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Fatal Crashes; Gas Station Stabbing; Felon To Plead To Half-Brother’s Murder: Nearby News

Drug recovery center founder accused of stalking journalists; thrown coffee leads to strangulation charge; deputy fire chief fights cancer.

Photos from some of the most-read stories on Patch in New Hampshire last week.
Photos from some of the most-read stories on Patch in New Hampshire last week. (Tony Schinella/Patch; News 603; New Hampshire State Police; Merrimack County Jail)

CONCORD, NH — Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around New Hampshire Patch sites last week.

Drug Recovery Center Founder Arrested At NH Airport, Accused Of Stalking Journalists: Eric Spofford was arrested Friday in NH. He's accused of stalking NHPR journalists after the publication of sexual misconduct allegations.

Franklin Police, State Troopers Investigate Stabbing Outside Downtown Gas Station: Video: Cops are investigating a stabbing on North Main Street in Franklin Friday; a former Concord resident is a suspect, BOLO alert says.

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Hooksett Police Investigating Double-Fatal Crash Near Allenstown; Passenger Survives: Two drivers died after a collision between a Nissan Rogue and a Hyundai Kona on Hooksett Road early Tuesday morning.

Teen Killed In Stolen Car Crash; Building Fire; Fastest Growing Communities: Nearby News: Also: Chinese billionaire wants NH water; man accused of stealing packages; missing UNH student found dead; Parkinson's near golf courses?

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Wrong-Way Driver Crash Sends 3 To The Hospital: New Hampshire State Police Roundup: Plus: 102 vehicles stopped during DWI saturation patrol and enforcement in Belknap County; blotters from around New Hampshire.

Thrown Coffee, Strangulation Lead To Concord Father, Son Being Arrested In The North End: Scott Spern and Eli Spern of Maple Street were arrested on assault charges after small talk about an air conditioner led to an incident.

New Boston Man Arrested Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges: Gregory Wells, 19, of New Boston, was taken into custody after a four-month multi-agency investigation by local police, sheriffs, and HSI.

Concord Woman, Previously Charged With Lewdness, Arrested On 8 Assault Charges: Police Log: Plus: Threat and deadly weapon charges on Maitland Street; Manchester man arrested on theft charges; stalking, trespass on Fox Cross Circle.

Concord Murder Suspect To Plead Guilty To Killing Half-Brother; Mom Reacts To Decision: Follow-up: Jesse James Sullivan of Pittsfield will admit to killing Zachary Sullivan in January 2024 on Garvins Falls Road later this month.

Double-Fatal Crash; Mass. Teen Accused Of Stealing Durango SUV; More: PM Patch NH: Also: Motorcyclist killed in crash; cops say thrown coffee led to strangulation and 2 arrests; fatal e-bike crash; $2M Powerball tix sold.

Plus: Woman accused of selling meth; NJ man indicted on Merrimack forgery, theft charges; Nashua woman indicted on riot, gun threat charges.

Here are some other posts readers may have missed:

Hudson Man Indicted On 9 Rape Charges: Hillsborough County Superior Court Roundup

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