For the period of April 1 to April 30, 2021 the police department logged 721 calls for service, investigated 79 incidents and made 20 arrests. 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 arrests are not included. ![]()
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A 31 year old male was arrested for manufacturing methamphetamine on Riverside Drive![]()
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A 26 year old male was arrested on Southmayd St for possession of methamphetamine, unregistered vehicle, and driving after suspension![]()
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A 24 year old male was arrested on Riverside Drive for possession of methamphetamine, possession of fentanyl, and a warrant for the Merrimack County Sheriff's Office![]()
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A 61 year old male was arrested for possession of methamphetamine on NH Route 175![]()
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A 21 year old male was arrested for domestic violence assault and criminal threatening on Blair Road![]()
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A 28 year old male was arrested for failure to comply with his sex offender registration requirements![]()
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A 46 year old male was arrested for simple assault on Page Road![]()
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A 21 year old male was arrested for simple assault on Page Road![]()
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A 22 year old male was arrested for simple assault on Owl Street![]()
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A 57 year old male was arrested on NH Route 49 for driving under the influence![]()
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A 61 year old male was arrested on NH Route 49 for driving after suspension![]()
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A 28 year old female was arrested on NH Route 49 for driving after suspension and driving with suspended registrations.![]()
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A 34 year old female was arrested on Ellsworth Hill Road on a bench warrant![]()
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An intoxicated male was taken in to protective custody![]()
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A 70 year old male was arrested on NH Route 49 for driving after suspension![]()
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A 40 year old female was arrested on NH Route 49 on a bench warrant![]()
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A 40 year old male was arrested for bail jumping![]()
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An intoxicated female was taken in to protective custody![]()
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Additionally Campton Police made 140 motor vehicle stops issuing 134 warnings and 6 citations and investigated 4 motor vehicle accidents.
Investigation Leads to Arrest for Manufacturing Methamphetamine![]()
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On April 30, 2021 the Campton Police Department acting on a warrant arrested;![]()
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James Previe-Prescott, age 31 of Campton![]()
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for manufacturing methamphetamine, a felony crime punishable by up to 30 years in prison. The arrest was the result of an investigation into several “one-pot” methamphetamine labs that were located and seized on April 4, 2021 by members of the Campton Police Department and the DEA Clandestine Laboratory Enforcement Team in the area of Riverside Drive. One-pot meth labs are extremely dangerous because the chemicals could explode at any moment.![]()
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Following the investigation Detectives from the Campton Police Department and Plymouth Police Department worked collaboratively to locate Mr. Previe-Prescott in Plymouth and take him into custody without incident. ![]()
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At the time of this offense Mr. Previe-Prescott was already released on bail on at least 10 separate cases. Following this most recent arrest Mr. Previe-Prescott was held on preventative detention and transported to the Grafton County House of Corrections for arraignment in the Grafton County Superior Court on 05/03/21
Officer Brady Graduates 184th N.H. Police Academy![]()
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On April 23, 2021 Officer Brady graduated from the N.H. Police Academy after completing 16 weeks of classroom and practical training. The training consists of academic subjects such as criminal code and constitutional law; practical subjects such as human relations; and physical skills subjects such as defensive tactics, emergency driving, and firearms. The tests consist both of written tests and practical skills demonstrations such as driving and firearms qualifications.![]()
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Officer Brady who was hired in August 2020 has already completed his field training and will immediately start patrol duties upon his return. Please join us in congratulating Officer Brady and welcoming him back to our community!
On April 1, 2021 at approximately 3:15PM Campton Police stopped a vehicle on NH Route 49 for a motor vehicle violation. Further investigation revealed that the 57 year old male operator was intoxicated. The driver was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence and transported to the Grafton County House of Corrections for protective custody.
On April 2, 2021 at approximately 08:50AM Campton Police stopped a vehicle on Southmayd Road after observing a motor vehicle violation. Further investigation revealed that the 26 year old male operator was in possession of a quantity of methamphetamine. He was subsequently arrested for possession of methamphetamine, driving after suspension, and unregistered vehicle. Following the arrest he was bailed to appear in the Grafton County Superior Court.
For the period of March 1 to March 31, 2021 the police department logged 669 calls for service, investigated 102 incidents and made 10 arrests. 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 arrests are not included. ![]()
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A 40 year old male was arrested for sexual assault, stalking, and simple assault![]()
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A 34 year old male was arrested on Gearty Way on a bench warrant![]()
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A 31 year old male was arrested on Riverside Drive for bail jumping and a bench warrant![]()
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A 47 year old male was arrested for simple assault and criminal trespassing on NH Route 175![]()
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A 46 year old male was arrested for bail jumping![]()
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A 63 year old male was arrested on NH Route 49 for driving after suspension (DWI)![]()
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Additionally Campton Police made 60 motor vehicle stops issuing warnings and investigated 2 motor vehicle accidents
The Campton Police Department is attempting to locate the owner of this dog. If you recognize the dog or it belongs to you please contact Campton PD (603) 726-8874
For the period of February 1 to February 28, 2021 the police department logged 538 calls for service, investigated 78 incidents and made 19 arrests. 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 arrests are not included. ![]()
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A 30 year old male was arrested for burglary on Carla Court![]()
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A 27 year old female was arrested for criminal liability for conduct of another (accomplice to burglary) on Carla Court![]()
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A 31 year old male was arrested on NH Route 49 for possession of fentanyl and possession of methamphetamine![]()
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A 46 year old male was arrested on Riverside Drive for possession of methamphetamine and a warrant from the Grafton County Sheriff's Office![]()
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A 63 year old male was arrested on Wanosha Trail for False Report to Law Enforcement![]()
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A 39 year old female was arrested for domestic violence assault on Back Street![]()
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A 34 year old female was arrested on NH Route 49 on a warrant for the Grafton County Sheriff's Office![]()
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An intoxicated male was taken in to protective custody![]()
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A 31 year old female was arrested on a bench warrant on Gearty Way![]()
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A 33 year old female was arrested on US Route 3 for domestic violence assault![]()
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A 29 year old male was arrested on NH Route 49 on a warrant for possession of methamphetamine from Center Harbor PD![]()
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A 30 year old female was arrested for criminal threatening on NH Route 175![]()
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A 31 year old male was arrested on a warrant for bail jumping![]()
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A 37 year old male was arrested for criminal mischief, negligent driving, and conduct after an accident on Blair Road![]()
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A 40 year old male was arrested on Osgood Road for domestic violence assault![]()
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A 46 year old male was arrested on Briarcliff Circle for domestic violence assault and criminal mischief![]()
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A 49 year old female was arrested for bail jumping![]()
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A 60 year old male was arrested for issuing bad checks![]()
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Additionally Campton Police made 39 motor vehicle stops issuing 38 warnings and 1 citation and investigated 7 motor vehicle accidents
Update on Campton Shooting Investigation![]()
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For immediate release: February 13, 2021![]()
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On February 7, 2021 at approximately 8:20PM Campton Police and Fire were dispatched to Wanosha Trail in the Waterville Estates after receiving a 911 call from an adult male reporting he had been shot while outside of his residence by an unknown assailant. ![]()
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Upon arrival Police located the male suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to an upper extremity. The male was treated on scene and transported to the hospital by the Campton-Thornton Fire Department. Police immediately began their investigation and recovered evidence that indicated there was no danger to the public. ![]()
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Campton Police have now determined that the gunshot wound was likely the result of a negligent discharge and the information reported to the police concerning the shooting was false. Nobody has been charged at this time however charges are anticipated.![]()
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Campton Police were assisted at the scene by the New Hampshire State Police, Holderness Police Department and the Thornton Police Department. ![]()
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Authority: Chief Kevin Foss
Campton Shooting Investigation![]()
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On February 7, 2021 at approximately 8:20PM Campton Police and Fire were dispatched to Wanosha Trail in the Waterville Estates for a reported shooting. Upon arrival Police located an adult male suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The male was treated on scene and transported to the hospital by the Campton-Thornton Fire Department. ![]()
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The circumstances around the shooting remain under investigation and there is no indication that there is any danger to the public. ![]()
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Campton Police were assisted at the scene by the New Hampshire State Police and the Thornton Police Department. ![]()
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No further information will be released at this time.
For the period of January 1 to January 31, 2021 the police department logged 702 calls for service, investigated 87 incidents and made 15 arrests. Incidents included assaults, drug offenses, suspicious persons, driving under the influence, trespassing, harassment, disorderly conduct, fraud, thefts, and other offenses.![]()
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The following is a summary of arrests made by officers during this period. Please note that juvenile arrests are not included. ![]()
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A 25 year old male was arrested on US Route 3 for robbery, simple assault, criminal mischief, and disorderly conduct![]()
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A 31 year old male was arrested for burglary on Carla Court![]()
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A 31 year old female was arrested for possession of methamphetamine on NH Route 175![]()
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A 25 year old male was arrested on Owl Street for driving under the influence - 2nd offense![]()
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A 26 year old female was arrested on Interstate 93 for driving after revocation or suspension (subsequent offense)![]()
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A 19 year old male was arrested on a warrant for bail jumping![]()
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A 38 year old male was arrested for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and driving after revocation or suspension![]()
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A 21 year old female was arrested on a warrant for bail jumping![]()
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A 52 year old male was arrested for unsworn falsification![]()
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An individual was taken into custody for an involuntary emergency admission![]()
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A 32 year old male was arrested on NH Route 49 for driving after revocation or suspension and driving with suspended registrations![]()
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A 31 year old male was arrested on NH Route 49 for counterfeit number plates, false registration sicker, and unregistered vehicle![]()
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A 34 year old female was arrested on NH Route 49 on a bench warrant and for possession of controlled drugs (methylphenidate)![]()
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A 30 year old female was arrested on a warrant for failure to answer a summons![]()
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Additionally Campton Police made 165 motor vehicle stops issuing 153 warnings and 12 citations and investigated 10 motor vehicle accidents
Massachusetts Man Charged with Robbery![]()
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On January 29, 2021 at approximately 7:45PM Campton Police responded to Chesley's Mini Mart for a report of a disturbance. Upon arrival police learned that a male later identified as;![]()
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Jean Yates, 24, of Tyngsboro MA![]()
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had attempted to flee the store with stolen merchandise and assaulted an employee who intervened. ![]()
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Yates was subsequently arrested and charged with Robbery (class B felony), Simple Assault, Criminal Mischief (Vandalism), and Disorderly Conduct. He also had an outstanding warrant for theft from Hudson PD.![]()
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Following the arrest Yates was released on personal recognizance bail and ordered to appear in Grafton County Superior Court. Campton Police were assisted on scene by the Thornton Police Department and NH State Police.
*Update* Ethan Mitchell Strong was arrested without incident in Littleton, NH![]()
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The District of New Hampshire - New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force has been requested to assist in the location and arrest of Belknap County Sheriff’s Office fugitive, Ethan Mitchell STRONG. STRONG is wanted for Failing to Appear for arraignment on a charge of Reckless Conduct with a Deadly Weapon (Vehicle). STRONG was last known to reside in Campton, NH but his current whereabouts are unknown.![]()
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If you know of the whereabouts of Mr. STRONG, or have observed a person that resembles him, please contact the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, or your local police.![]()
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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO APPREHEND THIS PERSON YOURSELF. REPORT ANY INFORMATION TO THE NEAREST USMS DISTRICT OFFICE at (603) 225-1632, or call 1-877-WANTED-2, or submit a WEB-TIP, or TEXT NHTIP with any information to TIP411.![]()
Local Contact: Task Force Officer/Special Deputy US Marshal Scott CORBETT --- (603) 225-1632
For the period of December 1 to December 31, 2020 the police department logged 711 calls for service, investigated 98 incidents and made 23 arrests. 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 arrests are not included. ![]()
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A 39 year old male was arrested on NH Route 49 for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and driving after suspension![]()
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A 25 year old male was arrested on NH Route 49 for possession of methamphetamine![]()
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A 32 year old male was indicted for possession of heroin on Weetamoo Trail.![]()
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A 32 year old male was indicted for fraudulent use of a credit card (Class A felony) on Perch Pond Road![]()
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A 37 year old male was arrested on Carla Court for domestic violence assault, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest![]()
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A 33 year old female was arrested on Chandler Hill Road for criminal trespassing and possession of methamphetamine![]()
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A 29 year old male was arrested on Chandler Hill Road for criminal trespassing![]()
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A 45 year old male was arrested on Page Road for criminal mischief![]()
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A 28 year old male was arrested on Carla Court on a warrant from the Grafton County Sheriff’s Office![]()
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A male was taken in to custody for an involuntary emergency admission![]()
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A 30 year old male was arrested for issuing bad checks![]()
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A 60 year old female was arrested on a warrant from Bristol PD![]()
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A 49 year old female was arrested for bail jumping![]()
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A 38 year old male was arrested for negligent driving, criminal mischief, conduct after an accident, operating without a valid license, use of a mobile device while driving, and M/V limitations on the Blair Covered Bridge![]()
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A 23 year old male was arrested for bail jumping![]()
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A 38 year old male was arrested on Village Road for bail jumping![]()
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A 31 year old male was arrested on Reservoir Road for unsworn falsification![]()
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A 31 year old male was arrested for bail jumping![]()
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A 31 year old male was arrested for indirect criminal contempt of court![]()
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A 42 year old female was arrested for bail jumping![]()
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A 28 year old male was arrested on Carla Court for violation of a protective order![]()
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A male was taken in to protective custody for alcohol intoxication![]()
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A 32 year old male was arrested on Southmayd Rd for driving after suspension and suspended registrations![]()
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Additionally Campton Police made 105 motor vehicle stops issuing 96 warnings and 9 citations and investigated 5 motor vehicle accidents
Campton Police Department Welcomes Officer![]()
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On December 28th, 2020 Officer Ethan Recco was sworn in as a member of the Campton Police Department. Officer Recco has been a certified police officer in New Hampshire for over two years having previously worked for the Ossipee Police Department. Officer Recco grew up in southern NH and is excited to work in an area that he always enjoyed visiting. Please join us in welcoming him to our community!
Update on Blair Bridge Damage![]()
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On December 15, 2020 at approximately 1:50PM a 2017 Hino box truck drove across the Blair Bridge disregarding the posted height and weight limits and damaged 17 wooden braces and then left the scene. The company and driver involved have since been identified by Campton Police and are cooperating with the investigation. Charges are anticipated to be filed once the investigation is complete.![]()
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This is the second such hit and run accident in a month involving an oversized vehicle on the Blair Bridge. In the prior incident that occurred on November 17th the driver has been arrested and is facing several charges to include negligent driving, operating without a valid license, criminal mischief, and conduct after an accident (hit and run). ![]()
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The Bridge is currently open and safe for travel, however it will likely need to be closed for a brief period of time for repairs. The Police Department will put out a notification when the repairs and closure are scheduled. ![]()
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-Chief Foss
Suspicious Activity leads to Drug Distribution Arrest![]()
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On December 8, 2020 at approximately 09:45AM Campton Police responded to NH Route 49 to investigate a report of suspicious activity in a vehicle. Based upon their investigation and with the assistance of a NH State Police narcotics detection K-9 Campton Police applied for and were granted a search warrant for the vehicle. The search warrant led to the seizure of approximately 1/2 ounce of methamphetamine and the driver;![]()
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Robert Ayer, 39, of Ashland![]()
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was subsequently arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and driving after revocation or suspension (subsequent). ![]()
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The passenger, Brandon Kenneson, 25, of Ashland was subsequently arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine. Following the arrests Ayer was held without bail and transported to the Grafton County House of Corrections to await a bail hearing while Kenneson was bailed and released to appear in the Grafton County Superior Court at a later date.