Concord Felon Arrested on Drug, Weapon Charges

HOPKINTON, NH - Two Concord men were arrested this morning after New Hampshire State Police reportedly spotted a Subaru driving erratically on I-89 north, according to an arrest report.

Corey Miller, 23, pictured, of Concord, was on March 14, 2016, arrested for felon in possession of a dangerous weapon, a felony, disobeying a police officer, resisting arrest or detention, and driving after suspension. Also arrested was Joshua Mitchell, 21, of Concord, was arrested for resisting arrest or detention.

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According to state police, at around 4 a.m., a trooper was patrolling I-89 in Concord when he reportedly observed a 2011 Subaru “driving erratically and having lane control issues.” The trooper attempted to stop the vehicle but it allegedly kept driving, according to the report.

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“The vehicle continued to operate at erratic speeds and was all over the roadway,” according to Sgt. Ron Taylor of NHSP. “Believing this was an impaired operator, (troopers) continued to pursue the vehicle as it exited at Exit 4.”

The troopers continued to pursue the vehicle onto George Road in Hopkinton where it allegedly drove across a field, onto a residential lawn, and then, became stuck in the mud, according to the report. The driver and passenger allegedly fled the scene on foot but the passenger – Mitchell – was caught and arrested.

State police called in its K-9 unit and along with Concord and Hopkinton Police, searched the area looking for the driver but due to limited manpower, they were unable to locate the driver. Additionally, homeowners with good intentions checking their residences contaminated the area making the K-9 track ineffective, Taylor noted.

The driver was ID’d as Miller – a convicted felon on parole for robbery and out on bail after being arrested by Concord Police for willful concealment. The vehicle was towed and state police requested a search warrant of the vehicle. After receiving it, they allegedly found “a dangerous weapon and numerous drug items,” according to the alert.

Troopers than issued a warrant for Miller.

At just before noon, a Hopkinton resident reportedly saw a man matching Miller’s description and called 911. Hopkinton Police arrived and arrested Miller.

Miller was held without bail on a probation hold and refused bail on the criminal charges. Mitchell was held on $1,000 cash bail.

“The State Police want to reassure the public that there was never a public safety risk and that all necessary precautions were taken to prevent a risk to the public,” Taylor stated.

Anyone who witnessed or may have information regarding the vehicle pursuit is urged to contact Trooper Anthony Pratt at 603-223-4381.

Miller and Mitchell: Numerous arrests

Both Miller and Mitchell have been arrested a number of times during the past five years, according to reports on Patch.

Miller was arrested about a year ago for allegedly using a knife to rob a man on Beacon Street, with Karissa Tucci allegedly assisting during the incident by taking the victim’s keys out of his car so he couldn’t flee, according to police.

In December 2014, Miller was arrested for felon possession of controlled drugs (suboxone) and a bench warrant. He was arrested for felony bail jumping in February 2015.

A few months later, in June 2015, he was arrested on forgery and fraudulent use of a credit card.

In August 2011, he was arrested for default or breach of bail conditions and on warrants in October 2012 as well.

Mitchell was arrested in March 2015 on bench warrants for nonappearance in court and nonpayment of a fine after reportedly overdosing on Canton Circle.

A few months later, he was arrested on more bench warrants outside of Concord High School.

In May 2013, Mitchell was arrested for felony conspiracy to commit and was arrested on a criminal threatening warrant at Concord High School.