Accused Drunken Drivers From New Hampshire, Massachusetts Arrested In The Lakes Region

CONCORD, NH — Several state troopers spent Friday evening conducting what the department called “a high-visibility DUI Saturation Patrol initiative in the Lakes Region area.”

During the effort, which included members of the New Hampshire State Police Drug Recognition Expert Unit and troopers focusing on traffic enforcement on major roadways, seven people were arrested, Amber Lagace, a public information officer for state police, said. Thirteen citations and 48 warnings were issued during 58 traffic stops.

Arrested were:

• Anthony E. Parolin, 21, of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, on driving under the influence-alcohol, speeding, and possession of controlled drugs charges. He was arrested in Meredith. Parolin was released on personal recognizance.
• Blake E. Starratt, 21, of Raynham, MA, was also arrested in Meredith on a DUI-alcohol charge. He was released on personal recognizance.
• Keith J. Demers, 41, of Bradford was arrested on a DUI-alcohol charge in Gilford. He was released on personal recognizance.
• John P. Miller, 35, of Franklin was arrested on DUI-alcohol and speeding charges as well as a yellow line violation. He was arrested in Laconia.
• Sharissa Cyra, 33, of Manchester was arrested on a driving after revocation or suspension charge in Gilford and released on a summons.
• Brian McPherson, 43, of Ormond, Florida, was arrested on a driving after revocation or suspension charge in Gilford and released on a summons.
• Daniel Digiovanni, 47, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, was arrested on a reckless operation charge in Gilford and released on a summons.

Demers, Miller, Parolin, and Starratt are due in Laconia District Court on June 22. Cyra, Digiovanni, and McPherson are due in Laconia District Court on July 27.

“The New Hampshire State Police would like to encourage all motorists to make safe choices prior to getting behind the wheel and remind everyone that the problem of impaired driving is a preventable one,” Lagace said. “If you observe a suspected impaired driver, call 911 immediately and be prepared to provide your exact location to include street names and highway mile markers, a plate number and description of the vehicle involved, along with the details of your observations.”

The cost of the DUI Saturation Patrol was funded by the New Hampshire Officer of Highway Safety as well as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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