Kingston, NH Police Department

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

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10/02/2026

The Kingston Police Department would like to make residents aware of a recent scam targeting elderly members of our community.
A Kingston resident was contacted by an individual claiming to be HGTV television personality David Bromstad. The scammer attempted to convince the victim to send $20,000 for what was described as an investment property opportunity.
This was a scam. Please remember that scammers often impersonate celebrities, public figures, or trusted individuals to gain a victim’s confidence and persuade them to send money.
If you are contacted with a similar investment opportunity, do not send money or provide personal information. If you believe you have been targeted by a scam, please contact the Kingston Police Department.

10/01/2026

September 2026 Arrest Log

09/11/2026

SCAM ALERT FROM CHIEF JOHNSON

The Kingston Police Department would like to make residents aware of a concerning scam call recently received by an elderly member of our community.

The resident received a telephone call from an individual claiming to be Lt. Garvin of the Kingston Police Department. The caller told the resident that he had warrants out of Texas and attempted to obtain his banking information. The caller also referenced the U.S. Marshals Service and Social Security Administration in an apparent attempt to make the situation sound legitimate and urgent.

What makes this particular scam especially concerning is that Lt. Garvin is, in fact, a Kingston Police officer. The individual responsible for this call used the correct name and rank of one of our officers in an attempt to gain the resident's trust.

The resident did the right thing by calling the Kingston Police Department to verify that we have a Lt. Garvin. He was told that we do. Unfortunately, because no additional details about the original call were provided at that time, we were not immediately aware that someone was impersonating Lt. Garvin. We have since learned what occurred and want to make our residents aware.

Please remember: A Kingston Police officer will NEVER call you and ask for your banking information. We will not demand money, gift cards, wire transfers or other forms of payment over the telephone to resolve an alleged warrant.

Scammers can obtain the names of real police officers and other public officials online. Hearing a familiar or legitimate name does not necessarily mean the person calling you is actually that individual.

If you receive a call like this, do not provide any personal or financial information. Hang up and call the Kingston Police Department directly at 603-642-5742 to verify the call.

Please take a moment to share this information, particularly with elderly family members, friends and neighbors who may be more vulnerable to these types of scams.

Chief Joel Johnson
Kingston Police Department

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09/10/2026

The Kingston Police Department arrested a Kingston man who was wanted in the State of Maine following an investigation conducted by law enforcement officials there.

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office in Maine issued an active arrest warrant for John Defina of Kingston, New Hampshire, charging him with four counts of Unlawful Sexual Contact and two counts of Unlawful Sexual Touching involving a minor.

After being notified of the outstanding Maine warrant, Kingston Police Lieutenant Andrew Garvin and PFC Jared Ward located Defina at his Kingston residence, where he was taken into custody without incident.

Defina was arrested by the Kingston Police Department on a New Hampshire charge of Fugitive from Justice based on the outstanding warrant from the State of Maine.

Defina was transported to the Rockingham County Jail, where he is being held pending arraignment today in the 10th Circuit Court in Brentwood, New Hampshire. He is awaiting extradition to the State of Maine to answer to the charges filed there.

As with all criminal matters, the charges are allegations, and the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Chief Joel Johnson
Kingston Police Department

09/01/2026

August 2026 Arrest Log

08/31/2026

Kingston Police Dept would like to remind everyone that school is back in session. Our School Resource Officer, Schiavone, is just as excited as the students. We hope all the students, teachers and support staff have an amazing year.

08/03/2026

July 2026 Arrest Log