Bristol NH Police Department

09/15/2026

💙 Standing With Sgt. Drouin and the Franklin Police Department 💙

The Bristol Police Department has always had a great working relationship with our neighbors at the Franklin Police Department. Our departments work side-by-side often, and when one of our law enforcement family members is facing a difficult time, we stand with them.

Sgt. Drouin is currently battling Progressive Bulbar Palsy (PBP), a rare and fast-progressing form of ALS. As he undergoes medical treatment and faces the challenges ahead, Sgt. Drouin and his family could use the support of the communities they have served.

We are asking our Bristol and Newfound Area community to join us in supporting Sgt. Drouin, his family, and our friends at the Franklin Police Department.

If you are able, please consider donating to the GoFundMe page attached to this post. Every donation, share, and show of support can make a difference for Sgt. Drouin and his family during this difficult time.

Franklin PD, Sgt. Drouin, and the entire Drouin family — your neighbors here in Bristol and the Newfound Area stand with you. 💙

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08/24/2026

Come visit the Bristol Police Department at Bristol Old Home Day!

Saturday, August 29
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Kelly Park

We’ll have:

• Kids’ obstacle course
• Photos with K9 Maybel
• Updates for your child’s DNA scent swab for Maybel
• Franklin Regional SOU
• NH Fish and Game
• Kids’ bike helmets while supplies last
• Ice cream

We’ll also have Maybel T-shirts and Bristol Police Association coins available:

• Old Maybel T-shirts — $15
• Old Maybel T-shirt and PD coin — $20
• Police Association coins — $10
• New Maybel T-shirts — $20

Donations toward the department’s new drone program will also be accepted.

Please note: The shirt pictured on the flyer is not the shirt design being sold at the event.

Thank you to Gifford’s Ice Cream and The Big Catch for providing the ice cream, and to Hannaford for donating the ice cream cones!

We hope to see everyone there!

08/21/2026

A big thank you to the snorkeler who made quite the discovery yesterday while passing under the West Shore Bridge—a gr***de!

The snorkeler immediately contacted the Bristol Police Department, and we requested assistance from the New Hampshire State Police Bomb Squad. Thank you to the Bomb Squad for their quick response and assistance in safely handling the situation.

Luckily, it was a warm day, because Trooper Stubbs got the honors of going for a swim to retrieve it!

We appreciate the snorkeler for doing exactly the right thing: don’t touch it, keep your distance, and contact law enforcement immediately.

08/21/2026

ADVANCED NARCOTICS OPERATIONS TRAINING

The Bristol Police Department would like to thank the Northeast Counterdrug Training Center for providing Advanced Narcotics Operations training this week.

We were proud to host this valuable training opportunity alongside the Alexandria NH Police and welcome law enforcement officers from across the country to Bristol.

A special thank you to the Tapply-Thompson Community Center for allowing us to use their building for the training and Freudenberg-NOK for providing the use of their parking lot.

We appreciate the support from our community partners that allows us to bring high-quality law enforcement training right here to Bristol.

08/14/2026

Awesome work by these seniors! Their hard work is much appreciated. The robot they built is a great addition and will be a valuable tool for the SOU team!

08/04/2026

Owner located**

🐶 Dog Found – Help Us Find the Owner! 🐶

The Bristol Police Department currently has a dog in our custody and is looking to reunite it with its owner.

If you believe this may be your dog, or you know who the owner is, please contact the Bristol Police Department at 603-744-1212.

Please be prepared to describe the dog and provide identifying information so we can ensure it is returned to the correct owner.

Thank you for helping us get this pup back home!

07/29/2026

Honoring Trooper Raymond Bailey Sr.

If you noticed a large law enforcement presence this morning in the South Main Street and Church Street area, it was in honor of the funeral procession for Trooper Raymond Bailey Sr.

Trooper Bailey dedicated 20 years of service to the State of New Hampshire, including many years patrolling the Bristol and Newfound Region. Beyond his service as a New Hampshire State Trooper, he was a valued member of our community who raised his family here in Bristol and left a lasting impact on those who knew him.

Out of respect for his dedicated service to both the State of New Hampshire and the Town of Bristol, members of the New Hampshire State Police, New Hampshire Fish and Game Conservation Officers, and the Bristol Police Department came together to honor him as he was laid to rest.

We extend our deepest condolences to the Bailey family, friends, and all who had the privilege of serving alongside him.

Rest easy, Trooper Bailey. Thank you for your service and your commitment to the people of New Hampshire. You will not be forgotten. 🇺🇸💙

07/24/2026

Update, West Shore is open. Great work by the Bristol NH Fire Department and responding towns!

🚨 Traffic Alert – Please Avoid the Area 🚨

Please avoid West Shore Road, just east of Shackett’s Store, as the Bristol Fire Department is currently responding to a second-alarm structure fire.

Please do not travel to the area to watch the incident. Additional traffic only creates congestion and makes it more difficult for emergency responders to access the scene safely.

Residents: If you live west of Manor Estates, you will not be able to get through at this time. Please use an alternate route or delay your travel until the incident is under control.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as emergency personnel work to bring this incident under control.

07/23/2026

🐻 Never a Dull Moment in Bristol! 🐻

You never know what a shift with the Bristol Police Department will bring!

Today, Lt. Woodward and Chief Bean responded to a report of a young black bear cub with its head stuck inside a plastic jug. When they arrived, it quickly became clear that the cub’s mother was staying close by and wasn’t about to leave her little one.

While waiting for a New Hampshire Fish and Game biologist to arrive, an opportunity presented itself. With the mother bear briefly distracted, Lt. Woodward safely grabbed the cub and placed it in his cruiser before transporting it a short distance away to a safe location.

Once there, Lt. Woodward carefully held the cub while Chief Bean cut the plastic jug free from around its head. As soon as it was released, the cub took off running into the woods, where it was soon reunited with its mother.

A great outcome for everyone involved—and a reminder to properly dispose of containers and trash. Items like plastic jugs can become dangerous traps for curious wildlife.

We’re happy this story had a bear-y happy ending! 🐻❤️