Kittery Man Accused Of Wrong-Way Drunken Driving: New Hampshire State Police Roundup

CONCORD, NH — A man from Maine was accused of wrong-way drunken driving on Interstate 95 on Friday morning, according to New Hampshire State Police.

Just before 11:15 a.m., state police dispatch began receiving reports about a driver driving erratically south in the northbound lane near the Hampton toll plaza. After passing the tolls, the driver crossed over the center median and began driving north in the southbound lane, Michal Sventek, a public information officer for state police, said.

“Troopers responded to the scene and utilized several tactics to stop the vehicle, identified as a 2019 Jeep Cherokee, including tire deflation devices and cruiser positioning,” he said. The driver of the Jeep avoided them and kept going at a reduced speed, against traffic, in the highspeed breakdown lane.”

Later, other troopers attempted to stop the driver, later identified as Robert Cresta, 70, of Kittery, ME, while stopping opposite traffic, but that failed, too. A trooper then decided to use their cruiser to stop the Jeep.

“The Jeep then came to a full stop,” Sventek said, “but not before swerving and causing a minor slow-speed collision with two otherwise uninvolved vehicles.”

Cresta was arrested on reckless conduct and possession of a controlled drug charges, both felonies, as well as aggravated driving while intoxicated. He was taken to Portsmouth Regional Hospital “for precautionary treatment,” Sventek said, and released on bail later. Cresta is due in Portsmouth District Court on April 9.

The state police were assisted on the scene by the Greenland Fire Department and the New Hampshire Department of Transportation. While impairment appears to be a factor in this crash, all aspects remain under investigation. Anyone who witnessed this event is asked to contact Sergeant Greg Dube at greg.c.dube@dos.nh.gov, or the State Police dispatch at 603-223-4381.

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Driver Who Died On I-293 ID’d

State police identified the driver who died during a crash Thursday on Interstate 293.

John Vangelder, 72, of Salem, was thrown from his Ford F-150 pickup truck after a crash with a Cadillac SRX. That vehicle was driven by James Drago, 48, of Amherst.

“Drago was uninjured and remained on scene to cooperate with the investigation,” Sventek said.

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Troop A Blotter

Shawn Patrick Weiner, 35, of Somersworth, was arrested at 3:31 p.m. on March 9, 2025, on indecent exposure and gross lewdness, reckless conduct, and two disorderly conduct charges as well as an unlawful activities; litter control violation in Dover.

Blake Lane Erickson, 73, of Goffstown, was arrested on a conduct after an accident charge in Auburn at 1:30 p.m. on March 9.

Jean Marc Lohomboli, 25, of Gorham, ME, was arrested at 12:01 a.m. on March 9 on a driving under the influence charge and an open container violation in Portsmouth.

Matthew Taschereau, 42, of Arundel, ME, was arrested at 6:34 p.m. on March 8 on driving after revocation or suspension and speeding: 1 to 10 mph over the limit of 55 or less charges in Greenland.

Nathan Mark Daunis, 22, of Derry, was arrested at 2:03 p.m. on March 8 on a reckless operation charge in Greenland.

Isaac Nimely, 23, of Manchester, was arrested at 1:40 a.m. on March 8 on DUI and DUI-adult more than 0.08; minor more than 0.02 charges as well as lane control and open container violations in Exeter.

Diana Christopher Longo, 20, of Manchester, was arrested at 1:20 a.m. on March 8 on an unlawful possession-intoxication charge in Exeter.

Natalie A. Mitchell, 28, of Manchester, was arrested in Rochester at 6:04 p.m. on March 7 on suspension of vehicle registration, uninspected vehicle, and tinted glass violations.

Robert Alfonso, 60, of Rochester, was arrested at 6:37 a.m. on March 7 on driving after revocation or suspension and motor vehicle not equipped with alcohol interlock device charges as well as uninspected vehicle, unregistered vehicle, and suspension of vehicle registration violations in Rochester.

Malaika Wanjiku Kibuchi, 19, of Dover, was arrested at 7:20 p.m. on March 6 on a driving after revocation or suspension charge as well as driving without giving proof and traffic control device violations in Dover.

Wayne E. Dufault, 54, of Cherry Valley, Massachusetts, was arrested at 10:39 a.m. on March 6 on driving after revocation or suspension, breach of bail, and felony theft by unauthorized taking-$1,501-plus charges in East Brookfield, MA.

Elizabeth A. Spiller, 26, of Somerville, MA, was arrested at 1:14 p.m. on March 5 on a reckless operation charge in Hampton.

Yariel Omar Pena, 22, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, was arrested at 12:31 a.m. on March 5 on a driving after revocation or suspension and two bench warrants in Seabrook.

Fabil Leon Marquez Montiel, 24, of East Boston, MA, was arrested on a warrant at 10:37 p.m. on March 3 as well as reckless operation and operating without a valid license charges in Hampton.

Clara Elizabeth Sproule Emerson, 18, of Gloucester, MA, was arrested at 11:11 a.m. on March 3 on a reckless operation charge and a possession of license required violation in Hampton.

John Evan Guy, 27, of York, ME, was arrested at 8:12 a.m. on March 3 on a driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent and negligent driving charges in Portsmouth.

Abigail Elizabeth Hildebrand, 21, of Dover, was arrested at 1:33 a.m. on March 3 on DUI and DUI-adult more than 0.08; minor more than 0.02 charges in Newington.

Troop B Blotter

Jaden James Cummings, 18, of Manchester, was arrested at 11:28 a.m. on March 8 on reckless operation and two endangering the welfare of a child charges in Londonderry.

Isiah N. Smith, 27, of Lawrence, MA, was arrested at 8:07 a.m. on March 8 on felony operate after certified as a habitual offender, driving after revocation or suspension, driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent, reckless operation, and operating without a valid license charges in Windham.

Dyon Maurice Warren-Evans, 21, of Lowell, MA, was arrested at 2:23 a.m. on March 8 on aggravated DUI-30-plus mph and speeding: 26-plus mph over the limit of 55 or less charges as well as an open container violation. Also arrested was Jovaughn Paul Choate, 19, of Lowell, MA, on obstructing government administration, false E-911 information, misuse of 911 systema, dn unlawful possession-intoxication. They were arrested in Manchester.

Matthew Raymond-William Broadway, 39, of Chester, was arrested at 1:05 a.m. on March 8 on DUI, DUI-adult more than 0/08; minor more than 0.02, and DUI charges as well as an open container violation in Windham.

Jose G. Ortiz De La Cruz, 32, of Londonderry, was arrested at 6:21 a.m. on March 7 on driving after revocation or suspension, driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent, and speeding: 25-plus mph over 65 limit charges as well as suspension of vehicle registration and uninspected vehicle violations in Manchester.

Andrew Benjamin Simmons, 33, of Lowell, MA, was arrested at 9:34 p.m. on March 6 on a warrant in Nashua.

Val P. Connors, 40, of Manchester, was arrested at 5:30 p.m. on March 6 on a driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent charge as well as unregistered vehicle and uninspected vehicle violations in Londonderry.

Kendra Leigh Johnson, 29, of Manchester, was arrested at 11:45 a.m. on March 6 on controlled drug: controlled premises where drugs kept, possession of a controlled drug-subsequent, and possession of a controlled drug charges. Also arrested was Nicole Cangimilla, 42, of Laconia, on controlled drug: controlled premises where drugs kept, possession of a controlled drug-subsequent, and possession of a controlled drug charges. They were arrested in Bedford.

Mariah A. Mahoney, 44, of Merrimack, was arrested at 5:41 p.m. on March 5 on aggravated DUI-0.16-plus and DUI charges in Bedford.

Paul Richard Burke, 34, of Manchester, was arrested on a warrant at 6:50 a.m. on March 5, as well as possession of a controlled drug and transport drugs in a motor vehicle charges after an incident in Bedford.

Barbara Souza Batista, 24, of Manchester, was arrested at 8:37 p.m. on a reckless operation charge and a following too closely violation in Londonderry.

William J. Hurd, 36, of Manchester, was arrested at 12:26 p.m. on March 4 on driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent and operating without a valid license charges in Manchester.

Allyson Margaret Donovan, 26, of Methuen, MA, was arrested on a conduct after an accident charge in Bedford at 8:15 a.m. on March 4.

Bryan Edward Cole, 31, of Londonderry, was arrested at 11:14 p.m. on March 3 on a warrant in Manchester.

Patrick Lopes De Araujo, 26, of Plymouth, was arrested at 10:45 p.m. on March 3 on an operating without a valid license charge and a land control violation in Londonderry.

Troop D Blotter

Dylan C. Strahan, 18, of Alexandria, was arrested at 12:48 a.m. on March 8 on an operating without a valid license charge. Also charged was Aidan William Nikolais, 18, of Bridgewater, on an unlawful possession-intoxication charge. They were arrested in Northfield.

Brett C. Donovan, 35, of Gilmanton, was arrested at 12:22 a.m. on March 8 on DUI and negligent driving charges as well as lane control and following too closely violations in Concord.

Matthew R. Heaney, 29, of Cranston, RI, was arrested on an operating without a valid license charge in Concord at 9:54 p.m. on March 7.

Jeffrey Dion Hall, 57, of Nashua, was arrested at 6:44 p.m. on March 7 on driving after revocation or suspension and speeding: 16 to 20 mph over the 65 limit charges in Bow.

David Allin Sauvageau Jr., 27, of Brockton, MA, was arrested at 9:02 a.m. on March 7 on driving after revocation or suspension and speeding: 16 to 20 mph over the 65 limit charges in Hopkinton.

Drew Carter Crisp, 41, of Manchester, was arrested at 10:37 p.m. on March 5 on a DUI-adult more than 0.08; minor more than 0.02 charge in Concord.

Todd A. Walker, 48, of Woodbury, Vermont, was arrested at 1:13 a.m. on March 5 on a driving after revocation or suspension charge as well as open container, misuse of plates, and tail lamp and reflectors violations in Concord.

Khaidyn Joshua Field, 19, of Wilmot, was arrested at 9:36 a.m. on March 4 on a computer services-use prohibited charge in Newport.

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