Cops Investigate Penacook Park Melee | Rare Orange Lobsters Found In Store’s Shipment | More: PM Patch NH

Also: Retiring school staffers feted at tea; firefighters endorse Ayotte; hot spring temps cause air quality alert; stabbing investigated.

By Tony Schinella, Patch Staff

May 19, 2026 4:53 pm EDT

PM Patch NH for May 19, 2026. (Tony Schinella/Patch)

CONCORD, NH — Here are some share-worthy stories from the New Hampshire Patch network to discuss this afternoon and evening.

This post features stories and information published during the past 24 hours.

Investigation Leads To Burglary Charge Against Homeless Thief In Concord; Perp Fails To Appear In Court: Timothy Casey was accused of burglarizing a South End home in March. He failed to appear on this charge and several others, court docs say.

Nashua Police Pick Up 9 During Substance Abuse Reduction Initiative: The arrests targeted narcotic-related and other criminal activity within the Gate City.

Former Resident Of Concord Coalition Building Had 100 Grams Of Fentanyl, Crack, And Meth, Cops Say: Docs: Tips led to cops investigating Denise Davenport in December 2025; cops say she admitted to selling drugs at the Friendly Kitchen.

Concord Cops Seek Tips After Video Of Melee At Rolfe Park In Penacook Is Posted Online: Video: Police are investigating a fight reportedly between Concord and Merrimack Valley High School students at Rolfe Park last week.

Professional Fire Fighters Of New Hampshire Endorse Ayotte In Gubernatorial Reelection Race: Union President Brian Ryll cited retirement benefits and a firefighter cancer screening initiative as two reasons for the endorsement.

Seabrook Market Basket Worker Finds 2 Rare Orange Lobsters In Shipment: Report: Video: The unusual lobsters were found in a weekend shipment and will stay at the store until managers decide what to do with them.

Hampton School District To Honor 3 Retiring Staff Members At June 4 Tea: The June 4 event in Hampton will recognize Mary Borg, Alison Griffin, and Melanie Liebenow.

Trooper Uses Cruiser To Stop Accused Wrong-Way Drunken Driver On Route 101: NH State Police Roundup: A man from Plaistow is accused of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse images. Plus: Blotters from around New Hampshire.

Rockingham County Under Code Orange Air Quality Alert For Tuesday: NH DES said ground-level ozone may reach unhealthy levels Tuesday for sensitive groups in Rockingham County.

5 Arrested During Drug Search Warrant Raid | Andes Hantavirus Update | Helping Veterans: PM Patch NH: Fun things to do this week; underground utility explosion; Maine woman arrested on nonconsensual dissemination charge; legislative updates.

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