Trucker Faces DUI, Gun Charges After Crash; Deaths In Water Bodies; More: Nearby News

CONCORD, NH — Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around New Hampshire Patch sites last week.

1. NH Ponds, Beaches Have Active Fecal, Cyanobacteria Bacteria Advisories: Beaches on the Seacoast; water bodies in Bedford, Deering, Hollis, Hudson, Kingston, Salisbury, and other towns have water safety warnings.
2. Concord Woman, Accused Of Rape, Arrested On Indecent Exposure Charge: Stephanie Goudreault was accused of pleasuring herself with a sex toy and taking pictures in front of a child; rape trial set for December.
3. Body Discovered In Piscataquog River Identified As A Manchester Man: NH State Police Major Crime Unit and Marine Patrol are investigating the cause of death of Shawn Barton, 40 of Manchester.
4. Three People Die In Different Water Related Incidents On Friday In NH: Shawn Barton of Manchester, Amy Posocco of Beverly, MA, and a Boy Scout died in the incidents in Manchester, Gilmanton, and Madison.
5. SUV Crashes, Lands On Wallis Sands Beach In Rye And Bursts Into Flames: Joshua Ginchereau of Salem faces charges after police allege he was speeding. He is accused of reckless operation and reckless conduct.
6. Woman Who Jumped In River May Have Been Spotted In Manchester: Detectives say credible information of sightings is being actively pursued in an effort to locate Elise Poirier last seen over a week ago.
7. The Body Of A Man Discovered In Piscataquog River In Manchester Friday: UPDATE: Marine Patrol has identified the man as Shawn Barton, of Manchester. The cause of death is under investigation by state police.
8. Woman Flees Deputies, Jumps In River; Man Dead On Beach: Nearby News: Bird knocks out power to thousands; man accused of killing his mom; hiker dies; homeless man accused of threatening cops with a knife; more.
9. Report: Woman Who Jumped In River Spotted; Indictments: PM Patch NH: Fecal, cyanobacteria warnings for ponds, beaches; cop facing rape charges resigns; help softball players get to world series; Rep. resigns.
10. NH School District Bookkeeper Gets Year In Prison For Stealing $131K: Amy Beth Burley of Barnstead stole federal funds earmarked for the Barnstead and Hampton school districts between 2011 and 2020.

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Allenstown Man Arrested On Gun, DUI Charges After Concord Truck Crash

Northwood Motorcyclist Dies During Route 4 Crash: NHSP Roundup

Dump Truck Rolls After Collision On Concord's South Main Street: Watch

Woman Awaiting Rape Trial Faces Indecent Exposure Charge: PM Patch NH

Hudson Man Accused Of Killing His Mom; Was Out On A Suspended Sentence

Woman Who Jumped In The Merrimack River In Manchester Still Missing

Dead Body Found In Highland Lake; Rollover Crash; More: PM Patch NH

Concord Cops Track Down Stolen Motorcycle At McDonald's Restaurant

A Late-1960s Ranch Style Home In Amherst That Abuts Beaver Brook

Town Of Bedford: Proposed South River Road Safety Complex Site Walk

2 Vehicle Crash Knocks Down Utility Pole In East Concord: Watch

A Truly One-Of-A-Kind Custom Cape Style Home In Exeter

Deceased Man Found On Beach Near Wallis Road In Rye On Monday

Hampton Man Indicted On Meth Sales Charges: Superior Court Roundup

Londonderry Area Pets Waiting To Be Adopted: Meet Carina, Tango, Camilla & More

🌱 Manchester Father Arrested For Son's Death + NH's Medicaid Dental Coverage

Merrimack Area Real Estate Roundup

Luxury Townhomes Are Now For Sale In Milford

Nashua Area Real Estate Roundup

Stunning, Brand New Construction In Portsmouth

Man From New York Arrested Twice In 5 Hours: Salem Police Log

A Rare Waterfront Custom-Built Home On Cobbett's Pond In Windham

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