Please join us for this free community night out! Enjoy meeting neighbors, playing games, eating good food, watching talented demonstrations, laughing and enjoying a few hours of fun!![]()
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National Night Out is nationally sponsored by NATW, a partnership with the Towns of Thornton, Campton and Waterville Valley. The event is co-sponsored locally by Benton’s Sugar Shack Campground and Campton, Thornton and Waterville Valley Public Safety Departments.![]()
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National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police and public safety community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer and more caring places to live.![]()
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Do not miss the annual Police vs Fire Tug-O-War showdown - a MUST SEE!![]()
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FIREWORKS! Fireworks will begin promptly at 8pm. ![]()
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If you would like to volunteer to help during the evening, become an event sponsor or set up a booth to showcase your talents or interests please sign up or e-mail; admin@thorntonnhpd.org.![]()
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Best of all ... National Night Out is a FREE community event!!!![]()
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Tuesday, August 2, 2022![]()
Benton's Sugar Shack![]()
Route 175![]()
Thornton, NH![]()
5-8pm
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Untimely Death Investigation in Campton![]()
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On June 3, 2022, at approximately 2:30PM Campton Police and Fire responded to an address on Riverside Drive for a report of an adult female who was not conscious or breathing. Upon arrival police located Lea Vachon, age 38, of Campton deceased inside of the residence. Preliminary information has determined that there is no danger to the public. The investigation is continuing and is being conducted by the Campton Police Department and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. No further information will be released at this time.![]()
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If you have any information that might aid investigators in this matter, please contact Cpl. Anthony Scott at (603) 726-8874 or by email at a.scott@camptonnhpd.org
For the period of May 1 to May 31, 2022, the police department logged 894 calls for service and made 24 arrests.![]()
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A 57-year-old male was arrested on Interstate 93 for driving under the influence and possession of methamphetamine and possession of fentanyl![]()
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A 33-year-old male was arrested on Blair Road for possession of methamphetamine and a warrant for the Grafton County Sheriff's Office![]()
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A 58-year-old female was arrested on Pond Road for driving under the influence - subsequent, open container, and resisting arrest![]()
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A 42-year-old male was arrested on NH Route 49 for driving under the influence![]()
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A 28-year-old male was arrested for endangering the welfare of a child![]()
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A 43-year-old female was arrested on NH Route 175 for felony willful concealment (shoplifting) - 2 or more prior convictions![]()
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A 35-year-old female was arrested on Interstate 93 for driving under the influence, open container, and resisting arrest![]()
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A 44-year-old male was arrested on NH Route 175 for driving under the influence and open container![]()
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A 32-year-old male was arrested on NH Route 175 for driving under the influence![]()
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A 62-year-old male was arrested for willful concealment (shoplifting) on Six Flags Road![]()
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A 35-year-old female was arrested on Interstate 93 for driving under the influence and indirect criminal contempt of court![]()
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A 35-year-old male was arrested on Gearty Way on a warrant for the Grafton County Sheriff's Office![]()
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An 18-year-old male was arrested on Interstate 93 for reckless operation (100+ MPH)![]()
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An intoxicated male was taken into protective custody on NH Route 49![]()
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A female was taken into custody for an involuntary emergency admission![]()
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A 54-year-old female was arrested on NH Route 49 for driving without a valid license![]()
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A 19-year-old female was arrested for bail jumping![]()
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A 19-year-old male was arrested for bail jumping![]()
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A 39-year-old male was arrested for bail jumping![]()
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A 57-year-old female was arrested on NH Route 49 for indirect criminal contempt of court![]()
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Additionally, Campton Police made 182 motor vehicle stops issuing 169 warnings and 13 citations, and responded to 6 motor vehicle accidents.
Today we celebrated Detective Sergeant Jim Morton who is retiring after 37 years in law enforcement. ![]()
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Det. Sgt. Morton attended the Lowell, MA Police Academy where he received his training as a full-time police officer. During his career in Massachusetts, he worked for the Groveland Police Department, Middleton Police Department, and the Essex County Sheriff's Office. ![]()
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While employed with the Groveland Police Department he became the department's Investigator then promoted to Detective. Some of his duties included but were not limited to, white-collar crimes, violent crimes, arsons, firearms crimes, bank robbery, prostitution, sexual assaults, domestic violence, burglaries, and numerous drug-related investigations. During that time he received specialized training in investigations and worked on several multijurisdictional task forces.![]()
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After retiring in Massachusetts Det. Sgt. Morton moved to New Hampshire and joined the Campton Police Department in 2018 and became our lead criminal investigator. His relentless pursuit of the truth led to many successful case resolutions and justice for numerous crime victims. During this time he also received several commendations for his excellent service to the community.![]()
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Please join us in congratulating Det. Sgt. Morton on his well-deserved retirement!
“Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.”—Franklin D. Roosevelt
Chief Foss and Officer Adams were fortunate to meet with some future police officers at the Campton Elementary School who had dressed the part for career day!
We would like to take a moment to recognize and thank the students and staff at the Plymouth Elementary School who invited us to their Law Enforcement Gratitude Drive-Thru. Officers met with students and were provided with gift bags and letters of appreciation! Our squad room has been decorated and the gifts are being enjoyed by the officers. We are very thankful for the support!
For the period of April 1 to April 30, 2022, the police department logged 507 calls for service and made 14 arrests.![]()
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A 41-year-old male was arrested on Pulsifer Road for possession of methamphetamine![]()
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A 41-year-old female was arrested on NH Route 175 for possession of methamphetamine and a warrant for Plymouth PD![]()
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A 35-year-old male was arrested on NH Route 49 for possession of fentanyl![]()
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A 35-year-old female was arrested on NH Route 49 for possession of fentanyl and a warrant for the Grafton County Sheriff's Office![]()
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A 55-year-old female was arrested on a warrant for bail jumping![]()
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A 42-year-old male was arrested on Back Street for criminal threatening![]()
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A 56-year-old male was arrested on Gearty Way on a warrant for Ashland PD![]()
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A 27-year-old female was arrested on NH Route 49 for driving under the influence![]()
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A 56-year-old female was arrested on Gearty Way for driving under the influence![]()
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A 56-year-old female was arrested on Kati-A-Lane for simple assault, criminal threatening, and resisting arrest![]()
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A 56-year-old female was arrested on NH Route 49 for indirect criminal contempt of court![]()
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A 22-year-old female was arrested on a warrant for bail jumping![]()
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An individual was taken into custody for an involuntary emergency admission![]()
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Additionally, Campton Police made 106 motor vehicle stops issuing 103 warnings and 3 citations, and responded to 5 motor vehicle accidents.
If you or someone you know is missing a white albino rat in the Alden Drive neighborhood contact Campton PD at (603) 726-8874
Officer Magee and Officer Pellowe Graduate 187th N.H. Police Academy![]()
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On April 22, 2022 Officer Michael Magee and Officer Jordan Pellowe graduated from the N.H. Police Academy after completing 16 weeks of classroom and practical training. The training consisted of academic subjects such as criminal code and constitutional law; practical subjects such as human relations and de-escalation; and physical skills subjects such as defensive tactics, emergency driving, and firearms. The testing consisted of both written tests and practical skills demonstrations and driving and firearms qualifications.![]()
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Both officers were hired in 2021 and have already completed their field training and will start patrol duties upon their return. Please join us in congratulating them both and welcoming them back to our community!
For the period of March 1 to March 31, 2022, the police department logged 419 calls for service and made 12 arrests.![]()
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A 39-year-old male was arrested on Interstate 93 for driving under the influence![]()
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A 47-year-old female was arrested on Morrill Circle for driving under the influence![]()
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A 32-year-old female was arrested on Riverside Drive for possession of methamphetamine and a bench warrant![]()
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A 42-year-old male was arrested on Southmayd Road for disorderly conduct, driving after suspension, and driving with suspended registrations![]()
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A 35-year-old female was arrested for criminal threatening on Perch Pond Road![]()
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A 32-year-old male was arrested on Riverside Drive for indirect criminal contempt of court![]()
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A 20-year-old male was arrested on Goose Hollow Road for transporting alcoholic beverages by a minor and possession of false identification![]()
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A 50-year-old male was arrested on NH Route 175 on a bench warrant![]()
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A 23-year-old male was arrested on a warrant for bail jumping![]()
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An 18-year-old female was arrested on a warrant for bail jumping![]()
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A 35-year-old male was arrested on a warrant for bail jumping![]()
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Additionally, Campton Police made 46 motor vehicle stops issuing 39 warnings and 7 citations, and responded to 11 motor vehicle accidents.
Please remember to register your dogs that are 4 months and older before April 30th!
Dog Licensing, Town Clerk Tax Collector for the Town of Campton
www.camptonnh.org
DOG LICENSING The State of New Hampshire requires that dogs 4 months and older must be registered by April 30th of every year.