Kidnapping Case, Drug Busts, Fires And Crashes In NH: Nearby News

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

1. Armed Nashua Man Hit By Car In Texas Roadhouse Showdown: Police: Manchester police said Nicholas Richer met a rival at Texas Roadhouse to settle a social media dispute and pulled a gun but was hit by car.
2. Nashua Police 'Granite Shield' Sweep: Heroin, Crack Charges: Nashua police said the latest "Granite Shield" crime sweep netted suspects on charges involving heroin and crack cocaine.
3. Nashua Macy's Thief Stole $1,500+ Worth Of Clothing: Police: Nashua police said Deborah Bryson recently stole a large amount of clothing from the Pheasant Lane Mall Macy's.
4. NH Man Passes Away After Everett Turnpike Crash: Roundup: Plus, troopers make DUI arrests on New Hampshire highways, Mass. drivers arrested, and Maine man charged with protective order violation.
5. Bill Would Punish New Hampshire Fowl Owners If Birds Trespass: A constituent's frustration with a neighbor's ducks spurred the legislation.
6. Concord Bon-Ton Store To Close As Part of Restructuring: Report: Close to 50 stores across the country will be closing this year including the Steeplegate Mall location.
7. Tom Brady Ends Interview After Insult About Daughter: Brady took issue with a remark WEEI's Alex Reimer made about his 5-year-old daughter.
8. Prison For NH Youth Coach Who Produced Child Porn: Matthew Riehl, of Goffstown, was sentenced to 25 years in prison after admitting to blackmailing children into sending him nude photos.
9. Nashua Police: NY Trio Ran $40K iPhone, iPad Scheme: Nashua police said Everton Ellis, Armelle Chester and Jeffrey Martin stole more than $40,000 worth of iPhones and iPads.
10. Latest Nashua Weather: 2 Rounds Of Snow: Nashua's latest weather forecast: a warmup this weekend before more snow moves in.

Other posts readers may have missed include:

6+ Inches Of Snow For NH Super Bowl Sunday?

Stabbing Reported On Scott Drive In Merrimack

Teen Indicted For Targeting Girls With Private Sex Images: Court

Nashua Fire At Cafe Downtown

Homeless Woman Arrested On Trespass, Bail Charges: Concord Police

Alleged Fentanyl And Meth Dealers Indicted In Merrimack County

Inmate Allegedly Violates Protective Order: Concord Police Log

Nashua Weather: Snow, Ice For Morning Commuter

Hudson School Bus Crash After Student 'Disruption': Police

3 Arrested After Alleged Kidnapping Incident

Regulators Vote To Deny Northern Pass Application

A Stabbing, A Fatal Crash, Snowy Weather Coming: NH Right Now

Epsom Woman Arrested On Theft Charge: Concord Police Log

More Charges Issued Against Child Sexual Assault Suspect: Log

New Hampshire Has 270 Structurally Deficient Bridges: Report

Exeter, Stratham Bank Robberies Suspect Bagged

Sheriffs Arrest Dover Woman On Heroin Charge

Alleged Cop Impersonator, Sexual Assaulter Bagged In NH

184 Kings Highway In Hampton: Wow!

Alleged Derry Stalker Arrested In Londonderry: Cop Log

Merrimack Cancer Rates Are 'Consistent' With The Rest Of NH

'I'm Not A Drunk, I'm A F****** Judge,' Man Tells NJ Troopers

77 West St. In Milford: Wow!

Cops Believe Felony Lane Gang Member Responsible Is For Thefts

2 Arrested In Portsmouth During 'Granite Shield' Operation

22 Telo Road In Windham: Wow!

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

• 2 From NH Make 2018 U.S. Winter Olympic Team
• Elderly Amherst Man Arrested On Drug, Property Charges: Cop Log
• 2 Arrested After Pistol Whipping Attack Outside Housing Project
• Londonderry Fire Saves Puppy During 2-Alarm Blaze
• Teens Arrested On Robbery Charges After Pot Deal Goes Bad: Cops
• Mass. Man Arrested For Alleged Wrong Way Drunk Driving

Thanks for reading Patch.com in New Hampshire.

Center images via Jeffrey Hastings/frameofmindphoto.com, used with permission; police file photos; home image via realtor.com.