After Being Assaulted, Concord Woman Uses Car As A Weapon: Cops

CONCORD, NH — A vehicle operation complaint tip led Concord police to file numerous charges against a couple involved in a domestic violence incident Tuesday. At just after 9 a.m., officers were sent to Rumford Street near Beacon Street after receiving a report of a woman attempting to run over a man with a car. Officers arrived and spoke with the couple who were in the driveway of the residence, according to Lt. Sean Ford, the commander of the criminal investigations divisions for the Concord Police Department.

"The police investigation alleges that the couple, who were in a relationship, had an argument while they were inside of a parked car," Ford said. "The male allegedly assaulted the female with a phone and then fled. The female then drove after the male through city streets, attempting to run him down. All the while, there were two very young children in car seats inside the vehicle."

Police arrested Ronald Perron, 41, of Concord, on domestic violence-simple assault, simple assault, and criminal mischief charges. He was released on personal recognizance bail and is due in Concord District Court on Sept. 26.

Ashley Zachary, 28, of Concord, was charged with domestic violence-reckless conduct, a felony, as well as reckless operation and two endangering the welfare of a child charges, all misdemeanors. She was released on personal recognizance bail and is due in Merrimack County Superior Court on Oct. 10.

The children were removed from the scene, evaluated, and are in a safe place currently, according to Ford.

Perron, according to posts on Patch, has been arrested a number of times during the past five years, including burglary, receiving stolen property, theft by deception, driving after revocation or suspension, and conduct after an accident charges as well as unsafe lane change, traffic control device, and yellow/solid line violations, and warrants.

Zachary was arrested in February on a conduct after an accident charge on State Street.

Anyone with information about the case or the couple are asked to contact Ford at 603-225-8600 or the Concord Regional Crimeline at 603-226-3100.

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