Saturation Patrols; Accused Arsonist Named To City Board Heckles Firefighters: PM Patch NH

CONCORD, NH — Here are some share-worthy stories from the New Hampshire Patch network to discuss this afternoon and evening.

This post features stories and information published during the past 24 hours.

Homeless Man Racks Up Concord Robbery Charges After Incidents At Market Basket, Target: Court Docs: Ashton Garland, arrested dozens of times, is in jail on preventive detention, accused of robbery, theft, and assault charges at stores.

Accused Arsonist, Named To Concord ZBA Seat, Verbally Assaults First Responders At LOB Rally: Video: Mary Rose Deak claimed New Hampshire firefighters implanted her with chips. She was recently named to an alternate seat on the city's ZBA.

New Hampshire State Police Saturation Patrol Leads To 6 Arrests: Trooper News Roundup: A Massachusetts man, accused of wrong-way driving and causing a fatal crash on I-95 in Mass., is extradited to New Hampshire; blotters.

Record-Breaking Progressive Jackpots Awarded At The Nash Casino: The Nash Casino: A blackjack player won $155,220 on April 19; another won $102,756 in May.

Recognizing Leadership And Impact: Salem Chamber's 2025 Hidden Jewel Awards Honorees Announced: These awards recognize women who lead with integrity, uplift others, and contribute meaningfully to the region; luncheon held Aug. 20.

Strength In Numbers: $50K Donated To Manchester Area Nonprofits: The Queen City Rotary Club donated the money to 45 organizations promoting the health and well-being of young people in the area.

The End Of Saturated Saturdays In New Hampshire May Be Near, According To Weather Forecasters: The National Weather Service says scattered showers will occur throughout the Granite State this week, while the weekend looks good.

Library Wars, Local Focus: Police Called During Londonderry Trustees Meeting: The ruckus broke out after a staff member who gathers all of the financial data for the treasurer's report spoke about missing checks.

From Ivermectin To Armed Drones, New Hampshire Lawmakers Take Action On A Flurry Of Bills: As the 2025 legislative session nears its end, lawmakers are working to approve or reject the remaining pieces of legislation.

Felon Charged In Homeless Camp Shooting; Burgerfest Turns 20; Girl Dies After DWI Crash; More: PM Patch NH: Cops, cruisers struck by driver accused of being impaired; teen crashes SUV; Mass. man faces bank robbery charge; fun events this week.

Here are some other posts readers may have missed:

Ayotte Makes Push For 'Bell-To-Bell' Classroom Phone Ban On Eve Of Conference Committee

🌱 Patch AM: Sunnycrest Farm's strawberry season shines despite rain

🌱 Patch AM: Price is Right Live coming to Portsmouth

Writing On The Fly: Occam's Razor And Fly Fishing

🌱 Patch AM: A Teenager Was Taken To The Hospital After A Crash In East Concord On Oak Hill Road

🌱 Patch AM: 2025 Hampton Beach Christian Music Festival and 11 more events

Town Of Bow: Police Department June 2025 Bulletin

🌱 Patch AM: Fugitive arrested after Nashua bank robbery

🌱 Patch AM: Double Cash Back All June Long! and 11 more events

Town Of North Hampton: ZBA Public Hearing June 24

🌱 Patch AM: Amherst woman shares her experience in conflict-torn Israel

4 Ways to Pocket an Extra $2,648 Without Getting a Second Job

🌱 Patch AM: Bishop Guertin's lacrosse dynasty continues in Exeter

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua Celebrates Legacy with Time Capsule Event

🌱 Patch AM: Manchester Planning Board meeting details for June 18

New Hampshire First Responders: Dedicated To Service & Safety

🌱 Patch AM: Londonderry High clinches perfect softball season

Portsmouth Public Library: Alzheimer's And Dementia Caregiver Talk June 20

🌱 Patch AM: Merrimack events and state budget updates

4th Of July Home Fireworks Etiquette: Block Talk Survey

🌱 Patch AM: Milford rallies against Trump's policies

New Listing - 26 A St Seabrook, NH

🌱 Patch AM: Yoga Strength Vinyasa Class and 11 more events

🌱 Patch AM: Salem Co-operative Bank CEO retires after 39 years

Exterior House Painting Services in Atkinson, NH

🌱 Patch AM: Exeter-born activist's legacy in women's health

🌱 Patch AM: 2025 Hampton Beach Christian Music Festival and 11 more events

Trump's Escalator Ride A Decade Ago Made History, But Most NH Republicans Missed It

🌱 Patch AM: Love Your Lakes & Rivers and 12 more events

Thank you for reading Patch.com in New Hampshire!

Do you have a news tip? Please email it to tony.schinella@patch.com. View videos on Tony Schinella's YouTube or Rumble channels. Patch in New Hampshire is now in 190 communities. Also, follow Patch on Google Discover.