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House fire extinguished; traffic stop leads to drug dealing charges for felon; firefighter sent to jail on arson charges; movie preview.

By Tony Schinella, Patch Staff

May 26, 2026 2:27 pm EDT

PM Patch NH for May 26, 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 since Friday.

Concord Casino Owner, Former State Senator Faces $250,000 Misuse Of CARES Act Funds Charge: Follow-Up: Andy Sanborn faces a theft of government funds charge in U.S. District Court. A plea hearing will be scheduled, according to U.S. Attorney.

Felon, Accused Of Gun, Drug Possession, Skipping Court Hearings, Does Not Contest Bail Revocation: Follow-Up: Joseph Henriksen’s public defenders hope to resolve dozens of criminal charges, including armed career criminal counts with county attorney.

Firefighter Pleads Guilty To Arson, Infernal Machine Charges: New Hampshire State Police Roundup: Nashua woman indicted on negligent homicide charge after June 2025 drowning. Plus, blotters from around the Granite State.

Firefighters Extinguish House Fire In Concord’s South End: Video: Concord firefighters quickly knocked down a basement fire on Brookside Drive on Saturday afternoon.

Portsmouth Honors Sailors Lost At Sea At Memorial Day Ceremony In Prescott Park: Mayor Deaglan McEachern and USS New Mexico Commander Joseph Kimock joined the Prescott Park ceremony on May 22.

Franklin Savings Bank Gives $1,000 To CASA Of NH To Support Child Advocates: The donation will support CASA of New Hampshire's work assisting children who have experienced abuse or neglect.

Concord Felon Arrested On Fentanyl And Methamphetamine Sale Charges After Concord Heights Traffic Stop: Jake Phillip Evans, formerly of Bow and Pembroke, faces charges after being stopped near the Steeplegate Mall for failing to use a signal.

Fatal Stabbing | Teacher Of The Year Down To 3 Finalists | Missing Teen Found | More: Nearby News NH: Cops investigate video of melee at city park; 5 arrested after drug raid at homeless org’s apartment building; brush fire goes to 4 alarms.

Felon Accused Of Stealing Guns | Nashua South Wins Granite State Challenge | Rooftop Bar Reopens: PM Patch NH: Cops: Perp had baggies of drugs at homeless org’s apartment building; court orders city flag censorship to end; Memorial Day weekend events.

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