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Deaths in Belmont Were Homicides, Says NH Medical Examiner

Woman, man died from “multiple chop wounds."

The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office has issued an update in the case of a man and woman in Belmont who were discovered dead on May 24. Priscilla Carter, 59, and her son, Timothy Carter, 39, both of Sunset Drive in Belmont, were murdered, according to the state’s medical examiner. In a press statement, Jeffery A. Strelzin, the senior assistant Attorney General and chief of the homicide unit, stated that after autopsies, Priscilla Carter’s cause of death was determined to be “multiple chop wounds and blunt force injuries.” Timothy Carter died of “multiple chop wounds.” Both the New Hampshire State Police Major Crime Unit and the Belmont Police Department are continuing to investigate the incident. Press reports late Friday night …

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Concord Police Log

ARRESTS: Man Allegedly Assaults Girlfriend, Claims She’s an Alien

The following information was supplied by the Concord Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Stephen J. Fowler, 51, of Concord, was arrested at 11:59 p.m. on April 1, and charged with simple assault (personal weapons), resisting arrest or detention, criminal threatening (intimidation, etc.), criminal mischief (vandalism), and false imprisonment. Officers were called to a domestic dispute in progress on Clinton Street between a man and a woman. Officers also spoke to a number of witnesses at the scene. Fowler, who was reportedly sitting on the front steps, wouldn’t speak to police. Another officer spoke to the woman who was visibly upset in a bedroom. She allegedly stated that the two had been drinking and then Fowler allegedly assaulted her, while asking if she was an alien. The officer requested that she be more specific and she …

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NH State Police

NH State Police Arrests

Here's the latest listing of people arrested by the New Hampshire State Police.

The New Hampshire State Police released the following information to the press of people who were arrested by various troops during the last two weeks:  Troop A Troop B 5/13 – 0506 Misty Chase 24 of Greenville Greenville Simple Assault Trp. Meyer 5/14 – 2350 Jesus Almarz-Garcia Manchester   Trp. Johnston 5/14 – 2350 Jorge Ochoa-Montoy Manchester   Trp. Johnston 5/15 – 2050 Seth Dubois 20 of Meredith Hooksett Poss of a controlled drug Trp. Cedrone 5/18 - 0127 Vincent Palermo 72 of Seabrook Salem DWI Trp. Sloper 5/19 – 2300 Linda Coombs 43 of Pelham Merrimack DWI, Conduct After Trp. Dore 5/19 – 0151 Rebecca McGibbon 28 of Haverhill MA Salem DWI Trp. Monaco Troop C Troop E         Troop F  5-3 Drake Cann Stewartstown 19 I93 Franconia Drugs …

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How to Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Here's what you can do to lend a hand in the wake of Monday's devastating weather event.

More than 50 people – many of them children – were killed when a deadly tornado hit Oklahoma on May 20. At least 200 were reportedly injured, and the images of devastation that have been repeated on television screens across New Hampshire have many here wondering what we can do to help. The Huffington Post has put together a list of some of the agencies that are helping out in Oklahoma, including the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, Operation USA and other local charities. The list includes information on how to volunteer or make a donation to the relief effort.

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Firefighters Back Casino Bill

Union officials and state representatives who are firefighters urge passage of SB 152.

The leadership of one of New Hampshire’s largest unions, the Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire, came out in favor of a casino gambling proposal earlier today that faces a contentious floor fight in the House on Wednesday. Union President David Lang, the president of the union, as well as a number of firefighters, some who are also state representatives, said they were backing the measure because revenue from the proposal was badly needed to pay for public safety, health services, and infrastructure. Lang said the money from a casino was needed to fund "an effective, efficient government" in the state.  "We hear in this building and the one across the street that public safety is a priority," he said at a news conference at the …

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