Crime & Safety

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Truly Wild High Speed Chase Goes Cuts Through Mass

First responders were called to Exit 4 in Nashua for a crash that reportedly started as a robbery in Nashua, a carjacking, a crash, a stabbing, another carjacking, a chase into Massachusetts, a chase back into New Hampshire, and then another crash, according to New Hampshire State Police.

Prostitution Sting Nets Three

Undercover officers arranged “dates” with a total of seven females using websites that advertise sexual encounters for a fee. A team of officers monitored the parking lots of the hotel for the women to arrive, and also intercepted their vehicles once officers confirmed that a transaction had been negotiated.

Man Arrested in Attempted Murder of Officer

The man allegedly shot at officers while they were attempting to arrest him for warrants shortly after 6 p.m. on Thursday.

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Shooting Near the Mall

A 28-year-old man was shot near the Burlington Mall Thursday night. Police do not believe it was a random act.

Sobriety Checkpoint This Weekend

The checkpoint will be held Saturday, April 16 into Sunday April 17.

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Texting Crackdown Does a Number

Fifty-two — count 'em — 52 drivers were cited in just four hours Wednesday.

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