Newport Woman Faces Felony, Other Drug Charges

A local woman who was arrested nearly two years ago after a traffic stop on North State Street is facing drug charges.

Cassandra Henriksen, 25, of Newport, was arrested at 3:45 p.m. on Feb. 21, and charged with possession of controlled drugs, a felony, and possession of drugs.

The charges stem from an alleged incident at North State and Penacook streets on April 2, 2012. At around 6 p.m. that evening, she was stopped and arrested on suspended registration (operating-misd), driving after revocation or suspension, and drivers license prohibitions charges.

At the time, it was alleged that Henriksen had two syringes with an “unknown drug type” substance inside them.

Bradford Police picked up Henriksen and transported her on I-89 for a prisoner exchange with a Concord officer on a warrant.

“She was cooperative throughout the entire process,” the officer noted.

Henriksen was later released on $15,000 personal recognizance bail and is due in court on March 24.

According to an online report, Henriksen was also arrested in July 2011 and charged with possession of controlled/narcotic drugs, driving after revocation or suspension in Plaistow.

Editor’s note: The following story was derived from information supplied by the Concord Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.