Drug Sweeps, Overdoses, Stores Closing in NH, Car Explosion, and More: Nearby News

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

1. Nashua Crime Sweep: 12 Arrests For Prostitution, Drugs, Robbery: The latest Nashua police "Granite Hammer" crime sweep netted 12 arrests; suspects were charged with dealing drugs, prostitution and more.
2. Nashua Drug Sweep: 8 Arrested In 'Granite Hammer': The latest Nashua police Granite Hammer drug sweep netted eight arrests April 6, 2017.
3. ‘Multiple’ Overdoses Reported on Concord Street: At least one person was transported to Concord Hospital this afternoon.
4. Eastern Mountain Sports, Bob’s Stores to Close NH Stores: Report: Bedford, Nashua, and Salem stores to be sold or closed after bankruptcy filing.
5. 3 Injured at After Car Explosion Near NH Gas Plant: Reports: An explosion near a building was reported at the Matheson Plant on South Willow Street on April 10.
6. Nashua Father Beat Up Son, 6: Police: Jason Trythall, a Nashua resident formerly of Merrimack, was charged with domestic violence after police said he attacked his son.
7. Nashua Woman Fires Gun In Struggle With Officers: Police: Kerri Lucas, of Nashua, was charged with reckless conduct, cocaine possession and resisting arrest.
8. Nashua Student Made Gun Threats To Classmates: Police: A Nashua high school student threatened classmates on Instagram with images of a gun on April 11, 2017, police said.
9. Restaurant, Apartments Destroyed by Fire in Portsmouth: 6 alarm fire destroys building, apartments; police warn that State Street will be inaccessible for a while this morning.
10. Knife-Wielding Nashua Man Strangled Ex-Girlfriend: Police: Erik Caron, of Nashua, was charged with felony assault after police said he attacked his ex-girlfriend and threatened her with a knife.

Other posts readers may have missed include:

Prostitution In Nashua: Hotels Urged To Report Crimes

NH Man Charged in Abandoned Bow Dog Case

Nashua Driver With Suspended License Hits Pedestrian: Police

Franklin Woman Bagged in Hooksett with Stolen Concord Jeep: Report

Nashua Drug Sweeps: 51 Arrested In 2017 So Far

Alleged Drug Dealers, Habitual Offenders, Others Indicted: Roundup

Thousands Being Raised for State Street Saloon Employees, Residents

Father Who Tied Up Son, Left 2 Children in Feces, Gets Prison Time

Bedford Woman Indicted for Setting Her House on Fire: Roundup

Small Fire Closes Walmart

One Fatality Confirmed on Concord Street

Dominican in U.S. Illegally for 13 Years Attempts to Get a NH License: NHSP

NH Officials Investigating Remains Found in Kingston

Wow! House in Exeter: 5 Stella Way

Martha’s Vineyard Man Arrested for Reckless Driving in NH

Derry Woman, Others Arrested by Sheriffs on Drug Charges

I-93 Night Work Begins April 11: NH DOT

Heavy Police Presence Reported on Lantern Lane in Londonderry

Alleged Londonderry Domestic Abuser Arrested Again After Standoff

Merrimack Woman Arrested After Local Crash

Merrimack Woman Bagged for OUI

Burglary Call Leads to Arrest of Milford Man

Northeast Credit Union Locations Hit in NH

Payless Shoesource Shutters NH Location in Mass Closings

Police Involved in Multi-Agency Pursuit of Stolen Vehicle

MA Stolen Pickup Truck Suspect Caught in Derry NH

Bike Crash with Head Injury Reported on Windham Rail Trail

Greater Salem Chamber Celebrates Windham Boutique Opening

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

• Merrimack Teen Arrested on Drug Charges: Amherst Police Log
• Salem Teen Arrested on Domestic Assault Charge: Police Log

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Captured man and burned out car photos by Jeffrey Hastings/Frame of Mind Photography. FrameofMindPhoto.com.