Motorcyclist Killed; Shooting; Best NH Colleges; Truck Fished Out Of River: Nearby News

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

1. Concord, Bow Police Investigating Possible Hooksett Turnpike Shooting: Police and troopers are evacuating Hooksett Turnpike and Pepin Drive in Bow after a woman reported shots fired in her home Sunday night.
2. Motorcyclist Killed After Crash On Amherst Street In Nashua: The crash closed parts of Amherst Street for hours. This marks the 100th fatality in New Hampshire this year and the fifth since Friday.
3. NHTI In Lockdown As Concord Cops, Troopers Capture Assault Suspect: Concord’s community college was placed in lockdown Monday night after a suspect escaped capture from troopers at a Hall Street hotel.
4. Nashua Police Identify Victim Of Monday's Fatal Motorcycle Crash: Edwin Hacker of Nashua died from injuries in the Amherst Street crash involving a motorcycle and SUV. Nashua police are investigating.
5. Accused Murder Danielle Dauphinais To Plead Guilty To Killing Her Son: Elijah “Eli" Lewis, 5, found buried in a grave in Abington, Mass. in 2021, died from violence and neglect, according to a medical examiner.
6. 9 NH Colleges Among Best In Country, U.S. News Says In New Ranking: Nine colleges in New Hampshire were ranked among the top ones in the country, according to new 2025 Best Colleges rankings released Tuesday.
7. Pickup Truck Fished From Merrimack River In Concord: Watch: Concord firefighters and New Hampshire State Police were sent to the NHTI boat launch Friday after a truck rolled backward into the river.
8. NH Mom To Plead Guilty To Murdering Son; Motorcyclist Killed: PM Patch: Wanted felon chased by troopers, college placed on lockdown; whooping cough warning; cops disciplined after an incident with a homeless man.
9. Felon Who Was Chased Through Concord, Held On Preventative Detention: Charles Cutting II, a parolee with a 20-year criminal history in NH, TX, faces new charges after being accused of assault, reckless driving.
10. Motorcyclist Who Was Killed ID’d; 2 Drugged At UNH; More: PM Patch NH: Also: Cop killer wants death sentence commuted; crashes; fun things to do; hospital drill; “Veto Day” preview; former attorney indicted.

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Concord Man Arrested Twice In 11 Hours, Faces Several Charges: Cop Log

Candidate Wins Primary By 1 Vote; Truck Fished Out Of River: PM Patch

Epsom, Grafton Women Arrested On Theft Charges: Concord Police Log

Nashua Man Indicted On Rape Charges: Superior Court Roundup

Trump Sign Vandal Caught On Camera In Concord: Watch

Stalking Arrests On Village Street In Penacook: Concord Police Log

After Multi-Month Investigation, Homeless Concord Felon Faces Charges

Enjoy River Life In This New Englander Along The Contoocook In Concord

Massachusetts Residents Indicted On Concord Wrongful Voting Charges

Teen Accused Of Stealing Car Now Faces Taco Bell Theft Charge: Cop Log

Convicted Rapist, Former Concord Teacher Indicted On 39 New Charges

Barnstead Woman Accused Of Assaulting Concord Police During DUI Arrest

Salem Teen Accused Of Assaulting 4 Police Officers: Cop Logxs

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