Stolen Vehicles, Crashes, OD Death At Calumet: NH State Police Roundup

CONCORD, NH — New Hampshire State Police are investigating a stolen car out of Stewartstown on July 17.

Troop D troopers were tipped off by troopers from Troop F that a 2001 Toyota Tacoma was stolen from the town. Not long after getting the tip, state police received another tip from a witness who said they saw a man driving the truck in Northfield traveling south on Interstate 93 around 5 p.m.

At about the same time, Northfield police received a call about a man attempting to steal a lawnmower. Police and troopers set up a perimeter and called in a K-9 unit to try and track the suspect.

Not long after that, Robert Walsh, 56, of Marston Mills, MA, was arrested. The day before, state police said, he was arrested on criminal trespass and criminal mischief charges in Cambridge.

Anyone having information related to this incident is asked to contact Trooper Kevin Belanger at Kevin.J.Belanger@dos.nh.gov or 603-223-8599.

Crash On I-89

Troop D troopers were sent to a crash on Interstate 89 north on July 21 in Lebanon.

Around 1 p.m., a 2017 Ford Escape had rear-ended a 2010 Ford F150 near Exit 18. State police said, at the time of the crash, a strong storm cell was moving through the area, causing a significant downpour of rain. The storm reduced visibility and the roads were hazardous, according to a report.

The pickup truck driver was not injured, but the driver of the Escape was unresponsive and taken to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.

Impairment was not believed to be a factor in the crash. The left northbound lane was closed for about two hours during the investigation and cleanup.

State troopers were assisted by Lebanon police, Lebanon fire and rescue, and the New Hampshire Department of Transportation.

If anyone has information regarding this incident, contact Trooper Jacob Plourde at 603-223-8914 or Jacob.J.Plourde@dos.nh.gov.

Overdose At Calumet

A man who overdoses in the Calumet Transitional Housing Unit in Manchester on July 10 has died.

Corrections officers found Michael Berencsi, 50, unresponsive from an overdose. Life-saving measures were immediately started, according to officials, including calling for an ambulance, CPR, AED, and Narcan. Berencsi was immediately transported by ambulance to an area hospital in critical condition.

Ten days later, according to officials, he died.

Berencsi was incarcerated on March 10, 2021, on one count of second-degree assault, and had a sentence maximum release date of May 28, 2026. He was moved from the New Hampshire State Prison for Men in Concord to the Calumet Transitional Housing Unit in February 2022.

Troop A Blotter

Leah Marie Holub, 37, of Haverhill, Massachusetts, was arrested at 12:44 a.m. on July 15 on an operating under the influence charge in North Hampton.

Justeen E. Houle, 36, of Warwick, Rhode Island, was arrested at 8:32 p.m. on July 13 on a driving or operating under the influence of drugs or liquor; driving or operating with excess alcohol concentration charge in Rochester.

Jessica R. Dennis, 31, of Tilton was arrested on a bench warrant at 9:12 a.m. on July 11 in Raymond.

Troop B Blotter

Robert J. Peno, 32, of Manchester was arrested at 9:41 p.m. on July 17 on a bench warrant and a violation of a protective order charge after an incident in Bedford.

Wayne Brandon Thompson, 36, of Derry was arrested on a bench warrant at 7:51 p.m. on July 17 in Manchester.

Matthew C. Regan, 57, of Saugus, MA, was arrested at 12:02 p.m. on July 17 on a transport drugs in a motor vehicle charge in Windham.

Mariana Cruz, 38, of Manchester was arrested on a warrant at 3:53 p.m. on July 16 in Merrimack.

Benjamin R. Keenan, 30, of Mason was arrested at 1:05 a.m. on July 13 on criminal trespass and three breach of bail charges in Mason.

A 17-year-old was arrested at 1:30 p.m. on July 12 on criminal threat against a person and simple assault charges in Manchester.

Troop D Blotter

Robert Walsh, 56, of Marston Mills, MA, was arrested at 9:32 a.m. on July 17 on receiving stolen property, less than $1,000, and receiving stolen property, $1,501+, charges in Stewartstown.

Andrew Joseph McCarthy, 32, of Effingham was arrested at 3:06 a.m. on July 17 on aggravated driving under the influence-30+ mph, driving under the influence, and reckless operation charges in Concord.

Michelle Leigh Devlin, 33, of East Boston, MA, was arrested at 10:04 p.m. on July 16 on driving under the influence and deal-possess prescription drugs charges and lane control violation in Sanbornton.

Justin A. Dutton, 40, of Merrimack was arrested at 6:31 p.m. on July 16 on receiving stolen property-$1,501+, reckless conduct-deadly weapon, disobeying an officer, driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent, and reckless operation charges as well as a warrant and a bench warrant after an incident in Plymouth. Read more about this case here: Merrimack Felon Accused Of Stealing BMW; Pursued By Troopers On I-93

Brian A. Holt, 68, of Merrimack was arrested at 3:10 p.m. on July 16 on driving under the influence and driving under the influence-second offense charges and a lane control violation in Sanbornton.

Janice Lane, 62, of Mansfield, MA, was arrested at 6:11 p.m. on July 15 on driving under the influence-adult more than 0.08, minor more than 0.02 and driving under the influence charges in Bow.

Christopher D. Buswell, 44, of Stewartson was arrested at 9:50 p.m. on July 14 on driving under the influence and driving under the influence-second offense charges in Salisbury.

Phillip R. Bryson, 51, of Tilton was arrested on two warrants as well as possession of a controlled drug and delivery weapon, contraband charges in Concord.

Shawna M. Clark-Osgood, 31, of Belmont was arrested at 3:35 a.m. on July 14 on felony operating as a habitual offender, driving under the influence, and driving after revocation or suspension charges after an incident in Concord.

Morgan McCallister Stubbs, 25, of Lebanon was arrested on a warrant at 12:13 a.m. on July 14.

Matthew Allen Hart, 38, of Wareham, MA, was arrested at 11:57 p.m. on July 12 on driving under the influence, reckless conduct-deadly weapon, and reckless conduct-domestic violence-deadly weapon charges in New London.

Stephanie Marie Vallee, 39, of Raymond was arrested at 1:20 a.m. on July 12 on driving under the influence, conduct after an accident, and operating without a valid license charges on Hooksett.

Gidel Pineda, 27, of Methuen, MA, was arrested at 7:46 a.m. on July 11 on driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent, speeding-25+ mph, and operating with an expired license charges.

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