Campton Police Department Welcomes Detective James Morton
Selectman Karl Kelly administers the oath of office to Detective Morton as Chief Warn looks on
On December 5, 2018 James Morton took the oath of office and was sworn in as a member of the Campton Police Department. Detective Morton has over 20 years of law enforcement experience having worked as a detective with the Groveland (MA) Police Department and the Essex County Sheriff's Office (MA). Please join us in welcoming Detective Morton to Campton as he is eager to begin working with our community.
For the period of November 1 - November 30, 2018 the police department investigated 115 incidents, made 13 arrests, and responded to 546 calls for service.
Incidents included assaults, drug offenses, suspicious persons, driving under the influence, trespassing, harassment, disorderly conduct, fraud, thefts, and other offenses.
The following is a summary of arrests made by officers during this period. Please note that juvenile and town ordinance offenses are not included.
A 31 year old male was arrested on Vintinner Road for Driving Or Operating Under the Influence-2nd Offense
A 43 year old female was arrested for a Theft that occurred on NH Route 49
A 63 year old female was arrested on NH Route 175 for Driving or Operating Under the Influence
A 28 year old female was arrested on NH Route 175 on an Electronic Bench Warrant
A 64 year old male was arrested on Heights Road on a warrant for Indecent Exposure
A 36 year old male was arrested for two counts of Simple Assault and one count of Criminal Threatening that occurred on Red Sleigh Road
A 29 year old male was arrested on Vintinner Road for Driving or Operating Under the Influence and two counts of Possession of a Controlled/Narcotic Drug
A 30 year old male was arrested for Domestic Violence Assault and Criminal Mischief that occurred on NH Route 49
A 68 year old male was arrested on NH Route 49 for Driving or Operating Under the Influence
A 29 year old male was arrested for Negligent Driving that occurred on Blair Road
A 19 year old male was arrested on NH Route 49 on an Electronic Bench Warrant
A 52 year old male was arrested on Pond Road for Driving After Revocation or Suspension
A 35 year old male was arrested for Driving After Revocation or Suspension and Suspended Registration that occurred on NH Route 49
Additionally the Campton Police made 103 motor vehicle stops issuing 88 warnings and 15 citations and investigated 6 motor vehicle accidents.
Lincoln man sentenced to NH State Prison for Campton Burglaries
On October 24, 2018 Sheldon Wallace, 45, of Lincoln, NH was sentenced in the Grafton County Superior Court to 2-4 years in the NH State Prison after pleading guilty to committing multiple burglaries in Campton last winter.
The Campton Police Department, who received cooperation from several citizens and the County Attorney’s Office during the investigation, worked diligently on the cases which ultimately led to his arrest and conviction.
VETERAN'S DAY - Just a reminder. On Monday, November 12 at 9 am, The Troop 58 Scouts will be joining the Campton Police in the Municipal Building Community Room to honor our veterans. Please come and show your support.
For the period of October 1 - October 31, 2018 the police department investigated 144 incidents, made 9 arrests, and responded to 596 calls for service.
Incidents included assaults, drug offenses, suspicious persons, driving under the influence, trespassing, harassment, disorderly conduct, fraud, thefts, and other offenses.
The following is a summary of arrests made by officers during this period. Please note that juvenile and town ordinance offenses are not included.
A 63 year old male was arrested on Bog Road for Driving or Operating Under the Influence 1st Offense and Disobeying an Officer
A 24 year old male was arrested for Receiving Stolen Property that occurred on US Route 3
A 30 year old female was arrested on NH Route 175 for Driving or Operating Under the Influence 1st Offense, Driving After Revocation or Suspension, and Indirect Criminal Contempt of Court
A 27 year old male was arrested on Ellsworth Hill Road for Driving After Revocation or Suspension
A 59 year old male was arrested on US Route 3 for Simple Assault
A 36 year old male was arrested on Red Sleigh Road for Domestic Violence: Criminal Threatening, Domestic Violence: Assault, 2 counts of Simple Assault, and Criminal Threatening
A 68 year old male was arrested on Bog Road for Aggravated DUI
Additionally the Campton Police made 166 motor vehicle stops issuing 118 warnings and 48 citations and investigated 10 motor vehicle accidents.
For the period of September 1 - September 30, 2018 the police department investigated 130 incidents, made 7 arrests, and responded to 467 calls for service.
Incidents included assaults, drug offenses, suspicious persons, driving under the influence, trespassing, harassment, disorderly conduct, fraud, thefts, and other offenses.
The following is a summary of arrests made by officers during this period. Please note that juvenile and town ordinance offenses are not included.
A 27 year old male was arrested for Criminal Trespass that occurred on NH Route 49
A 53 year old male was arrested for Theft that occurred on NH Route 49
A 56 year old female was arrested for Unsworn Falsification that occurred on Gearty Way
A 34 year old female was arrested for Criminal Threatening that occurred on Sugarbush Road
A 25 year old female was arrested for Simple Assault that occurred on US Route 3
A 40 year old male was arrested on US Route 3 for Driving or Operating under the Influence 2nd Offense and 2 counts of Possession of a Controlled/Narcotic Drug
Additionally the Campton Police made 147 motor vehicle stops issuing 105 warnings and 42 citations and investigated 8 motor vehicle accidents.
National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday October 27th, 10:00AM to 2:00PM
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
You can bring your unused or unwanted medications to the Campton Police Department for safe disposal located at 12 Gearty Way Campton, NH from 10:00AM - 2:00PM
**Update: owner has been located**
This friendly guy was found running on NH Route 175 in the area of the Congregational Church. Does anyone know who he belongs to?
Campton Police Officers Growing Beards in Support of local Child Advocacy Centers
New Hampshire’s Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) support child victims of physical and sexual abuse, as well those children who have witnessed violent crimes. CACs support these children in the early stages of criminal investigations by offering forensic interview services and by connecting them to important community resources.
To bring awareness to the cause a number of Grafton and Sullivan County Police Chiefs have authorized their officers who have pledged support to our local Child Advocacy Center to grow beards, mustaches or goatees; or nails (for female officers) during the month of October. Campton PD is proud of the great work of the Grafton and Sullivan County Child Advocacy Centers and want to thank YOU for supporting them in their efforts!
Please click the link below to make your donation to the Grafton & Sullivan County CAC
beardsforbucks.org/CamptonPD
Donations you make in support of this initiative are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
Thank you for your support!
DUI Arrest leads to Felony Drug Charges
On September 29th, 2018 at approximately 9:10PM Campton Police arrested a 40 year old male on US Route 3 for driving under the influence-2nd offense. During the arrest he was found to be in possession of a quantity of suspected cocaine and oxycodone, a scheduled II controlled drug.
He was subsequently charged with two felony counts of possession of controlled drugs and a class A misdemeanor of driving under the influence-2nd offense. Following his arrest he was bailed to appear in the Grafton County Superior Court on October 15th and transported to the Grafton County House of Corrections due to his intoxication.
We have a new guest who would like to go home now. This guy was found wandering in the Waterville Estates Ski Area on September 26 at 2pm. He has a collar but no tags. Give us a call if you know where he belongs 726-8874.
We have a set of Kia car keys, amongst other keys that were left at the Campton municipal building on election day. If you have been searching, a call to our office (726-8874) might solve your dilemma. We are just wondering how you got home!
25 arrested in drug sweep in Grafton County
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More than two dozen people were arrested Wednesday in what police called a major drug sweep in Grafton County.For the period of August 1 - August 31, 2018 the police department investigated 141 incidents, made 15 arrests, and responded to 480 calls for service.
Incidents included assaults, drug offenses, suspicious persons, driving under the influence, trespassing, harassment, disorderly conduct, fraud, thefts, and other offenses.
The following is a summary of arrests made by officers during this period. Please note that juvenile and town ordinance offenses are not included.
A 34 year old male was arrested on US Route 3 for Operating Under the Influence-2nd Offense
A 35 year old male was arrested on Osgood Road for 2 counts of Domestic Violence; 2nd Degree Assault and Criminal Threatening
A 30 year old male was arrested on Southmayd Street on 5 warrants for failing to appear for multiple court hearings
A 35 year old male was arrested on Winterbrook Road for Assault on a Police Officer and Resisting Arrest
A 48 year old male was arrested on Winterbrook Road for Assault on a Police Officer and Resisting Arrest
A 56 year old female was arrested on Winterbrook Road for Simple Assault and Resisting Arrest
A 52 year old female was arrested on Interstate 93 for Aggravated DWI-Speed, Transporting Alcoholic Beverage (Open Container), and Speed
A 36 year old female was indicted on 2 counts of Identity Fraud and 4 counts of Unauthorized Use of a Credit Card
A 30 year old male was arrested on NH Route 175 for Operating Under the Influence-1st Offense
A 45 year old male was arrested on Pond Road for Aggravated DWI-Attempting to Elude Police, Resisting Arrest, and Disobeying an Officer
A 30 year old male was arrested on US Route 3 on 2 bench warrants, 1 warrant for Bail Jumping and Indirect Criminal Contempt, and 1 warrant for failure to appear in Court
A 32 year old female was arrested on NH Route 175 for Driving after Revocation or Suspension and Suspended Registration
Additionally the Campton Police made 132 motor vehicle stops issuing 95 warnings and 37 citations and investigated 13 motor vehicle accidents.
The Campton Police Department is looking to identify this male in regards to an active investigation. If you recognize him please contact us at (603) 726-8874 or through our website www.camptonpd.org. You may remain anonymous if you wish.
Campton and Thornton arrest husband and wife after pursuit
On August 24, 2018 at approximately 9:15PM Campton Police attempted to stop a vehicle on Pond Road for a motor vehicle violation. The operator later identified as John Cox, 45 of South Weymouth, MA refused to stop and attempted to elude officers.
The vehicle was pursued to Snowood Drive in Thornton where the male operator fled in to a residence while being pursued by police.
Cox then refused to come out of the residence while police obtained warrants to enter the residence and arrest Cox.
After obtaining the warrants police from Campton and Thornton entered the residence and arrested Cox on the charges of driving under the influence, disobeying a police officer, and resisting arrest. Also arrested was Cox's wife, Nicole Cox, 43,on a charge of hindering her husband's arrest.
John Cox was subsequently held on cash bail and transported to the Grafton County House of Corrections pending his arraignment on September 10th in the Plymouth Court. Nicole Cox was released on personal recognizance bail. Campton and Thornton Police were assisted by State Police and the Woodstock Police Department.
Congratulations to Officer Arias on his recent graduation from the 176th NH Police Academy.
Each Police Academy graduate has completed intensive on-site training intended to give them the core knowledge necessary to work as a police officer. The police academy is 16 weeks long and requires the recruits to live on-site, except for weekends. The Academy is paramilitary in nature, and requires military discipline.
They receive classroom training in laws, ethics, report writing, human relations, and many other topics. They also receive practical and scenario-based training on everything from traffic stops and defensive tactics to building searches.
Officer Arias is excited to serve the community and will be assigned to field training with one of the Department's Field Training Officers.