple Out

Robert J. Carr, 34, of Concord, was arrested at 9:29 p.m. on June 29, 2014, and charged with prowling and resisting arrest or detention. Officers were called to Rumford Street for a report of a man loitering outside a private home, making the residents feel “extremely uncomfortable.” The man was reportedly walking down Rumford Street and was allegedly saying “Bonjour” to people, animals, and even telephone poles. The man later was allegedly ringing doorbells. The man reportedly rang a doorbell to speak to the couple about an apartment but they told him that he had the wrong home. An officer saw the man meeting the description and stopped to speak with him but after seeing the police car, the man reportedly walked away from him. The police continued to tell the man to stop walking but he allegedly refused. Eventually, they caught up with him and cuffed him. The man, later identified as Carr, didn’t respond to officer questions but later asked, “Am I under arrest?” Carr was silent during the booking process and refused bail. He was arraigned on July 1.

Debbie Gilmore, 44, of Concord, was arrested at 11:36 p.m. on June 29, and charged with criminal trespass, simple assault (personal weapons), and resisting arrest or detention. Officers were called to North Spring Street to check on the wellbeing of a woman at the building who was outside in a white dress crying. The same woman was later seen upstairs. The police announced their presence at the apartment building and a man and Gilmore came down to speak with them. Dispatch notified the officer that Gilmore had a no trespass order for the building from May 21. When asked about the no trespass order, Gilmore said she was visiting her friend because she loved him and was three months pregnant with his child (the report noted that later, at the hospital, it was revealed that she wasn’t pregnant). She was arrested but allegedly tried to pull away from the officer while being taken into custody. Gilmore allegedly became irate and was yelling and swearing at the officers. An officer alleged that she was uncooperative and spit at him. She was held without bail and transported to jail. During the ride to the Merrimack County House of Correction, Gilmore allegedly blamed her behavior on “bad PMS” and requested to be let go. She allegedly threatened to sue the officer and have someone hunt him down and shoot him in the head, according to the report. Gilmore also allegedly banged her head against the Plexiglass separation in the cruiser, causing an injury to her forehead. Gilmore was later transported to Concord Hospital for medical service and was transported back to jail. She was arraigned on July 1.

Manuel Vazquez, 59, a homeless man now located in Concord, was arrested at 6:12 p.m. on June 30, on a violation of protective order; penalty charge. Officers were called to Storrs Street for a protective order violation charge involving Vazquez and an alleged victim who was in the Market Basket parking lot. The woman alleged that while parked at the intersection of South Main and Storrs streets, they observed Vazquez allegedly “staggering across South Main Street” towards them. He allegedly began yelling and swearing at her, stating, “I’m watching you,” while in the street. A woman who was also in the car confirmed the incident. Vazquez was later found by officers picking through the dumpster at the Cumberland Farms on North Main Street. Vazquez was “extremely uncooperative” during the booking process, alleged that the woman was stalking him, and was later transferred directly to the Merrimack House of Correction. He was arraigned on July 1.

Brian K. Garland, 49, of Bradley Street in Concord, was arrested at 10:01 p.m. on July 2, on a criminal mischief charge. An officer was sent to Bradley Street for a report of a domestic disturbance with a man yelling in the street. When the officer arrived, he found Garland allegedly yelling at a window. Garland reportedly stated that he and his wife were arguing. “Garland appeared extremely impaired,” the officer alleged in a court affidavit. Inside the home, the officer spoke to a woman and reportedly saw a broken coffee mug. Garland allegedly admitted to smashing the mug and was arrested. He was held without bail.

Lorraine Marie Lacroix, 46, of Concord, was arrested at 12:45 p.m. on July 3, on a second-degree assault felony charge. The charge stems from an alleged incident on North State Street on June 18, involving a multi-colored shoe string used to choke another person during a “lover’s quarrel,” according to an arrest report. Officers arrested Lacroix at the New Hampshire State Hospital. She was released on $10,000 personal recognizance bail and is due in court on Aug. 5.

Alec Dale Boucher, 20, of Concord, was arrested at 12:44 a.m. on July 4, and charged with two counts of felony possession of controlled drugs. The charge stems from alleged incidents on Jan. 4, involving a syringe with a trace of red liquid, a spoon, and a small white straw. Boucher was arrested by Belmont Police and transferred to Concord at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway grounds in Loudon. He was released on $20,000 personal recognizance bail and is due in court on Aug. 26.

Michael Griggs, 34, of Concord, was arrested at 11:45 a.m. on July 4, and charged with disorderly conduct and attempt to commit criminal mischief. Officers were called to Concord Hospital on Pleasant Street to take a man into protective custody. The man, Griggs, was allegedly brought to the hospital earlier in the day because he had allegedly been drinking and consumed both heroin and cocaine, according to police. Griggs was medically cleared and about to be taken into protective custody when he allegedly “became angered,” saying he thought he was being admitted. He allegedly told police that he was not leaving until he got the help he was looking for, according to the report. Griggs allegedly continued to yell and threatened to call his lawyer while officers reportedly tried to calm him down, telling him he would only be released to someone who was sober. Griggs called his mother on a cellphone but she said she wouldn’t be able to get there for another two hours. After hanging up the phone, officers gave Griggs his shoes to put on and he allegedly grabbed a large exam light and pulled down on the light, lifting his legs, attempting to kick the officers. Officers grabbed onto Griggs and ordered him to let go of the light but he allegedly refused. Eventually, he did, and he was taken into custody and charged. Griggs allegedly continued to yell obscenities at the officers and claimed the arrest was “bulls---.” He was released on $4,000 personal recognizance bail and is due in court on Aug. 26.

Carmelito Escalera, 41, of Concord, was arrested at 2:38 p.m. on July 7, and charged with driving after revocation or suspension and suspended registration (operating-MISD). While monitoring traffic at Broadway and Rockingham Street, an officer reported seeing a Jeep not coming to a complete stop at the stop sign. The officer pulled out to stop the Jeep while a resident on the corner of the street started clapping as the cruiser went by, according to the report. The officer reportedly had to speed up to 50 mph to catch up to the Jeep that turned off Broadway onto Pillsbury Street, while not using blinkers. The report later stated that the rear taillight appeared to be out and the tires were worn around the edges. While doing a background check, Escalera came up with suspensions and was arrested. Escalera reportedly told the officer that he forgot to pay a ticket. According to paperwork, vehicle repairs were to have been completed in June. Escalera was released on $3,000 personal recognizance bail and is due in court on Aug. 26.

Daniel P. Sajko, 26, of Concord, was arrested at 12:20 a.m. on July 8, on a driving after revocation or suspension charge. While patrolling on West Street between South Main and South State streets, an officer alleged seeing a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt driving the run way down a one-way street. The car was stopped on South State Street and the driver, Sajko, allegedly revealed that he might have a suspended license. A check confirmed Sajko’s suspicion – his license was suspended on June 6, 2012, and was convicted of operating after suspension on May 5, 2009, in Hooksett District Court. He was arrested and later released on $4,000 personal recognizance bail. Sajko is due in court on Aug. 12.

Daniel L. Tucker, 50, of Northfield, was arrested at 1:10 a.m. on July 10, on two warrants, one a felony, from Merrimack County and Franklin District Court for dangerous drugs, acts prohibited. Officers were called to Thorndike Street for a report of an unwanted person. A woman stated that she invited two people over to her apartment for drinks and wanted the male party, Tucker, to leave, because he allegedly was intoxicated. While talking to police, Tucker allegedly gave a name and birth date that was not in the system. When asked for an ID, Tucker reportedly told officers he didn’t have one since he lived in New York City and used public transportation. Later though, after talking with officers, he reportedly revealed his real name and admitted he had a warrant out of Franklin and he didn’t want to go to jail. Officers found two warrants – one from Franklin District Court for a possession of a controlled drug and Merrimack County Superior Court for failing to appear on a possession of a controlled drug charge. Tucker was arrested and later, complained of chest pains. He was later transported by ambulance to Concord Hospital for evaluation. Tucker was held without bail and arraigned on July 10.

Scott George Gardner, 26, a homeless man now located in Concord, was arrested at 12:46 p.m. on July 10, on a felony violation of parole charge. Gardner was picked up at Milano’s on Broadway and later released to the Merrimack County Sheriff’s Office.

Editor’s note: This post was derived from information supplied by the Concord Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. Click this link to find out how to get a name removed from a New Hampshire Patch police report.