New Hampshire State Police

31/10/2026

COLD CASES: UNSOLVED HOMICIDE 🚨

Name: Daniel O'Connell
Discovered: 10/31/1971 in Loudon
Status: Unsolved homicide

Daniel O'Connell, 28, of Lowell, Massachusetts, was found dead in a wooded area off of Route 106 in Loudon on Sunday, October 31, 1971. An autopsy revealed that Daniel died as a result of sh***un wounds. He also suffered blunt force injuries to his head and face, which contributed to his death.

🚨 Help us solve this case and bring justice to the family of the victim. Submit tips to the Cold Case Unit using the Tip Form: https://business.nh.gov/ColdCaseTips/Tip.aspx?Victim=Daniel%20O%27Connell, or at [email protected].

31/10/2026

Partygoers, when you go out tonight, stay safe and remember:

- Before drinking, choose a designated driver, or schedule a ridesharing, ride-hailing or taxi service.
- If you drink, do not drive. Even a small amount of alcohol can affect driving ability.
- While walking outside, carry a flashlight or a glow-stick, making sure others can see you in the dark.

Happy Halloween! 🎃

31/10/2026

"There's really no mechanism in place that can make an incident like this make sense, first of all. And then close the hole that that's left behind.

The best we can do is try to learn and improve upon things that are in place. And that's something that the state of New Hampshire has done with the changes to the Move Over Law."

Listen to Captain Joe Ronchi's message about SSgt. Jesse Sherrill's legacy.

30/10/2026

We would like to proudly recognize our National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Unit’s Jessica MacFadzen and Jared Rose for their recent achievement at the annual Nlets Stars & Implementers Conference, where the unit was formally awarded N-Cert Certification!

This accomplishment reflects the Granite State’s commitment to excellence in criminal justice information sharing, standardized training, and operational proficiency within Nlets (International Justice and Public Safety Network) and Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) systems.

The N-Cert program establishes nationally recognized standards for state-level CJIS trainers and validates expertise in Nlets operations. This achievement ensures that agencies throughout the state that rely on CJIS and Nlets systems receive the highest standard of instruction and support, reinforcing our state's leadership in advancing professional excellence and operational integrity within the criminal justice community.

30/10/2026

Drivers, when traveling tomorrow, stay safe and remember to:

- Be alert for trick-or-treaters and other pedestrians.
- Slow down and scan the road. Remember: Slower speeds save lives.
- Watch for young trick-or-treaters in unexpected places. Children may be unaware of traffic and dart into the street unexpectedly.
- If you see someone driving recklessly, call 911. You could be saving a life.

Happy Halloween! 🎃

30/10/2026

"Not a day has gone by that I haven't thought at some point about Jesse."

Yesterday, Lt. Matthew Locke gave an interview to WMUR-TV about the legacy of SSgt. Jesse Sherrill, whose tragic line-of-duty death left a lasting mark on all of us just over five years ago.

This weekend, you will see an increased law enforcement presence across the state as our Troopers continue to enforce Sherrill's Law, which requires drivers to slow down and, when safe to do so, move over for any vehicle stopped on the side of the road.

SSgt. Sherrill's service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

More state police cruisers will be out on New Hampshire roads this week as part of an effort to enforce Sherrill's Law, which requires drivers to slow down or move over when a vehicle is stopped on the side of a road with its emergency or flashing lights on.

29/10/2026

NEWS RELEASE: MAINE MAN ARRESTED AFTER PURSUIT ON INTERSTATE 93

CONCORD, N.H. – A Maine man was arrested on multiple charges after a pursuit that ended in Concord.

Shortly before 2 a.m. on Thursday Oct. 29, 2026, Trooper Benjamin Olmstead of the Troop D barracks observed a 2005 GMC Sierra pickup truck traveling at 100 mph on Interstate 93 northbound in Bow. Trooper Olmstead caught up to the vehicle with his emergency lights and siren activated and attempted a traffic stop. When the driver continued to flee, a pursuit ensued.

The driver continued north at a high rate of speed, exiting the highway at Exit 13 in Concord. At the bottom of the ramp, the truck encountered a concrete median on Manchester Street. It crossed over the median and re-entered I-93 northbound. After re-entering the highway, the driver continued to flee at speeds over 100 mph.

Eventually, the truck became disabled between Exits 16 and 17 in Concord, due to damage sustained from crossing over the concrete median. The driver was then taken into custody and identified as Jacob Lemery, 20, of Naples, Maine.

Lemery was arrested on felony charges of reckless conduct with a deadly weapon and possession of a controlled drug, misdemeanor charges of aggravated driving while intoxicated (DWI), disobeying a police officer, and reckless operation, and various other motor vehicle charges. Lemery was released on personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in the Concord District Court on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026.

Troopers were assisted by members of the Concord Police Department.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Trooper Benjamin Olmstead at [email protected].

29/10/2026

Trick-or-treaters and other pedestrians, when you go out this Saturday, stay safe and remember:

- Before festivities begin, create a “buddy system” to get each other home safely and prevent walking alone.
- Carry a flashlight or a glow-stick, making sure others can see you in the dark.
- Follow the rules of the road and obey signs and signals.
- If possible, cross streets at crosswalks or intersections. Look for cars in all directions, including those turning left or right.

Happy Halloween! 🎃

29/10/2026

: State Troopers investigating a crime scene, 1950.

29/10/2026

NEWS RELEASE: WRONG-WAY DRIVER ARRESTED IN HOPKINTON

HOPKINTON, N.H. – A Charlestown man was arrested after traveling the wrong way on Interstate 89.

At 11:48 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, State Troopers assigned to the Troop D barracks were notified of multiple reports of a silver Chevrolet 1500 pickup truck traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of Interstate 89, just south of Exit 7 in Hopkinton.

Troopers responded to the area and located the truck still traveling the wrong way in the northbound lanes. The truck was in the high-speed lane as the first Trooper attempted to stop it with his lights and siren activated, but the driver of the truck avoided the cruiser and continued going the wrong way. Another Trooper then attempted to stop the truck, but the driver accelerated and eluded this attempt as well. Meanwhile, a third Trooper had initiated a rolling roadblock to stop all traffic headed northbound just north of Exit 3. With all northbound traffic stopped and the lanes cleared of all traffic, the first two Troopers turned around and headed toward the truck, surrounded it with their cruisers, and finally got the driver to stop.

The driver, identified as John Caramore, 78, of Charlestown, was taken into custody and transported for a medical evaluation. He was charged with felony reckless conduct, reckless driving, and operating against the designated direction of travel on a highway. He was released pending arraignment in Concord District Court on Friday, Jan. 29, 2027, on bail conditions that prohibit him from driving.

The northbound lanes of I-89 were shut down for approximately 20 minutes until the resolution of the incident.

All aspects of this incident remain under investigation. Anyone with footage or any other information about the incident is asked to contact Trooper Chris Abbate at [email protected].