Crime & Safety
Alleged Drug Dealer, Others Arrested By State Police: Roundup
Plus, alleged stalker from Salisbury arrested, Mass. residents charged with DUI, and Lee man charged with second-degree assault.

CONCORD, NH — New Hampshire State Trooper arrested two men last week on drug charges after requesting a search warrant at a Keene hotel. Shawn Minson of Alstead, was arrested on Jan. 28, 2018, for possession of controlled drugs with intent to distribute as well as Jessica Johnson of Troy for possession of controlled drugs. In the room, troopers allegedly seized 70 grams of heroin and 35 grams of crack cocaine.
According to Sgt. Daniel R. Brow of Troop C, additional charges may be forthcoming.
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Untimely Death Reported
On Jan. 30, troopers from Troop C were called to Valley Road in Sullivan for a report of an abandoned vehicle. After locating the vehicle and investigating the scene, troopers learned that the vehicle – a 2010 Toyota Tacoma – was owned by a subject missing for about two days.
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Investigators located footprints in the snow, leading into the woods, followed them, and found the deceased body of Christian T. Denninger, 21, of Bethel, CT, a short distance into the woods.
Lt. Joseph DiRusso reported that there was no evidence of foul play and there appeared to be no safety risk to the general public. Anyone, however, who knew Denninger or has information about the case is asked to call Troopers Gillis or Bernier 603-358-3333.
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Troop A Blotter
Thomas Thibeault, 38, of Cohoes, NY, was arrested at 9:19 a.m. on Jan. 20, 2018, for possession of marijuana/hashish and “hands free” violation on I-95 North in North Hampton.
Mark Chilcott, 57, of Lee, was arrested at 3 a.m. on Jan. 20, 2018, for second-degree assault-domestic violence-gun and body injury and reckless conduct-deadly weapon on George Bennett Road in Lee.
Miles Nussdorf, 28, of Rollinsford, was arrested at 12:30 a.m. on Jan. 20, 2018, for endangering the welfare of a child and two drug possession charges on I-95 North in Hampton.
Jacqueline Nazzaro, 53, of Rochester, was arrested at 6:35 p.m. on Jan. 19, 2018, for DUI on Route 16 North in Dover.
Patrick Hall, 40, of Salisbury, was arrested at 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 19, 2018, for domestic violence-stalking and breach of bail conditions. He was arrested on Lamprey Road in Kensington.
Nicole Lepage, 21, of Swansea, MA, was arrested at 2:48 p.m. on Jan. 19, 2018, for DUI on Route 16 North in Portsmouth.
Ashley Cameron, 34, of Tamworth, was arrested at 1:50 p.m. on Jan. 19, 2018, for controlled drug; controlled premises where drugs kept and transporting drugs in a motor vehicle on I-95 North in Hampton.
Lakyn Webber of Sanford, ME, was arrested at 12:58 a.m. on Jan. 19, 2018, for disobeying an officer on I-95 North in North Hampton. Also arrested on a warrant was Justin Lindquist of Center Barnstead.
Troop B Blotter
Christian Arias Gonzalez, 31, of Derry, was charged at 4:51 p.m. on Jan. 25, 2018, with operating without a valid license on I-93 South in Manchester.
Jaimie Viviani, 37, of Manchester, was arrested at 9:04 p.m. on Jan. 24, 2018, for suspension of vehicle registration.
Christopher Carter, 46, of Hudson, was arrested for DUI on Everett Turnpike North in Bedford at 9:15 p.m. on Jan. 20, 2018.
Krystopher Draper, 27, of Nashua, was arrested at 12:50 a.m. on Jan. 20, 2018, for reckless operation, possession of heroin/crack, and possession of a controlled drug on the Everett Turnpike North in Nashua.
Adam Remillard, 29, of Manchester, was arrested at 11:40 p.m. on Jan. 19, 2018, for DUI – second or third – on I-93 South in Manchester.
Christopher Driscoll, 47, of Nashua, was arrested at 4:43 p.m. on Jan. 19, 2018, for suspension of vehicle registration on Amherst Street.
Troop D Blotter
Abraham King, 27, of Campton, was arrested at 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 25, 2018, for operating without a valid license and suspension of vehicle registration on I-93 South in Bow.
Travis Hatfield, 33, of Manchester, was arrested at 11:06 a.m. on Jan. 24, 2018, for driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent on I-89 South in Concord.
Justin Santagati, 35, of Manchester, was arrested at 6 p.m. on Jan. 21, 2018, for simple assault, interfering with a police dog/horse, and resisting arrest or detention on Corn Hill Road in Boscawen.
Other Arrests
Ayram Ferreira, 28, of Nashua, was arrested at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 21, 2018, for driving after revocation or suspension and speeding – 11-15 mph over 70 limit on I-93 North in Holderness.
John Dirubbo, 54, of Ayer, MA, was arrested at 11:28 p.m. on Jan. 20, 2018, for DUI and open container on Route 16 in Bartlett.
Leanne Topilnycky, 29, of Stamford, CT, was arrested at 12:31 a.m. on Jan. 20, 2018, for DUI, DUI – second or third, and reckless operation on I-93 North in Sanbornton.
Michael Meacham, 44, of Williamstown, VT, was arrested at 9:45 p.m. on Jan. 19, 2018, for DUI and possession of a controlled drug on Route 116 in Easton.
Kymberlie Learned, 46, of Colebrook, was arrested at 6:56 p.m. on Jan. 19, 2018, for aggravated DUI – 0.16+ and DUI – second or third on Route 26 in Colebrook.
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