‘Joker’ Accused Of Raping Runaway Teenage Girl | National Night Out A Success | More: PM Patch NH

Also: Fun things to do this weekend; who is in charge of the courts while the Chief Justice is on medical leave?

By Tony Schinella, Patch Staff

Aug 5, 2026 4:35 PM EDT

PM Patch NH for Aug. 5, 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.

Thousands Attend Concord's National Night Out; Cops Thank Businesses That Helped Out With Donations: National Night Out on Tuesday night was deemed a success, with police and others working to help build community in the capital region.

Local Man, Nicknamed 'Joker,' Accused Of Repeatedly Sexually Assaulting A Girl In Nashua, Milford: Abdiel Ross was arrested on sexual assault counts after incidents at a motel. Reports say the girl said she was 18 when she was actually 15.

Free Concerts | Free Movies | Free Talks | Free AI Class | More: Merrimack NH Patch Events: Also: Create a crushed-glass summer snow globe; trivia night; writers' discussion group; yoga; book club with a side of pizza; crafts.

Concord Woman Arrested On Disorderly Conduct, Assault Charges And Park Ordinance Violation: Cop Log: Plus: Concord and Epping residents face theft charges; stalker charged with trespass and breach of bail; Bow man charged with assault.

Who's In Charge Of The Judicial Branch With Chief Justice MacDonald On Medical Leave, Executive Councilor Asks AG: Karen Liot Hill sent a letter to the NH AG on Tuesday because no details were released about Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald's condition.

Lincoln And Woodstock First Responders Host National Night Out Event: Hundreds of residents and visitors to the White Mountains region of Lincoln and Woodstock were treated to a free festival as part of NNO.

Don't 'Mass Up' SNAP: High Error Rates Leave Taxpayers Facing The Bill: Massachusetts had a fiscal year 2025 payment error rate of 12.49%. New Hampshire, by comparison, had an error rate of 8.85%.