Shootings, Drug Sweeps, NH Madam Convicted Of Human Trafficking, Sand Sculptures: Nearby News

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

1. WATCH: The Winners! Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpting Classic 2017 Sand Sculpture Competition NH - Day 4 - Seacoast Nation: The sand sculpture winners were announced last night. Here are the final, completed sculptures!
2. Nashua Drug Sweep: 3 Arrested In 'Granite Hammer': The latest Nashua police "Granite Hammer" drug sweep resulted in the arrests of Scott Farnsworth, John Gagnon, and Spencer Katsohis.
3. Nashua DUI Checkpoint Announced: A DUI checkpoint will be held in Nashua the weekend of June 30, state police announced.
4. Nashua Drug Sweep: 3 Arrested In 'Granite Hammer': The latest Nashua police drug sweep netted three suspects on fentanyl and cocaine charges, officials announced Thursday.
5. NH Madam Found Guilty On Human Trafficking, Prostitution Charges: Lori Barron of Salem was convicted on five counts in a Bay State superior court yesterday after running a “massage parlor” in Lawrence.
6. Nashua Police Activity On West Hollis Street: Reports: There was "large disturbance" in Nashua on West Hollis Street Sunday night.
7. GoFundMe Effort Raises Thousands For Marston Family: Jasmine Marston was killed in a vehicle crash in Brentwood. Friends, family have come together to raise money for her funeral expenses.
8. Nashua Police Chase: Suspect Crashes Downtown: Nashua police said Lawrence Thomas led officers on a car chase through downtown Nashua and crashed into a monument near City Hall.
9. Driver Hits Vehicle In Nashua Road Rage: Police: Patrick Cairney, of Brookline, was charged with reckless conduct with a deadly weapon.
10. Shooting Incident Reported at Mennino Place Apartments: A man was injured by a gunshot wound on Storrs Street in Concord this afternoon.

Other posts readers may have missed include:

NH Escapee Back In Jail After 2 Years On The Run

Sexual Assault Suspect Killed By NHSP After Pursuit Through Mass.

Deluge Of Rain, Thunderstorms Heading To NH

Penacook Woman Indicted For Allegedly Dragging Man With Vehicle

T-Storms Knock Out Power To Thousands In NH

6 In NH Bagged During Prostitution Sting

Three Arrested In NHSP Sobriety Checkpoint

Nashua Traffic: 3 Crashes On Everett Turnpike

Newmarket Woman Loses Life In Brentwood Crash

NH Teens Busted For Allegedly Beating Busker In Boston

Sobriety Checkpoint Held This Week In NH

NH Right Now: Sexual Assault Suspect Killed, Help Softball Team Get To Nationals, Fun Weekend Activities

3 DUIs, Resisting Arrest, Assault: Nashua Police Log

Shootings, Crashes, Loose Moose, Water Rescues, Bacteria At NH Beaches: Nearby News

Concord Man Arrested On Child Abuse Charges

NH Sucker Punch Suspect Sought

Ex-Patriot Comes Out As Gay, Had Planned Suicide

Nashua Man Arrested On Stolen Property, Drug Charges: Amherst Police Log

Bedford Police Seek Assistance With ID Of Woman In Liquor Store Case

Dad Staggering Down Street Arrested For Child Endangerment: Cops

WATCH: Day 2 of the 2017 Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpting Classic - Sand Sculpture Competition in NH - Seacoast Nation NH

Manchester Woman Arrested On Burglary Charge: Londonderry Police Log

Merrimack Teen Arrested After Alleged Scratch Attack

Cops Seek Info About Alleged Computer Equipment Thieves

Pair Wanted After Drive-By Shooting In Methuen Bagged In NH

10 Farmer Road In Windham: Wow!

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

• 10 Things Every High School Graduate Should Hear
• There’s A Moose On The Loose In Concord

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