1,200 Commercial Vehicle Violations Discovered; Fatal Crash: NHSP

CONCORD, NH — Between June 4, and June 6, state troopers held more commercial vehicle safety checks inspecting motor vehicles in New Hampshire. These checks were performed as part of a multi-state effort inspecting vehicles from the United States as well as Canada and Mexico, according to Lt. Andrew Player of Troop G. More than 500 vehicles were checked.

Of those vehicles, more than 1,200 violations were issued. Two hundred and five were so severe that they required the vehicle or driver to be placed out of service.

"In total, 106 vehicles were placed out of service for critical safety violations while 30 drivers were placed out of service for violations including possessing drugs, operating after suspension, violating restrictions of driving hours, and not holding the proper class of driver’s license," Player stated. "Troopers issued 84 citations and made one arrest as a result of commercial motor vehicle inspections."

This is the third statewide commercial vehicle check held during the past few weeks.

Motorcyclist Killed In Pinkham Notch

Troop F troopers were called to Pinkham Notch around 2 p.m. on Thursday for a report of a motorcycle accident with potentially serious injuries.

The crash was reported just north of the town line with Jackson.

Police from that community were at the scene first and found the driver, Norman Groleau, 71, of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, had crashed down a steep embankment on the south side of the road.

It was difficult for emergency personnel – including Gorham and Jackson firefighters and EMTs – to access the crash scene. New Hampshire Department of Transportation also arrived to assist.

After about 45 minutes, first responders were able to get to Groleau. He was transported to Memorial Hospital in Conway and then, med-flighted to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.

On June 7, state police were notified that Groleau had passed away due to the injuries in the crash.

The cause of the crash is unknown. Anyone with information is asked to contact Troop F at 603-846-3333 or troopf@dos.nh.gov.

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Troop A Arrests

Victoria West, 47, of Epping, was arrested on May 23, 2019, and charged with driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent, possession of a controlled drug-cocaine, possession of a controlled drug, and controlled drug; controlled premises where drugs kept on Washington Street in Rochester.

Richard Horton, 39, of Raymond, was arrested on May 23, on possession of a controlled drug and deal/possess prescription drugs on Calef Highway in Epping.

Christopher Marriott, 26, of Rochester, was arrested on May 22, on a fugitive warrant on Milton Road in Rochester.

John Lavertue, 80, of Rochester, was arrested on May 22, and charged with driving after revocation or suspension and suspension of vehicle registration at the Portsmouth traffic circle in Portsmouth.

Brandie Vaughn, 32, of Seabrook, was arrested on May 21, on driving after revocation or suspension and suspension of vehicle registration charges on I-95 in Seabrook.

Juan Ortega, 49, of Lawrence, Massachusetts, was arrested on May 21, on a driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent charge at the Portsmouth traffic circle in Portsmouth.

Kristina McIlveen, 41, of Rochester, was arrested on May 19, and charged with driving under the influence, possession of a controlled drug, transport drugs in motor vehicle, and open container on Route 101 East in Candia.

Nicholas Schloth-Martinez, 19, of Dover, was arrested on May 19, on a possession of a controlled drug and reckless operation charge on I-95 North in Greenland.

Daniel Samaria, 44, of Manchester, was arrested on May 19, on a driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent charge on Liberty Lane in Hampton.

A 17-year-old from Newington was arrested on May 19, and charged with aggravated driving under the influence – 30+ mph, driving under the influence, child restraints, possession/use of tobacco products by a minor, controlled drug; controlled premises where drugs are kept, manufacture/possess false ID, and possession of marijuana-infused product under 21 on Route 101 East at Route 1 at the Hampton/Seabrook line.

Alisha Souza, 25, of Seabrook, was arrested on May 19, on a driving under the influence charge and failure to keep right at a rotary citation on Ocean Boulevard and K Street in Hampton.

Caitlin Connors, 33, of Milford, was arrested on May 18, on driving under the influence and driving under the influence-adult greater than 0.08 charges on Freetown Road in Raymond.

Troop B Arrests

Aaron Provencal, 20, of Salem, was arrested on May 23, and charged with controlled drug; acts prohibited and transport drugs in a motor vehicle on the Everett Turnpike South in Merrimack.

Michael Laduke, 36, of Manchester, was arrested on May 22, on stalking and violation of protective order charges on the Everett Turnpike at the Bedford tolls.

Madeline Maienza, 22, of Salem, was arrested on May 22, on driving under the influence, driving under the influence-adult greater than 0.08, and speeding – 21 mph over the 65 limit charges on I-93 South in Londonderry.

Ralph Spade, 58, of Auburn, was arrested on May 21, on a bench warrant on I-93 South, south of Exit 1 in Salem.

Kevin Jones, 23, of Tewksbury, MA, was arrested on May 21, on driving after revocation or suspension and speeding – 11-15 mph over 65 limit charges on I-93 South in Salem.

Alexander Houle, 24, of Deerfield, was arrested on May 21, on driving after revocation or suspension and driver's license prohibitions charges on I-93 South in Londonderry.

Tafadzwa Zhou, 21, of Danville, was arrested on May 19, on an operating without a valid license charge on I-293 South in Manchester.

Regis Dushime, 28, of Concord, was arrested on May 19, on a driving after revocation or suspension charge on I-293 South in Manchester.

Troop D Arrests

Robert Ricard, 24, of Loudon, was arrested on May 23, on a driving under the influence-second charge and an open container violation on the I-393 onramp at Exit 3.

Justin French, 30, of Canaan, was arrested on May 23, on a driving after revocation or suspension charge. Also arrested was Alisha Wedge, 31, of White River Junction, on an arrest prior to requisition. They were charged at the Home Goods in Lebanon.

Mark Brayton, 62, of Medfield, MA, was arrested on May 22, on an aggravated driving under the influence-0.16+ charge on I-93 South in Canterbury.

Denielle Marcoux, 28, of Strafford, was arrested on May 21, on a warrant as well as disobeying an officer and speeding – 16-20 mph over 65 limit charges on I-89 South in Sutton.

Danielle Seybold, 41, of Concord, was arrested on May 21, on a theft by unauthorized taking-less than $1,000 charge on I-93 North at the Hooksett rest area.

Phillip Pereira, 21, of Concord, was arrested on May 20, on a bench warrant on I-93 North at Exit 13 in Concord.

Daniel Harris, 30, of Brunswick, Maine, was arrested on May 20, on a simple assault charge at NHTI in Concord.

Tawni Chamberlain, 28, of Concord, was arrested on May 19, on a bench warrant as well as operating after certificate as habitual offender and resident of state; failure to register charges on I-93 South in Hooksett.

Jerry Williams, 62, of Manchester, was arrested on May 19, and charged with controlled drug; manufacture/deliver drug paraphernalia and misuse of plates on I-93 North in Concord.

Kenneth England, 38, of Littleton, was arrested on May 18, on a driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent charge on I-93 South in Hooksett.

Shayla Cruz, 21, of Concord, was arrested on May 18, on an operating without a valid license charge on I-93 South in Hooksett.

Kerry Kelly, 49, of Saugus, MA, was arrested on May 18, and charged with aggravated driving under the influence-30+ mph, speeding – 26+ mph over the 55 limit, and driving under the influence on I-93 South in Concord.

David Gerniglia, 29, of Brentwood, was arrested on May 18, on a reckless operation charge on I-93 North in Concord.

Autumn Burley, 24, of Laconia, was arrested on May 18, on a driving under the influence charge on Route 4 in Boscawen.

Thom Egan, 66, of East Thetford, VT, was arrested on May 18, on driving under the influence and driving under the influence-adult greater than 0.08 charges as well as an open container violation on I-93 North at the Hooksett tollbooth.

Doug Hewey, 25, of Concord, was arrested on May 18, on a driving under influence and speeding – 26+ mph over the 55 limit charges on I-93 South in Concord.

Robert Boucher, 28, of Taunton, MA, was arrested on May 17, and charged with speeding – 21+ mph over 65 limit and possession greater than 3/4 of an ounce of marijuana or 5 grams of hashish on I-89 North in Springfield.

Michael Pelky, 22, of Laconia, was arrested on a reckless operation charge on I-89 South in Sutton on May 17.

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