Hillsboro NH Police Department

10/30/2026

Couldn't agree more! Standard-issue dragon.

The Hillsboro-Deering School District is lucky to have the Best Crossing Guard in the business! Thank-you Holly Mooney for making us all smile everyday!

10/28/2026

The Hillsboro Police Department is proud to announce that last month, Officer Dustin was recognized at the Congressional Law Enforcement Award Ceremony for his actions in saving a life.While his actions alone are worthy of recognition, they are

10/28/2026

10/24/2026

Hillsboro, NH - On October 23, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Hillsboro Police responded to Windsor Road after a resident reported that a man pointed a fi***rm at her as she drove by.
Officers located the suspect, identified as 67-year-old Sterling Silva of Hillsboro, but did not find a fi***rm in his possession.
Based on the investigation, officers searched a nearby wooded area. A K-9 trained in fi***rm detection was deployed and located a fi***rm and loaded magazine concealed beneath leaves near a tree.
Silva was arrested on multiple counts of Criminal Threatening, Falsifying Physical Evidence, and Reckless Conduct with a Deadly Weapon. He was held without bail pending arraignment on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or has information that could assist with the investigation is asked to contact the police department.

10/21/2026

Hillsboro, NH - The Hillsboro Police Department announces that, Daniel Kramer, age 38, of Deering, New Hampshire, was sentenced in the Hillsborough County Superior Court Northern District on drug and fi***rms charges.The defendant pleaded...

10/10/2026

NEWS RELEASE

Hillsboro, NH - On October 9, 2026, at approximately 5:47 p.m., a Hillsboro Police Officer attempted to stop a vehicle on West Main Street, near Sampan Restaurant, for a motor vehicle violation.

The driver refused to stop and continued traveling on West Main Street before eventually stopping in the Shaw’s Supermarket parking lot.

Once stopped, the driver refused to exit his vehicle and remained inside for several minutes as additional officers arrived to assist. Officers repeatedly directed the driver to exit the vehicle. Although he eventually complied, he continued to disregard their commands once outside and was taken into custody.

The driver was identified as Matthew Galya, 59, of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Galya was transported to Concord Hospital for evaluation.

Galya was charged with Disobeying an Officer and Resisting Arrest/Detention. He is scheduled to appear in court on November 17, 2026.

The Hillsboro Police Department was assisted by the Antrim, Henniker, and Greenfield Police Departments, as well as Hillsboro Ambulance.

10/09/2026

NEWS RELEASE

Pursuit Ends in Rollover After Driver Accelerates Toward Officers

Hillsboro, NH - On October 9, 2026, at approximately 3:10 a.m., officers from the Hillsboro Police Department responded to Cumberland Farms on Henniker Street for a report of a suspicious vehicle.

As an officer arrived, a vehicle was observed leaving the parking lot without its headlights on. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver refused to pull over and fled at a high rate of speed. Officers pursued the vehicle from Hillsboro into Antrim, where the driver turned off the headlights, causing officers to temporarily lose sight of it.

Hillsboro officers subsequently located the vehicle on Thompsons Crossing in Antrim. While the officers were outside their cruiser, the driver suddenly accelerated toward them, forcing both officers to run for safety to avoid being struck by the vehicle.

The driver continued fleeing at a high rate of speed before losing control of the vehicle on the dirt roadway. The vehicle went off the road, traveled down an embankment, and rolled over.

Officers immediately took the driver, identified as Christopher Johnson, age 32, of Sharon, NH, into custody.

Johnson sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries. A passenger in the vehicle sustained minor injuries. Both were treated at the scene by Antrim Ambulance and transported to the hospital.

Further investigation revealed that Johnson was out on bail following an arrest in Rhode Island on October 1, 2026, involving similar circumstances.

As a result of this incident, Johnson faces numerous criminal charges filed by both the Hillsboro and Antrim Police Departments.

Hillsboro Police Department Charges:

- Reckless Conduct with a Deadly Weapon (Felony)
- Domestic Violence Kidnapping (Felony)
- Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated (Felony)
- Disobeying an Officer
- Criminal Restraint
- Reckless Operation
- Speeding
- Traffic Signal Violation
- Expired Registration
- Lights Required

Antrim Police Department Charges:

- Reckless Conduct with a Deadly Weapon (Felony)
- Second Degree Assault – 2 Counts (Felony)
- Domestic Violence Kidnapping (Felony)
- Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated (Felony)
- Disobeying an Officer (Felony)
- Criminal Restraint
- Reckless Operation
- Speeding
- Left of Center
- Expired Registration
- Lights Required

Johnson is scheduled to be arraigned on October 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., in the 6th Circuit Court, District Division, Hillsborough.

The Hillsboro Police Department was assisted by the Antrim NH Police Department, Henniker Police Department, Peterborough, New Hampshire, Police Department, and Antrim Fire and Ambulance.

09/30/2026

Update: Road is Open

⚠️ House fire on Bridge Street. A section of Bridge Street is currently closed.

Please use Manselville Road to Union Street as a detour.

09/27/2026

Chief Parsons and Officer Patten were honored to participate in the Run for the Fallen in Manchester today alongside Governor Kelly Ayotte. It was a privilege to join others in honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.