‘Operation Granite Hammer’ Busts Slam Down on New Hampshire: Nearby News

Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around New Hampshire Patch sites last week:

1. Nashua Woman Killed After Fleeing Traffic Stop, Crashing: Police: Jessica Garcia, 26, of Nashua, died after police say she fled a police stop and crashed on the Everett Turnpike.
2. Alleged Meth Dealers and Manufacturers, Counterfeiters, Others Indicted: Court: A Concord habitual offender, Pittsfield woman allegedly with drugs, and a homeless man indicted for a knife threat and stealing Twisted Tea.
3. Nashua Drug Sweep: Mother, 2 Sons Arrested: The latest Nashua "Granite Hammer" drug sweep resulted in six arrests.
4. Nashua Man Steals Family's Xmas Presents, Hides on Roof: Police: Nashua police said Carl Kirsch broke into a family's home Monday, grabbed Christmas presents, then fled as the homeowner confronted him.
5. 5 Crashes in Nashua on Everett Turnpike Amid Snowstorm: Nashua fire officials said there were multiple crashes on the Everett Turnpike Saturday as about 5 inches of snow fell.
6. Nashua 'Granite Hammer' Drug Sweep: 3 Arrested: Latest Nashua Granite Hammer drug sweep: Steven Herring and Eric Wyatt, of Nashua, and Spencer Katsohis, of Hudson, were arrested.
7. Alleged South End Drug Dealer Arrested After Domestic Dispute: Log: An elderly Nashua man was arrested in Concord for breach after allegedly returning to Union Street where he was previously trespassed.
8. Nashua Police Officers Honored for Saving Man's Life: Nashua police Officers Christopher Rogers and Benjamin Turner were honored for saving the life of a man bleeding profusely on Ash Street.
9. Weare Man Racks Up Burglary, Other Charges: Reports: Tyler Payne allegedly assisted on crime sprees – approximately 30 burglaries – in Concord, Bow, and other towns to fuel a heroin habit.
10. Drug Charge Issued Against Barnstead Man: Concord Police Log: Homeless pair arrested on drug dealing charges, Canterbury man arrested on numerous forgery charges, and Salisbury man faces driving charge.

Other posts readers may have missed include:

Nashua 'Granite Hammer' Drug Sweep: 6 Arrested

Aggravated DUI, Sex Assault, Public Drinking: Nashua Police Log

Nashua 'Granite Hammer' Drug Sweep: 2 Arrested

Five Rounded Up in SWAT Armed Robbery Warrant That Becomes a Drug Bust

Nashua Police Welcome 6 New Officers

Nashua Man Shoots Self in Leg, Arrested: Police

Police Impersonator Allegedly Steals Pickup Truck from NH Auto Dealership

New Details Emerge In Nationwide Search For Dangerous Suspected New Jersey Wife-Killer

Police Seek Info on Alleged NH Lottery Ticket Thieves

Clay Buchholz Trade: Red Sox Deal Former All-Star Pitcher

Milford Man Arrested on Gun, Driving Charge: Log

Alleged Knife Threatening, Baseball Bat Beater Indicted: Roundup

Former Mass. Cop Arrested on Stolen NH Test Drive Pickup Truck Rap

Attempted Murder Suspect to Concord Cop, Calmly: ‘I Did It, I Lit Her on Fire’: Affidavit

Manchester Man Ejected from Pickup During Route 101 Crash

Exeter Man Arrested in Salem on Multiple Theft Charges

North Hampton Teen Arrested After Alleged Threat Incident

Mass., Conn. Drug Dealers Arrested on I-95: NHSP

Hudson Man Arrested for Drunk Driving, Drugs: Londonderry Police Log

Merrimack Woman Arrested After Domestic Dispute

Milford Woman Arrested on Drug, Prostitution Charges

I-95 in Hampton, Portsmouth Pursuit Leads to K-9 Hunt in York

LizFit Raises $40K for Local Charities

Mass. $1M Scratch Ticket Winner Arrested for Shoplifting

Salem Rams Cheerleaders Win National Championship

Police Ask for Help as Search for NH Man Continues

Lewandowski Opens Strategy Firm to Help President-Elect Achieve Agenda

Here are some slightly older posts that were popular with readers last week:

• When Do the Days Start Getting Longer?
• Woman Dies After Amherst Accident
• ‘Operation Granite Hammer’ Comes to Goffstown, Nets 7
• Merrimack Teen Arrested on Drug Charges in Bedford
• High School Teacher Shared Nude Photos, Videos with Student: Cops
• Citizen, Arm Thyself!

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