After Cabin Burns, 'River Dave' Released From Jail: PM Patch NH

CONCORD, NH — It was another great day in New Hampshire Thursday. Here is everything going on right now.

‘River Dave’ Released From County Jail

After hearing news that the compound that David Lidstone, “River Dave,” had been living in had been destroyed by fire, the center of a property dispute in Canterbury, Judge Andrew Schulman of the Merrimack County Superior Court ordered him to be released from the county jail on Thursday afternoon. Lidstone, however, is being ordered to comply with the court’s permanent injunction, the judge stated. Read Patch’s coverage here and here.

2 Dead In Hinsdale

The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office is investigating a shooting that took the lives of two in Hinsdale. David Lent, 47, and his son, Tyler Gilbert, 12, were found dead inside a home on Plain Road. Based upon the information gathered so far, the incident appears to be "contained and all individuals involved have been identified," said Kate Giaquinto, a spokesperson for the department, adding, that there did not appear to be any danger to the public stemming from this shooting.

Evictions Paused In 3 NH Counties

Despite the U.S. Supreme Court stating the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention mandating a moratorium on evictions was unconstitutional (Congress needs to make these decisions), they have been paused in three New Hampshire counties through Oct. 3. WMUR-TV has this update.

‘Qualified Immunity’ Listed In NH Police Job Post

Manchester’s police chief is taking full responsibility for a Facebook post by the department promoting “qualified immunity” as a potential employee perk for new police officers, according to ManchesterInkLink.com.

Suspicious Package Found Outside Federal Building

Police in Portsmouth are investigating a suspicious package outside of the Thomas J McIntyre Federal Building on Daniel Street.

Don’t Forget …

The League of NH Craftsmen 88th Annual Fair begins on Saturday. If you missed the Patch preview story a few weeks ago, here it is.

Below is a bunch of stories and posts published on Patch in New Hampshire during the past 24 hours. Thank you for reading!

Cause Of ‘River Dave’ Canterbury Cabin Fire Unknown: Update

CANTERBURY, NH — The cause of a fire at the camp of a squatter, who has been in the Merrimack County Jail, fighting to keep... Read more

After 450 Crashes In 5 Years, Route 125 Gets Specialized Patrol

CONCORD, NH — Route 125, which runs from Plaistow at the Massachusetts border to Milton, along New Hampshire’s border with Maine, will get a specialized patrol on Friday after 450 crashes in five... Read more

Londonderry Motorcyclist Severely Injured During I-93 Crash

CONCORD, NH — Interstate 93 north was closed for about two hours on Wednesday after a motorcycle accident on the northbound side of the highway that sent a woman to the hospital with critical injuries,... Read more

U.S. Marshals: 2. More Fugitives Of The Week Back In Custody

CONCORD, NH — Tips from the public and help from local law enforcement led to the arrest of two recent fugitives of the week on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Jeffrey David... Read more

Nashua Man Claims Self-Defense In Stabbing Incident: Court Doc

NASHUA, NH — A man was arrested on Tuesday accused of stabbing a family member in the parking lot of a local hotel after an argument about package deliveries at another address in the city. ... Read more

Concord Woman Arrested On Stolen Vehicle, Drug Charges: Cop Log

CONCORD, NH — Martha Jane Sartwell, 55, of Concord was arrested at 11:36 a.m. on July 21, 2021, on a felony receiving stolen property-$1,051+, driving... Read more

McDaniel: Republican Leadership Delivers For New Hampshire

By Ronna McDaniel, NH Journal Republican governors like Gov. Chris... Read more

Chamber Collaborative Of Greater Portsmouth: Dr. Dinesh Atwal Joins Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

Press release from Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth:... Read more

NH Democrats Double Down On Opposition To 'Live Free Or Die' Motto

By Damien Fisher, NH Journal Democrats are doubling down on their... Read more

River Dave’s Cabin, Camp ‘Totally Destroyed’ By Fire: PM Patch NH

CONCORD, NH — It was a hazy but enjoyable day in the Granite State on Wednesday. Here is everything going on in New Hampshire right now. Suspicious Deaths In Hinsdale The New Hampshire... Read more

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