Plainfield NH Police Department

10/18/2026

Saturday is a part of the DEA national effort, but as a reminder you can drop off unwanted meds year round in the drop box in our lobby. Thanks for cleaning them out and keeping our community safer.

10/09/2026

10/03/2026

Congratulations on your retirement Chief!

08/29/2026

PLAINFIELD SPIRIT DAY is HERE! Tonight, 5-10PM, Plainfield Elementary School. Everyone please drive carefully, Leave nothing but footprints behind, and Have a nice Plainfield Evening! See you there!

08/17/2026

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UPDATE: DRIVER DECEASED AFTER DWI CRASH IN PLAINFIELD

Clayton Ezequelle, the driver of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado, died on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from injuries suffered in the crash.

Michael Martin III was held on preventive detention following his release from the hospital. Inquiries related to the criminal charges filed in this case should be directed to the Sullivan County Attorney’s Office.

No further information is available at this time.

INITIAL NEWS RELEASE:
PLAINFIELD, N.H. – Three people were hurt in an impairment-related crash in Plainfield.

At 8:03 p.m., Tuesday, August 11, 2026, members of the Plainfield Police Department requested State Police assistance with a reported crash on Route 12A at the intersection of Beauty Hill Road in Plainfield. State Troopers assigned to the Troop C and Troop D barracks, as well as the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction (C.A.R.) Unit, responded.

The preliminary investigation determined that the driver of a red 2025 Toyota Tacoma, later identified as Michael Martin III, 18, of Claremont, was traveling southbound at a high rate of speed when, in the area of Beauty Hill Road, he crashed into a tan 2013 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Clayton Ezequelle, 53, of White River Junction, Vermont, causing significant damage. The Silverado then caught fire.

Ezequelle suffered life-threatening injuries, while Martin and his passenger were seriously injured. All three were transported to a regional hospital for treatment.

Martin was later arrested on charges of felony aggravated driving while intoxicated (DWI), felony reckless conduct with a deadly weapon, and other violation-level offenses. He is scheduled to be arraigned in Claremont District Court on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

Troopers were assisted by members of the Plainfield police and fire departments, the Lebanon police and fire departments, the Cornish Fire Department, and the Windsor, VT, Fire/EMS.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Trooper Anthony LaPlaca at [email protected].

08/12/2026

NEWS RELEASE: MULTIPLE PEOPLE SERIOUSLY INJURED AFTER DWI CRASH

PLAINFIELD, N.H. – Three people were hurt in an impairment-related crash in Plainfield.

At 8:03 p.m., Tuesday, August 11, 2026, members of the Plainfield Police Department requested State Police assistance with a reported crash on Route 12A at the intersection of Beauty Hill Road in Plainfield. State Troopers assigned to the Troop C and Troop D barracks, as well as the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction (C.A.R.) Unit, responded.

The preliminary investigation determined that the driver of a red 2025 Toyota Tacoma, later identified as Michael Martin III, 18, of Claremont, was traveling southbound at a high rate of speed when, in the area of Beauty Hill Road, he crashed into a tan 2013 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Clayton Ezequelle, 53, of White River Junction, Vermont, causing significant damage. The Silverado then caught fire.

Ezequelle suffered life-threatening injuries, while Martin and his passenger were seriously injured. All three were transported to a regional hospital for treatment.

Martin was later arrested on charges of felony aggravated driving while intoxicated (DWI), felony reckless conduct with a deadly weapon, and other violation-level offenses. He is scheduled to be arraigned in Claremont District Court on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

Troopers were assisted by members of the Plainfield police and fire departments, the Lebanon police and fire departments, the Cornish Fire Department, and the Windsor, VT, Fire/EMS.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Trooper Anthony LaPlaca at [email protected].

07/15/2026

Here is what we know from the NHDOT about Main Street in Meriden Village:
For Immediate Release
July 14, 2026
Drainage Improvement Work on Main Street in Plainfield
Traffic will be impacted for several weeks
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) will address long-standing drainage issues on Main Street between the westerly driveway of Kimball Union Academy’s Miller Bicentennial Hall and the intersection with Campus Center Drive in Plainfield. Improvements will include stormwater management, replacement of culverts, drainage structures, and catch basins.
Weather permitting, work will begin on Monday, July 20, 2026 until approximately Friday, August 7, 2026. Work will be scheduled between 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Access to the Meriden United States Post Office and private driveways within the work zone will be maintained and local traffic will be permitted on both sides of the road closure. Through truck traffic shall utilize Stage Road.
Message boards, traffic control devices, and flaggers will be used to notify road users of the construction activities. Road users are also encouraged to sign up for free, real-time construction and traffic related messages (text or email) from https://newengland511.org/.
NHDOT Contacts:
Ross Wood, Assistant District 2 Engineer, (603) 448-2654
Jennifer Lane, Chief Communications Officer, (603) 271-6495
NH Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 483 | 7 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03302-0483

07/05/2026

It was a great day for a parade.

The actual parade starts at 4:40, but there was so much good footag...

07/04/2026

Reminder of today’s parade route and road closure and detours.

***4th of July Parade Road Closure and Detour Reminder***
Road Closure and Detours will be in effect starting at 10:45 AM till the completion of the parade which will be approx. 11:45 AM.
Please drive with caution in the area of the parade as there will be plenty of activities in the area with increased foot traffic.

DETOUR
(A) 21 Stage Rd, Plainfield, NH
03781, USA
(B) 967 Stage Rd, Plainfield, NH
03781, USA

DETOUR
(A) 967 Stage Rd, Plainfield, NH
03781, USA
(B) 8 Westgate Rd, Plainfield, NH
03781, USA

NH RT 12A Closed from Westgate Road to Stage Road,
detour on Westgate, to Spencer, back to Stage.
Daniels Rd. closed to thru traffic. Local traffic only.