Laconia, Merrimack, Manchester, And Sanbornton Men Charged With DUI During St. Patrick’s Day Enforcement

CONCORD, NH — There were no fatal crashes during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday, according to New Hampshire State Police, but troopers were kept busy with nearly 800 calls for service and more than 500 vehicles pulled over.

State police held a “high-visibility enforcement initiative” during the holiday with troopers “focused solely on finding impaired and speeding drivers” on Tuesday. During the effort, 772 calls for service were handled, 516 traffic stops made, 121 speed citations issued, including 18 for distracted driving, and 15 people were arrested for various charges.

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The following people were arrested:

Matthew Thomas Clough, 31, of Merrimack, was charged with driving under the influence and a second offense-DUI.

Jeffrey R. Gelinas, 34, of Manchester, was charged with driving under the influence and speeding more than 20 mph over the limit.

Mark Francis Houten, 59, of Laconia, was charged with driving under the influence.

Alec Gary Snow, 23, of Sanbornton, was charged with driving under the influence, unlawfully transporting alcohol or marijuana, and speeding more than 26 mph over the posted limit.

Melissa M. Pelletier, 41, of Manchester, was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

Lance R. Fair, 39, of New Durham, was charged with making a domestic‑violence‑related threat and criminal mischief.

Danny Lee Goss, 46, of Bridgewater, was charged with violating a protective order, resisting arrest, two counts of simple assault, criminal mischief, falsifying physical evidence, and two counts of being a felon in possession of a dangerous weapon.

Logan Shawn McColl, 31, of Sanford, Maine, was charged with driving after being certified as a habitual offender.

Shelby J. Winslow, 45, of East Dover, Vermont, was arrested on bench warrants.

Owen Timothy Douglas, 23, of Laconia, was charged with driving with a revoked or suspended license, having a suspended vehicle registration, and unlawfully transporting alcohol or marijuana.

Paul J. Landry, 36, of Fitzwilliam, was arrested on bench warrants and charged with driving after suspension, driving without a valid license and operating an unregistered vehicle.

Amanda N. Anderson, 37, of Rochester, was charged with driving with a revoked or suspended license and having a suspended registration.

Ashley N. Severino, 22, of Lawrence, Massachusetts, was charged with driving after suspension and speeding more than 25 mph over the posted limit.

Mamoor Hassan Ahmed, 24, of Manchester, was charged with driving with a suspended license and operating an unregistered vehicle.

Brendan Michael Doherty, 18, of Concord, was charged with having a suspended registration, driving after suspension, driving without a valid license, and following too closely.

“The New Hampshire State Police remain committed to enhancing safety for all roadway users and will continue to enforce the state’s traffic safety laws,” state police said.

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