Crashes, Drug Busts, Teen Allegedly Shoots Man, and More: Nearby News

Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around New Hampshire Patch sites last week:

1. Nashua 'Granite Hammer' Sweep: 8 Arrested: The 11th Nashua police crime sweep of 2017 netted eight arrests Thursday.
2. NH Driver Used Cheese Wrapper To Fake Registration Sticker: Police: Alexandria police said a driver used a cheese wrapper for her car registration: "We can't even file this under the 'A for effort' category."
3. NH Sex Offender Arrested for DWI After Crash in Tilton: Brian Gage of Pittsfield, a man with a long criminal history, allegedly crossed over the yellow line and smashed into an oncoming SUV.
4. Aaron Hernandez Suicide Note Released: In his letter to his fiancée, Aaron Hernandez wrote that his suicide was part of God's plan.
5. Concord Woman Indicted on More Child Sexual Assault Charges: Former Sununu Center sociologist Kirstie Bean was indicted in Merrimack County Superior Court for allegedly having sex with a 14-year-old.
6. 11 Nashua Crime Sweeps In 2017: 71 Arrested: Nashua police have conducted 11 crime sweeps so far in 2017, resulting in total of 71 arrests — including 19 for heroin-related crimes.
7. Carfentanil Suspect Caught Holed Up in NH Hotel: Cops: Preston Thorpe was arrested today after cops received a tip about where he was allegedly hiding, ending an eight day manhunt.
8. Deceased Man Discovered on Hill Street in Salem: The area around the street has been re-opened to traffic as police investigate an alleged threat incident.
9. Nashua Sex Offender Arrested At Coffee Shop: Paul Emond, a convicted sex offender, was arrested again on charges he failed to properly register with police.

Other posts readers may have missed include:

Concord Felon Indicted on Drug Dealing, Shotgun Possession Charges: Roundup

3 Fatal Carfentanil ODs then Suspect Caught, NH Teens in Trouble, and More: Nearby News

Nashua Man Made Child Hide Drugs: Police

Pedestrian Hit By SUV Near Nashua

Nashua Man Struck 9-Year-Old Girl In The Face: Police

Salem, N.H. Store Owner Allegedly Flattens Tires of Cars Illegally Parked in His Lot

Multi-Vehicle Crash Reported on I-393

Concord Wow! House: 82 Centre St.

Amherst Teen Arrested After Alleged OUI Crash in Merrimack

Dope Hookup Leads to Robbery, Drug Charges: Cops

Alleged Londonderry Thief Faces More Charges in Bedford: Log

Man Indicted for Allegedly Threatening to Shoot Cops: Roundup

Teen, Out on Probation, With Numerous Warrants Tries to Grab Officer’s Gun: Cops

Ayotte Makes List of Possible FBI Director Successors: Report

Brogan: Hat's Off to Cinema 93!!!

U.S. Presidential Scholars: 161 Students Win Prestigious Award

UNH Police: 'Odor Investigation' Shuts Down Part Of Campus

Swastika Tattooed Burglar, Gang Member Arrested Again: Roundup

Body Found in Water Near Hampton River Marina

Maine Motorcyclist Dies in I-293 Crash: NHSP

Nashua Man Allegedly Strikes Another in the Face at Cinemagic

Milford Wow! House: 249 Mile Slip Road

Aaron Hernandez Murder Conviction Vacated

The 2nd Largest House in Rockingham County: NH Real Estate Guide

Mass. Woman Charged with DUI-Drugs After Crash

Windham Wow! House: 20 Northland Road

Here are some slightly older posts that were popular with readers last week:

• 10 Things Every High School Graduate Should Hear
• State Closes Second Queen City Hookah Lounge After Incidents
• Teens Arrested on Drug, Alcohol Charges: Milford Police Log
• Build a Sailboat with Your Family in Just Three Days
• Suicide Incident Reported at Windham Police HQ

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