3 Taken Into Custody After High Speed Chase Through Capital Region | NH Posts $182M Surplus: PM Patch NH

After hours of drinking, a man was accused of chasing others with a gun; Mega Millions to top $600M; US DOJ election monitors heading to NH.

By Tony Schinella, Patch Staff

Jul 9, 2026 3:03 pm EDT

PM Patch NH for July 9, 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.

Man From Nashua Accused Of Making Gun Threat, Falsifying Evidence After Day Of Drinking In June, Police Say: Ezequiel Santana faces falsifying evidence and threat charges after being accused of chasing others with a gun after a verbal altercation.

3 Taken Into Custody By New Hampshire State Police After Chase Through Concord, Loudon, Chichester: Video: The driver hit a spike strip on Route 106, slowing the Jeep after being accused of driving up to 112 mph early Thursday morning.

Manchester Man Accused Of Breaking Into SUVs Outside Concord Hotel; Has Active Stolen Gun Case In Bedford: Gabriel Virgilio Pagan Lorenzana was accused of stealing credit cards and car speakers outside the Courtyard by Marriott in mid-January.

New Hampshire Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs To $604M Ahead Of Friday Drawing: The jackpot has grown since March 2026, with 32 straight drawings ending without a jackpot winner.

Portsmouth Traffic Circle Work Brings Daytime Shoulder Closures On I-95, NH-16 Through September: Shoulder closures and narrowed ramps are planned Monday through Thursday near the Portsmouth Traffic Circle.

Concord’s City Manager Requests 3-Month Paid Sabbatical Through Mid-October: Tom Aspell, the city manager for about 20 years, has requested a sabbatical starting next week. Councilors will consider his request Monday.

New Hampshire State Revenues Rebound In The Recently Completed 2026 Fiscal Year: Follow-Up: Despite tax cut and deficit fears, an unanticipated boost from tax amnesty and higher-than-expected Lottery returns led to a $182M surplus.

US DOJ Sending Election Monitors To Manchester, Nashua For 2026 Primaries: Election Day in New Hampshire typically goes smoothly. Monitors will also be in Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota, Massachusetts, and Virginia.

Bands Perform | Comics Get Off The Couch | Art & Print Workshops | More: Midweek Events For Bedford: Gentle morning yoga; storytimes; candle, suncatcher, and stained glass workshops; Majestic presents “The Secret Garden”; farmers markets.

Charitable Casino Owner Pleads Guilty To Theft | Plan Your Weekend Now | More: PM Patch NH: Also: State police arrest dozens during 4th of July holiday weekend; Speaker of the House race heats up; Northern Rail Trail court action.

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