Wrong-Way Driver Crash Sends 3 To The Hospital: New Hampshire State Police Roundup

CONCORD, NH — An elderly woman from Enfield has been accused of wrong-way driving that led to a head-on crash and herself and two other drivers being sent to the hospital.

Around 1:30 p.m. on May 27, New Hampshire State Police dispatch began receiving reports of a driver traveling south in the northbound lanes of Interstate 89 near Exit 18 in Lebanon. About a minute after the first report was received, troopers learned about a crash in the area, according to Michal Sventek, a public information officer for the department.

According to a preliminary investigation, Kathleen Ford, 90, of Enfield, was driving on the highway in the wrong direction in a Buick Lucerne when she reportedly struck a Volkswagen Atlas being driven by Jennifer Pivovar, 67, of Randolph Center, Vermont. Ford struck the SUV head-on, he said. As a result of the crash, the SUV then struck a Hyundai Sonata, being driven by Erin O’Connor, 24, of Warner.

“The northbound lanes of Interstate 89 were shut down for about an hour during the investigation, one lane was later opened to allow traffic to pass,” Sventek said. “About half an hour later, all the lanes were reopened.”

All three drivers were taken to the hospital.

Assisting troopers were Lebanon Fire and Rescue teams, Lebanon police, and the NH DOT. Sventek said other police officers assisted with traffic during the closure.

No charges have been filed at this time, he said.

Anyone with footage of the crash or any other information that could be helpful to this investigation, was asked to contact Trooper Peter Kosakowski at 603-223-3831 or peter.c.kosakowski@dos.nh.gov.

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102 Vehicles Stopped During DWI Saturation Patrols

On May 25, state police were involved in DWI saturation patrols in Belknap County.

During the effort, 102 vehicles were stopped, 32 summonses were issued for various violations, and numerous arrests were made. Four people were taken into protective custody.

State police said Noelle E. Cote, 22, of Lynn, Massachusetts, was arrested in Laconia on charges of DUI impairment, open container-alcohol, and open container-marijuana. She is scheduled to appear in Laconia District Court on June 5. Also charged was Jesus A. Marcano, 20, of Laconia, who was charged in Laconia for having a false inspection sticker. He is scheduled to appear in Laconia District Court on July 10. Chanse Vodvarka, 25, of Lincoln, was arrested in Laconia for driving after suspension-DUI and driving after suspension-ALS. He is scheduled to appear in Laconia District Court on July 10. Barbara N. Tea, 38, of Tyngsboro, MA, was arrested in Gilford on a DUI impairment charge and a lane control violation. She is scheduled to appear in Laconia District Court on June 5. Also arrested was Joshua D. Johnston, 25, of Campton. He was charged with DUI impairment, DUI-0.08 or greater, and a yellow line violation in Laconia. Johnston is scheduled to appear in Laconia District Court on June 5. And Jonathan D. Converse, 51, of New Hampton, was arrested in Meredith on charges of alcohol interlock-motor vehicle not equipped and front lights-auto. He is scheduled to appear in Laconia District Court on July 10.

Troop A Blotter

05/10/2025 01:04, RAYMOND, CAHILL, MARK R. (60); CHICHESTER, 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI-IMPAIRMENT).

05/10/2025 04:32, ROCHESTER, 03839 FRANCOIS, ALEXX RAYMOND (23); BURLINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS, 639:3,I (ENDANGERING WELFARE OF CHILD), 642:10 (OBSTRUCT REPORT OF CRIME/INJURY).

05/11/2025 02:15, GREENLAND, LARA, ELINSON MANUEL (24); BOSTON, MA, 265:4 (DISOBEYING AN OFFICER), 263:64,VII (DRIVE AFTER REV/SUSPENSION).

05/11/2025 08:26, HAMPTON, TOMPSON, TREVOR JAY (23); BARRINGTON, 265:79 (RECKLESS OPERATION).

05/11/2025 08:36, DOVER, CATALDO, KYLE RICHARD (28); ROCHESTER, NH 265:79 (RECKLESS OPERATION), 263:35 (RESIDENT/FAIL TO OBTAIN NH LIC.).

05/11/2025 10:23, DOVER, BUSH, JONATHAN S. (36); BOSTON, MA 265:79 (RECKLESS OPERATION).

05/05/2025 23:11, EPPING, MARTINEZ, LILIAN E. (31); MANCHESTER, 263:64,IV (DRIVE AFTER REV/SUS; DUI), 261:178 (SUSPENSION OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION), 261:40 (UNREGISTERED VEHICLE), 263:64,V-A(C) (DRIVE AFTER REV/SUS-ADMIN LICENSE SUSPENSION).

05/06/2025 09:09, HAMPTON, RYAN, LAUREN S. (34); BARRINGTON, 265:79 (RECKLESS OPERATION).

05/06/2025 14:41, BARRINGTON, GORTON, GABRIELLA NOELLA(21); BARRINGTON, 594:7 (ARREST ON WARRANT).

05/06/2025 21:08, RAYMOND, GRAWEY, ANDREW NOAH(20); MANCHESTER, 265:79 (RECKLESS OPERATION), 318-B:2 (POSS. MARIJ-INFUSED PRODUCT; UNDER 21Y.O.), 126-K:6 (POSSESSION/USE TOBACCO PROD BY MINOR).

05/06/2025 21:20, EXETER, HAGEN, RICHARD C. (52); LOCKPORT, IL 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI-IMPAIRMENT), 642:2 (RESIST ARREST/DETENTION)

265-A:44 (OPEN CONTAINER ALCOHOL OR MARIJUANA), 265-A:44 (OPEN CONTAINER ALCOHOL OR MARIJUANA), 265-A:44 (OPEN CONTAINER ALCOHOL OR

MARIJUANA), 265:60 (SPEEDING-EXISTING CONDITIONS), 265:25 (FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY).

05/07/2025 13:10, HAMPTON, ARMSTRONG LAWRANCE, DAVID A. (21); SANFORD, MAINE, 265:79 (RECKLESS OPERATION), 261:40 (UNREGISTERED VEHICLE).

05/08/2025 18:22, GREENLAND, LORVIG, ERIC JORGENSEN (62); DURHAM, 265:79 (RECKLESS OPERATION).

05/08/2025 22:51, ROCHESTER, ENGLE, ETHAN D. (18); BARBOURVILLE, KENTUCKY, 265-A:45 (TRANSPORT ALCOHOL OR MARIJUANA BY MINOR).

05/08/2025 22:51, ROCHESTER, FRYE, KENNY (18); BARBOURVILLE, KY, 637:7 (RECV STOLEN PROP; $0-$1000), 179:10 (UNLAWFUL POSSESS/INTOXICATION).

05/08/2025 22:51, ROCHESTER, RILEY, THURMAN (19); CORBIN, KY, 637:7 (RECV STOLEN PROP; $0-$1000), 179:10 (UNLAWFUL POSSESS/INTOXICATION). 05/08/2025 22:51, ROCHESTER, WAGNER, LARRY (18); BARBOURVILLE, KY, 637:7 (RECV STOLEN PROP; $0-$1000), 179:10 (UNLAWFUL POSSESS/INTOXICATION).

05/09/2025 10:58, GREENLAND, STANLEY, WILLIAM E. (28); MANCHESTER, 265:79 (RECKLESS OPERATION).

05/09/2025 17:00, HAMPTON, SITTON, ALEX JARROD (34); MANCHESTER, NH 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI-IMPAIRMENT), 265-A:3,III (DUI AGGRVTD 0.16+).

Troop B Blotter

05/05/2025 09:01, NASHUA, JACOBS, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL (60); NASHUA, 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI-IMPAIRMENT), 265:24 (LANE CONTROL), 265:79 (RECKLESS OPERATION), 631:3 (RECKLESS CONDUCT).

05/05/2025 16:38, MERRIMACK, VAN EMBURGH, KELSEY PARKER (30); MANCHESTER, 263:64,VII (DRIVE AFTER REV/SUSPENSION), 263:64,IV (DRIVE AFTER REV/SUS; DUI), 263:1,III (LICENSE REQD; OP W/O VALID LICENSE).

05/05/2025 16:59, MANCHESTER, WOLCZKO, COREY P. (34); GOFFSTOWN, 265:79 (RECKLESS OPERATION), 639:3,I (ENDANGERING WELFARE OF CHILD)

265:19 (UNLAWFUL PASSING ON RIGHT), 265:79-B (NEGLIGENT DRIVING), 265:22 (YELLOW/SOLID LINE VIOLATION).

05/06/2025 00:07, NASHUA, HEYL, JOSHUA CHARLES (29); TYNGSBORO, MA 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI-IMPAIRMENT), 265:69 (STOP/STAND/PARK PROHIBITED).

05/08/2025 01:18, MONT VERNON, COOPER, VICTOR (52); MILFORD, 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI-IMPAIRMENT).

05/09/2025 05:29, LONDONDERRY, SANCHEZ, DOMINICK (21); WAKEFIELD, MA 265:79 (RECKLESS OPERATION).

05/10/2025 05:02, NASHUA, BEAUDOIN, COURTNEY LYNN (20); FITCHBURG, MA 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI - IMPAIRMENT), 264:25 (CONDUCT AFTER ACCIDENT), 265-A:45 (TRANSPORT ALCOHOL OR MARIJUANA BY MINOR), 265:79 (RECKLESS OPERATION), 265-A:44 (OPEN CONTAINER ALCOHOL OR MARIJUANA), 265-A:44 (OPEN CONTAINER ALCOHOL OR MARIJUANA), 179:10 (UNLAWFUL POSSESS/INTOXICATION).

05/11/2025 03:50, MANCHESTER, OCONNOR, KYLE EDWARD (30); NEW BRIGHTON, MINNESOTA, 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI 2ND; IMPAIRMENT), 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI - IMPAIRMENT), 265:22 (YELLOW/SOLID LINE VIOLATION), 265:24 (LANE CONTROL).

05/11/2025 06:14, MANCHESTER, CASTILLO TAVERAS, BRESLY BEATRIZ (25); MANCHESTER, 265:79 (RECKLESS OPERATION).

05/11/2025 13:56, LYNDEBOROUGH, STRINGER, JESSICA CHRISTINE (48); LYNDEBOROUGH, 173-B:9 (VIOLATION OF PROTECTIVE ORDER), 633:3-A,I(C) (STALKING; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; ORDER).

Troop D Blotter

05/11/2025 11:12, HOPKINTON, ZHOU, TIANYI (26); PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, 265:4 (DISOBEYING AN OFFICER), 265:60 (SPEEDING 25+ MPH OVER 65 LIMIT), 263:2 (POSSESSION OF LICENSE REQUIRED), 265:33 (FAIL/YIELD EMERGENCY VEHICLE).

05/05/2025 07:10, BOW, FAMISAN, KEEGAN ANDREW (20); MANCHESTER, 263:64,VI (DRIVE AFTER REV/SUS-SUBSQT), 261:178 (SUSPENSION OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION), 263:12 (PROHIBITIONS RE: DRIVERS LICENSE), 263:64,V-A(B) (DRIVE AFTER REV/SUS – ORIGINAL AND YOUTH), 597:37 (BENCH WARRANTS), 263:1,III (LICENSE REQD; OP W/O VALID LICENSE).

05/05/2025 16:33, BOW, BENZAN, DORAN NOEL (20); LYNN, MA, 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI - IMPAIRMENT), 265:60 (SPEEDING 21-24 MPH OVER 65 LIMIT).

05/05/2025 23:03, CONCORD, VASQUEZ VILLA, KARLA ABRIL (34); CONCORD, 261:178 (SUSPENSION OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION), 263:64,VII (DRIVE AFTER REV/SUSPENSION).

05/06/2025 21:52, CONCORD, BIOH, GEEPLAY B. (50); WORCESTER, MA, 263:64 (DRIVE AFTER REV/SUS), 263:64,VI (DRIVE AFTER REV/SUS-SUBSQT), 597:37 (BENCH WARRANTS).

05/07/2025 10:41, CONCORD, MOSES, TYLER ANTHONY (32); HILL, 644:4,I (HARASSMENT), 631:4,I(C) (CRIM THREAT-PROPERTY), 597:7-A (BREACH OF BAIL), 633:3-A,I(B) (STALKING-PLACE INDIVIDUAL IN FEAR).

05/07/2025 15:41, CONCORD, CHANEY, INDIA LOU ANNE (24); HOPKINTON, 594:7 (ARREST ON WARRANT).

05/08/2025 20:27 CONCORD, CHHETRI, PURNA B. (35); CONCORD, 263:1,II (LICENSE REQD; OP W/EXPIRED LICENSE-SUBSQT), 263:64,IV (DRIVE AFTER REV/SUS; DUI), 265:9 (TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE VIOLATION).

05/10/2025 22:17, BOW, QUADE, STEVEN TYLAR (22); DERRY, 597:7-A (BREACH OF BAIL), 263:64,VI (DRIVE AFTER REV/SUS-SUBSQT), 263:64,VII (DRIVE AFTER REV/SUSPENSION), 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI - IMPAIRMENT), 265-A:44 (OPEN CONTAINER ALCOHOL OR MARIJUANA), 262:23 (OPERATE AFTER CERT AS HABITUAL OFFENDER), 265:79 (RECKLESS OPERATION).

05/10/2025 23:11, CONCORD, ABBOTT, KENDRA-LYNN (40); CONCORD, 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI - IMPAIRMENT), 265:109 (OPERATING WITHOUT LIGHTS), RIVARD.

05/11/2025 02:19, BOW, FLEMING, PAUL M. (47); HEBRON, 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI - IMPAIRMENT), 265:60 (SPEEDING 21-24 MPH OVER 65 LIMIT).

Other Arrests

05/25/2025 14:49, OSSIPEE, DRISCOLL, JACOB MICHAEL (28); PEABODY, MA, 265:79 (RECKLESS OPERATION).

05/23/2025 22:48, ASHLAND, MARRERO, VICTOR (23); PROVIDENCE, RI, 265:60 (SPEEDING 16-20 MPH OVER 70 LIMIT), 263:64,VII (DRIVE AFTER REV/SUSPENSION).

05/18/2025 13:47, ASHLAND, BOYD, ROBERT M. (63); WEYMOUTH, MA 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI - IMPAIRMENT).

05/16/2025 07:20, MILAN, JUVENILE (13); MILFORD, 262:12 (TAKING W/O OWNERS CONSENT).

05/13/2025 00:00, HAMPTON, STEWART, JAMES R. (42); SALEM, 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI - IMPAIRMENT).

05/08/2025 20:16, SWANZEY, OLENA, KEVIN JOHN (39); KEENE, 631:2,I(A) (2ND DEGREE ASSAULT; SBI- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE), 631:2,I(A) (2ND DEGREE ASSAULT; SBI- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE), 631:2-B,I(A) (DV; SIMPLE ASSAULT; BI OR PC), 631:2-B,I(A) (DV; SIMPLE ASSAULT; BI OR PC), 631:2-B,I(I) (DV; FALSE IMPRISONMENT).

05/06/2025, 19:37, CROYDON, WISE, DANIEL P. (31); BEDFORD, 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI 2ND; IMPAIRMENT).

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