ARRESTS: Bow Teens Busted with Pot

Editor’s Note: Due to more extensive narratives in the Concord Police arrest reports, it’s taking a little be longer to transcribe entries and that is why the report dates vary so widely. 

• Caitlin Magnon, 27, of Chichester, was arrested at 10:36 p.m. on Jan. 21, and charged with driving after revocation or suspension and suspended registration (operating-misd). While parked at the LAD Welding facility on Fisherville Road, an officer entered in information about a Lexus SUV heading south on the road. The information came back that the vehicle and driver had suspended privileges. The officer pulled the Lexus over at North State and Lakes streets. Magnon reportedly handed over a license but was unable to find the vehicle’s registration. Dispatch confirmed that the license was suspended on Sept. 10, 2012, by the DMV for failure to pay a fine. Another officer arrived to assist, according to the report. Magnon reportedly said she was unaware that her license was suspended. She was arrested and later released on $1,000 personal recognizance bail.
• Kyle Robert Putnam, 29, of Concord, was arrested at 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 22, on a bench warrant. The warrant was out of Laconia District Court for nonappearance on a driving while intoxicated charge. Putnam was released on $1,000 cash bail and was arraigned on Feb. 25.
• James Alan Netto, 45, of Concord, was arrested at 5:54 a.m. on Jan. 23, and charged with suspended registration (operating-misd), driver’s license prohibitions, driving without giving proof, and driving after revocation or suspension. An officer was traveling eastbound on Loudon Road when a sedan was observed making a left hand turn on Fort Eddy Road, allegedly with a plate light out. The vehicle was stopped at the entrance of Shaw’s Supermarket. The officer was informed by dispatch that Netto's driving privileges and financial responsibility were all suspended by DMW on July 29, 2012, for a default court summons. He was arrested, later released on $2,000 personal recognizance bail, and arraigned on March 4.
• Allison M. Ford, 47, of Concord, was arrested at 8:25 a.m. on Jan. 24, on disorderly conduct charge. Officers were called Modena Drive attempting to serve an active warrant to Ford from an alleged incident on Jan. 13, at Concord Hospital. She was arrested and brought to headquarters for booking. During the booking process, Ford allegedly became upset, claiming the officer wasn’t listening to her. The officer stated that he was listening to her but was also multitasking. She also allegedly stated that she was upset police came to her home and the officer informed her that a detailed phone message was left for her previously but she did not turn herself into police, as requested. Ford allegedly stated that recalled receiving a restricted but didn’t listen to the message. Another officer arrived and explained the charges to Ford, that it was due to her alleged behavior at the hospital. Ford reportedly began arguing with police about being arrested while her neighbor allegedly called her names and was not arrested. She was later released on $1,000 personal recognizance bail, and arraigned on March 4.
• Holly Ann Hewitt, 38, of Allenstown, was arrested at 10:26 a.m. on Jan. 24, on two counts of false report to law enforcement from Oct. 27, 2012, and Nov. 6, 2012. Hewitt turned herself into police and was processed without incident. She was later released on $2,000 personal recognizance bail, and was arraigned on March 4.
• Beverly Craig Smith, 62, of Concord, was arrested at 11:17 a.m. on Feb. 2, and charged with conduct after an accident and unlawful or unsafe backing of a vehicle. The charges relate to an alleged incident at the Market Basket on Storrs Street on Jan. 23, reportedly involving a 2012 Toyota Prius and a 2004 Dodge Dakota. The alleged victim in the case was an Allenstown man. Smith turned herself into police at the headquarters on Green Street. She was released on $500 personal recognizance bail and was arraigned on March 4.
• Nicholas Michael Archambault, 19, of Pembroke, was arrested at 12:28 p.m. on Feb. 2, on a bench warrant and bail jumping from Jan. 28. The prosecutor’s office reached out to police about Archambault missing a court date in connection with a criminal trespassing charge from December 2012. On Feb. 2, the officer saw him standing on the sidewalk outside of Loudon Road, wearing a costume promoting a tanning salon and he was arrested. Archambault was later released on $2,500 personal recognizance bail and was arraigned on March 4.
• Edward C. Cartier, 26, of Northfield, was arrested at 12:22 a.m. on Feb. 8, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest or detention, and simple assault (personal weapons). An officer was traveling on Loudon Road and reportedly saw a 2009 Honda Fit unoccupied in the middle of the road. The officer reported that the car’s hood was warm to the touch and there were several things scattered around the front seats, including a squished bag from Burger King. There was reportedly a pair of sneakers and more papers on the floor too. Dispatch attempted to find a phone number for the registered owner but was unable to. The officer walked over to the Circle K at Loudon Road where a person was seen walking around the back of the building and two other people were in the front of the store. The people in the front of the store reportedly told the officer that they had seen a man exit the car and walk around the building. A store clerk reportedly told the officer that the man had come to the store after it was closed for the night. The man reportedly told the clerk that he ran out of gas and was stranded. The clerk said the man had a hat with a pom-pom on top of it. The officer returned to the cruiser and requested a wrecker to come for the car. The officer then reported seeing a man peeking from behind some trees at the Olive Garden. The officer motioned for the man, later identified as Cartier, to come over to the car, and he allegedly did. Cartier, the officer alleged, appeared to be under the influence, with pupils that were dilated. Cartier was requested to perform a field sobriety test and he allegedly refused and requested a lawyer. The officer informed him that he wasn’t under arrest and there was no need for a lawyer. Cartier reported that he had called his parents and they were on their way. After more interaction with him, the officer later arrested Cartier and placed him into the back of the cruiser. The officer reportedly heard a loud bang and went to the cruiser where Cartier was allegedly attempting to flee from the vehicle. Cartier allegedly began kicking and assaulting the officer and a scuffled ensued while the officer was reportedly trying to get him back into the cruiser. Cartier was placed in leg restraints and was later medically cleared by Concord Fire and Rescue teams. Cartier refused bail and was arraigned Feb. 8.
• Eric Mathis, 21, of Plymouth, was arrested at 12:56 a.m. on Feb. 8, and charged with criminal trespass, bench warrant, and disorderly conduct. An officer was called to McDonald’s Restaurant on Loudon Road for a customer who was being unruly while demanding his food. Upon arrival, the officer reportedly saw the man exiting the restaurant. The officer reportedly told the man to stop and later spoke to him. While asking for his name, the man allegedly told the officer his name was Jovanne Rivea but dispatch was unable to find such a name. Later, the man allegedly offered his real name, Mathis. The officer alleged that Mathis was “unsteady on his feet” and smelled of alcohol. He allegedly became more agitated and began yelling during the officer’s questioning, reportedly saying that his life was ruined. Mathis later allegedly began banging on the back delivery door of the restaurant and he was taken into custody. Dispatch later told the officer that Mathis was wanted on a bench warrant from Plymouth District Court on an unlawful possession of alcohol charge. During an interview, a restaurant employee alleged that Mathis was swearing and reportedly disturbing other customers. Mathis refused bail.
• David Benjamin Chern, 17, of Bow, was arrested at 9:10 p.m. on Feb. 28, on a possession of controlled drugs charge.
• Ian Curtis Avery, 17, of Bow, was arrested at 9:18 p.m. on Feb. 28, and charged with possession of controlled drugs and possession of drugs. While on patrol on South Main Street, an officer reportedly observed a 2004 Ford Expedition driving at the intersection at Pillsbury Street with the yellow parking lights on but no headlights on. The officer stopped the vehicle on Pillsbury Street. When the driver opened the window of the vehicle, the officer allegedly smelled a strong odor of marijuana coming from the SUV. The driver, Avery, reportedly told the officer he was coming from the McDonald’s Restaurant on Main Street after picking up some friends there and driving back to Bow. The officer began questioning Avery and requested to search the SUV due to the alleged presence of marijuana. Avery reportedly agreed to allow the officer to search the vehicle. Other officers arrived and during the search, a glass jar containing marijuana was reportedly found along with a pipe with residue, a Coke bottle with the smell of alcohol in it, and a grinder. When asked about the marijuana, the officer alleged that Avery said it was his and he was arrested. Chern was also arrested at the scene. Both Avery and Chern were released later released on $1,000 personal recognizance bail and were arraigned on April 1. Avery was also given a summons for driving without headlights and was reportedly later released to the custody of his father.
• Justin C. McCarthy, 40, of Concord, was arrested at 8:46 p.m. on March 23, on a receiving stolen property charge. Officers were called to the area between Toys R Us and Walmart for a possible theft. A caller, a Walmart employee just getting off work, reported seeing a man walking across the parking lot with a television that still had a security tag on it. The officers met up with three individuals in a Concord cab including McCarthy who allegedly denied that he had stolen the television and claimed his girlfriend had a receipt for it. While an officer went into Walmart to check the video surveillance, another officer reportedly continued speaking with McCarthy and later, alleged that he admitted to stealing the 47-inch Vizio valued at $548. According to police, the security tag was wrapped in aluminum foil. McCarthy was arrested and later, released on $2,000 personal recognizance bail. He’s due in court on April 29.
• Walter Healey, 58, a homeless man now located in Concord, was arrested at 4:58 p.m. on March 28, on a criminal trespass charge. An officer on patrol outside the Market Basket on Storrs Street reported seeing Healey near the store and knew there was a no trespass order against him from August 2012 and he was given a reminder in March 2013. The officer caught up with Healey outside the old liquor store and spoke with him about the no trespass order. Healey reportedly stated that he didn’t enter the store but was at the liquor store. The officer told him the no trespass order was for the entire property and he was arrested. Healey later refused bail and was transported to Merrimack County House of Corrections. Healey was arraigned on March 29. The officer noted in the report that Healey had also been served with a no trespass order from the liquor store too.
• Valerie J. Watterson, 54, of Concord, was arrested at 5:15 p.m. on March 30, on a bench warrant. Officers were tipped off that two people with bench warrants might be staying at the Concord Gardens apartments. Watterson was wanted by the Concord District Court for an operating without a valid license, license required charge. At the apartment, officers met with Watterson, who “appeared sickly and was currently using an oxygen machine to help her breathe.” Watterson reportedly told the officers she was involved in a car accident and was suffering from her injuries. After speaking with the watch commander, it was agreed that Watterson would be arrested and charged at the apartment. A bail commissioner was called to the residence and she was allowed to be free on personal recognizance bail. Watterson is due in court on April 29.
• Jacob Arcouette, 24, of Laconia, was arrested at 7:43 a.m. on March 31, on a bench warrant. An officer was on Loudon Road when Arcouette was spotted near the Shell gas station on Loudon Road, allegedly walking east and “yelling at traffic.” Another officer was called to the scene to assist. Arcouette allegedly “had an obvious odor of alcohol coming from him and he was only wearing one shoe.” The officer wrote that Arcouette reportedly said he didn’t know where he was after drinking the night before and was just trying to get home. The bench warrant was for a driving after suspension charge from Laconia District Court. He was arrested and later released on $360 personal recognizance bail. Arcouette is due in court on April 22.