Crime & Safety
NHSP Roundup: Two Men Arrested for False Documents
Plus, crashes, a hit-and-run, sobriety checkpoint arrests, and other reports from around New Hampshire.

New Hampshire State Police have arrested two more men recently for allegedly trying to use false documents to obtain New Hampshire driver’s licenses.
At around 2:05 p.m. on July 30, 2015, troopers were alerted to man allegedly attempting to pass fraudulent documents at the DMV in Salem.
The man identified himself as Jose M. Vega Figueroa, 28, pictured left, of Manchester. The troopers investigated the matter and alleged that his documents were, in fact, fraudulent, and the man’s real name was Albert Michel Nova Avalon, 30, of Dorchester, MA, an illegal alien from the Dominican Republic. Avalon was arrested and refused bail.
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A week later, at 11:02 a.m. on Aug. 6, troopers were again sent to the Salem DMV for a report of a man potentially using false documents.
The man was reportedly identifying himself as Samuel Encarnacion Hernandez, 27, pictured right, of Manchester.
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Salem Police made contact with the man while troopers checked the documents and alleged that they were fraudulent. Hernandez reportedly lived in Lawrence, MA, not Manchester, and he was arrested. Troopers are still trying to find out what his true identity is, according to the report.
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Troop E Arrests
- Wendy Ashworth, 51, of Rochester, MA, for DUI-impairment, DUI; adult greater than .08, DUI aggravated, and traffic control device violation, on Route 3 in Belmont at 10:52 p.m. on July 17.
- Wayne Campbell, 22, of Plymouth, at 4:35 p.m. on July 18, for possession of a controlled drug on Drake Road in New Hampton.
- Emma Benton, 19, of Lovell, ME, at 6:30 a.m. on July 19, for DUI-impairment, open container, transportation of alcohol by a minor, and possession of a controlled drug on Route 16 in Tamworth.
- Tara Lane, 27, of Brockton, MA, at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 1, for DUI-impairment and protective custody-alcohol.
- Evan Dejoie, 20, of Concord, at 10:15 p.m. on Aug. 1, for possession of a controlled drug on Old Lake Shore Road in Gilford.
- Zachary Mocciola of Augusta, ME, at 2:53 p.m. on Aug. 3, for operating after being certified as a habitual offender, disobeying an officer, and speeding, 21-25 mph over the 55 limit, on Route 16 in Tamworth.
- Stephanie Lamson of Concord, at 4 p.m. on Aug. 3, for criminal trespass and disorderly conduct at White Lake Beach.
- Tyler Morgan, 29, of Wolfeboro, for driving after revocation or suspension and bail jumping at 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 6, on Route 28.
- Seneca Wilson of Effingham at 3:45 p.m. on Aug. 6, for driving after revocation or suspension.
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Troop C Arrests
On July 31, 2015, the following individuals were arrested in Claremont as part of a combined effort by troopers, the Claremont Police, and the NH AG’s Drug Task Force:
- Joseph Labounty, 27 of Claremont, Possession of Controlled Drugs
- Nicole Labounty, 30, of Claremont, Possession of Controlled Drugs
- Todd Cummings, 31, of Claremont, Arrest on a Warrant for Criminal Mischief
- Jesse Hemmingway, 29, of Goshen, Possession of a Controlled Drug
- Ashley K. Prunk, 21, of Hartland, VT, Possession of a Controlled Drug
- Gerald Hayden, 34, of Claremont, Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Distribute
- Jennifer Reed, 34, of Claremont, Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Distribute
Also arrested recently were:
Damien Sevene, 29, of Claremont, for resisting arrest or detention at 1:24 a.m. on July 19, on Pleasant Street in Claremont.
Jeffrey A. Dunbar, 40, of Claremont, for driving after revocation or suspension, contempt of bail, unregistered vehicle on Fenway Lane in Claremont at 1:46 a.m. on July 19.
Alexander J. Crotty, 22, of South Windham, CT, for possession of a controlled drug at 5:24 p.m. on July 19, on route 9 in Sullivan.
Katrina Therrien, 31, of Claremont, for a bench warrant at 3:28 p.m. on July 30, on Lonsdale Drive in Claremont.
Russell Jennison, 39, of Claremont, at 11 p.m. on July 20, for driving after revocation or suspension on Broad Street in Claremont.
James Wilbur, 44, of Swanzey, at 10:36 p.m. on July 20, for possession of a controlled drug.
Steven M. Mann, 28, of Newport, at 12:43 a.m. on July 22, for driving after revocation or suspension and disobeying a police officer on Sunapee Street in Newport.
Jason Orfao, 30, of Manchester, at 7:43 p.m. on July 22, for driving after revocation or suspension on Washington Street in Claremont.
Joshua Macias, 23, of Saxton River, VT, for driving after revocation or suspension.
Sean E. Nichols of Lempster at 9:25 p.m. on July 24, on a bench warrant on Weaver Lane in Lempster.
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