RI Trucker Falls Asleep, Crashes In Construction Zone: New Hampshire State Police Roundup

CONCORD, NH — A trucker from Rhode Island escaped serious injury early Saturday morning after crashing in a construction zone on the Everett Turnpike in Merrimack.

Around 2:15 a.m., troopers, along with Merrimack fire and rescue teams, were sent to a crash scene about a mile from the Bedford toll plaza. When they arrived, they found a Ross Express tractor-trailer had crashed in the zone, Tyler Dumont, a public information officer for the department, said. The driver, Kenneth Irizarry, 43, of Providence, RI, reportedly fell asleep while driving.

“Irizarry drifted into the right breakdown lane, struck sand barrels, and then drove over temporary jersey barriers where the truck became stuck,” Dumont said. “He was transported to a Nashua hospital to be treated for minor injuries.”

The right lane of the southbound side of the turnpike was closed for around three hours while crews from Northeast Truck Services, the New Hampshire Department of Transportation, and Audley Construction removed the truck and reset the barrier.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who has further information that may assist in the investigation to contact Trooper Edward Perciballi at Edward.M.Perciballi@dos.nh.gov or State Police dispatch at 603-223-4381.

Shirley Stanley Credit: New Hampshire State Police

Mom Drove 112 MPH With Kids Unbuckled In SUV: Report

A woman from Manchester will be in Candia District Court in June to face charges she was driving 112 mph while her children were in an SUV without seatbelts on.

Around 9:15 p.m. on Friday, a state trooper on Route 101 saw a Chevrolet Tahoe SUV speeding and weaving in and out of traffic.

“At one point,” Dumont said, “the SUV was observed at 112 mph.”

The trooper stopped the driver, Shirley Stanley, 23, of Manchester, and found two children, ages 1 and 4, inside the vehicle but not secured by child restraints or seatbelts, a report stated. She was arrested and charged with reckless operation, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, two counts of violating required child passenger restraints, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, unsafe lane change, following too closely, and speeding. Stanley was processed and released on personal recognizance. She is due in court on June 10.

State Police believe others may have seen Stanley’s driving before she was pulled over, Dumont said. Anyone who witnessed the SUV should contact Trooper Jacob Benjamin at Jacob.A.Benjamin@dos.nh.gov or State Police dispatch at 603-223-4381.

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Fatal Crash Investigation In Troy

State troopers are investigating a fatal crash on Route 12 in Troy on Saturday.

Before midnight, troopers were sent to the area of Lawrence Road for a report of a vehicle that went off the road and struck a large boulder. The crash caused the vehicle to overturn. Keene firefighters and Troy EMTs were requested to the scene and attempted to save the driver, Stephen Despinosa, 54, of Troy, but were unsuccessful, according to a report.

“While alcohol impairment appears to be a contributing factor,” Dumont said, “all aspects of the crash remain under investigation.”

Troopers were assisted on the scene by the Troy Fire Department, Keene Fire Department and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

Anyone who may have information related to the crash was asked to contact Trooper Robert Stevens at Robert.J.Stevens@dos.nh.gov or 603-223-3783.

Troop A Blotter

Nicholas Gustav Francois, 31, of Dover was arrested at 3:09 p.m. on April 14, 2024, on a domestic violence-simple assault charge in Madbury.

Sean Michael Buckley, 22, of Fremont was arrested at 3 p.m. on April 14 on a reckless operation charge after an incident in Hampton.

Selenarose Rose Alfaro, 28, of Malden, Massachusetts, was arrested at 2:48 a.m. on April 14 on DUI, reckless operation, and resisting arrest or detention charges in North Hampton.

Yvon K. Goma, 21, of South Portland, Maine, was arrested at 3:54 a.m. on April 13 on road racing and reckless operation charges after an incident on Portsmouth.

John D. Pinette, 60, of Sanford, ME, was charged with unofficial inspection-registration decal at 4:40 p.m. on April 12 in Rochester.

Julio A. Rivera Morales, 39, of Dover was charged at 2:15 p.m. on April 12 on an operating without a valid license charge in Dover.

Mark Howard Fairhurst, 61, of Dover was arrested at 10:15 a.m. on April 12 on DUI, DUI-second offense, motor vehicle not equipped with alcohol interlock device, and driving after revocation or suspension charges in Madbury.

Christopher P. Glover, 41, of Rochester was arrested at 9:37 p.m. on April 11 on reckless conduct-deadly weapon, aggravated DUI-attempt to elude police, disobeying an officer, DUI, authorized use, and reckless operation, and an operating without a valid license charges in Rochester.

Bodrick Rene Felder, 47, of Texas City, Texas, was arrested at 9:05 p.m. on April 11 on DUI, reckless operation, driving after revocation or suspension, and an operating without a valid license charges in Portsmouth.

Tiffany Shanna Thompson, 45, of Lewiston, ME, was arrested at 5:53 p.m. on April 9 on aggravated DUI-attempt to elude police, DUI, possession of a controlled drug, transport drugs in a motor vehicle, disobeying an officer, falsifying physical evidence, and DUI-second offense charges as well as a lane control violation in Portsmouth.

Eilleen M. Brown, 54, of Strafford was arrested at 3:01 p.m. on April 9 on a DUI charge and a lane control violation in Dover.

Fnu Praditya, 39, of Rochester was arrested at 12:39 p.m. on April 8 on obstruct government administration and unsworn falsification charges and a possession of license required violation in Dover.

Jarid Henner, 30, of Berwick, ME, was arrested at 5:42 a.m. on April 8 on a driving after revocation or suspension charge and an uninspected vehicle violation in Dover.

Troop B Blotter

Carly Sonya Morse, 20, of Nashua was arrested at 12:42 p.m. on April 14 on a conduct after an accident charge in Bedford.

Arsenio Ramos, 34, of Lawrence, MA, was arrested at 10:55 a.m. on April 14 on a felony operating after being certified as a habitual offender and driving after revocation or suspension charges, as well as an unregistered vehicle violation in Windham.

Stephanie Marie McPhee, 31, of Hampstead was arrested at 5:05 a.m. on April 14 on reckless conduct-deadly weapon, aggravated DUI-0.16-plus, and DUI charges in Windham.

Duane Paul Verner Provencher, 46, of Manchester was arrested at 10:39 p.m. on April 13 on DUI and conduct after an accident charges in Hooksett.

Ryan D. Stenzel, 31, of Hudson was arrested at 2:45 p.m. on April 13 on DUI and conduct after an accident charges in Hooksett.

Kevin Lee Baker, 60, of Manchester was arrested on a negligent driving charge at 11:09 a.m. on April 13 in Manchester.

Shardeia S. Spearman, 24, of Nashua was arrested at 5:30 a.m. on April 13 on aggravated DUI-0.16-plu, DUI, and DUI-adult more than 0.08; minor more than 0.02 charges in Merrimack.

Justin J. Jerackas, 35, of Londonderry was arrested at 11:48 p.m. on April 12 on DUI and DUI-second offense charges as well as a yellow-solid line violation in Londonderry.

Jonathan S. Cunningham, 37, of Raymond was arrested at 11:15 p.m. on April 11 on DUI and speeding-11 to 15 mph over the 65 limit charges as well as lane control and control signals-lane use violations in Candia.

Richard Cruz-Rodriguez, 41, of Manchester was arrested at 6:28 p.m. on April 11 on felonious use of a firearm, reckless conduct-deadly weapon, DUI, and disorderly conduct charges in Salem.

Jason E. Frometa, 46, of Manchester was arrested on a warrant and a bench warrant at 10:43 p.m. on April 9 in Londonderry.

Richard F. Evinson, 59, of Derry was arrested at 8:27 p.m. on April 9 on two driving after revocation or suspension charges and a driving without giving proof violation in Manchester.

Kacie Lynn Rokel, 49, of Manchester was arrested at 4:52 p.m. on April 9 on driving after revocation or suspension charge as well as suspension of vehicle registration, unregistered vehicle, and uninspected vehicle violations in Manchester. John Paul Hoffman, 34, of Milford was arrested on a bench warrant in Bedford at 3:29 p.m. on April 9.

Alexa Rae Donais, 23, of Merrimack was arrested at 4:20 p.m. on April 8 on driving after revocation or suspension, simple assault, resisting arrest or detention, and driving without giving proof charges as well as suspension of vehicle registration and unsafe lane change violations in Nashua.

Troop D Blotter

Damion R. Delgenio, 25, of Kingston was arrested at 3:35 p.m. on April 14 on a driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent charge and a suspension of vehicle registration violation in Hooksett.

Mauro H. Mora, 62, of Winooski, Vermont, was arrested at 2:22 a.m. on April 14 on Dui-third offense and driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent offense charges as well as lane control violation in Hooksett.

Jason Michael David Buttrick, 32, of Ashland was arrested on a DUI charge at 1:10 a.m. on April 14 in Bow.

William W. Pachecomayen, 40, of White River Junction, VT, was arrested at 11:40 p.m. on April 13 on DUI and endangering the welfare of a child charges as well as fail to maintain minimum speed violation in Bow.

Horace M. Goodrum, 37, of Mexico, ME, was arrested on a warrant at 5:08 p.m. on April 12 in Canterbury.

Carol A. Laufman, 72, of Plymouth was arrested at 11:51 p.m. on April 11 on a DUI charge in Bridgewater.

Katelyn L. Muzzey, 27, of Newport was arrested at 6:31 p.m. on April 10 on a DUI charge and a front lights fail-turn on lights when required violation in Warner.

Craig Clark Lapine, 43, of Manchester was arrested at 3:05 p.m. on April 9 on a driving after revocation or suspension charge and a bench warrant in Tilton.

David A. Browall, 24, of Hopkinton was arrested at 12:30 a.m. on April 9 on felon in possession of a dangerous weapon, transport drugs in a motor vehicle, and two possession of drug charges in Concord.

Ana Yanira Moreno Amaya, 42, of Somerville, MA, was charged with operating without a valid license at 9:55 p.m. on April 8 in Canterbury.

Stephen Moore Harvester, 71, of Westfield, MA, was arrested at 7:11 p.m. on April 8 on a DUI charge and a lane control violation in Northfield.

John Pollard, 48, of Concord was arrested at 5:30 p.m. on April 8 on a theft of lost-mislaid property-less than $1,000 charge. Also arrested was Richard M. Bussiere, 50, of Pembroke on a theft of lost-mislaid property-less than $1,000 charge. They were arrested after an incident in Warner.

Connor G. Snarski, 26, of Bradford was arrested at 9:27 a.m. on April 8 on a driving after revocation or suspension charge in Hooksett.

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