Laconia Woman, Arrested On DUI Charge, Accused Of Assaulting New Hampshire State Trooper

NORTHFIELD, NH — A woman from Laconia faces charges in Franklin District Court next month after being arrested Saturday for drunken driving, resisting arrest, and assault after an incident at the Canterbury rest area on Interstate 93.

Around 2:15 a.m., a state trooper monitoring traffic on the highway saw a driver driving a vehicle traveling through the rest area without its lights on. The vehicle stopped in the onramp's travel lane, preparing to enter the highway in Northfield.

The trooper stopped and spoke to the driver, from Laconia — Vanessa L. Hall, 39. After an investigation, she was arrested for driving under the influence, Amber Lagace, a public information officer for the state police, said.

“During the arrest, Hall resisted arrest and kicked (the) trooper in the hand,” she said.

Hall was taken to the Merrimack County Jail and released later on personal recognizance. She was charged with driving under the influence, assault on a police officer, resisting arrest, lights required, and stopping, standing prohibited. Hall is scheduled to appear for arraignment in Franklin District Court on April 10.

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