Wrong-Way Drunken Driving Arrest On I-93: NH State Police Roundup

CONCORD, NH — A man from Canterbury was arrested on drunken driving charges after being accused of driving the wrong way on an Interstate in Concord Sunday.

Around 12:30 a.m., New Hampshire State Police received “multiple reports” of a vehicle driving north in the southbound lanes on Interstate 93 in Concord between Exit 16 and 17, Amber Lagace, the public information officer for the department, said. The vehicle was found a short time later near Mile Marker 45 in Canterbury.

The driver, Jose Galindo Mendoza, 45, of Canterbury was arrested on driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, and reckless conduct with a deadly weapon charges as well as open container and operating without a valid license violations. He was released on bail and is due in Merrimack County Superior Court on Aug. 24.

Concord police and the Penacook Rescue team assisted New Hampshire State Police with the case.

Man Accused Of Driving 124 MPH On I-93

A man from Bethlehem was arrested on Saturday after being accused of driving 124 mph on I-9.

A trooper reported around 7:15 a.m. seeing a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze without a rear license plate on I-93 in Canterbury. The trooper accused the driver of reaching speeds of 124 while passing other vehicles in a “reckless manner,” Lagace said.

“The vehicle then took Exit 18 and (the) trooper attempted to stop the vehicle at the stop sign at the base of the off-ramp,” she said. “The vehicle took off, passing a stopped vehicle on the right. The vehicle ran the stop sign and continued westbound on West Road at a high rate of speed.”

A chase ensued, and the trooper accused the driver of continuing to drive recklessly before stopping and fleeing the scene into a house. The trooper was able to arrest the driver, Steven Seaman, 22, on disobeying an officer and reckless conduct charges, as well as, unregistered vehicle, failure to display plates, and stop sign violations. He was released on personal recognizance and is due in Concord District Court later.

Troop D troopers were assisted by the special enforcement unit, utilizing aircraft, the Merrimack County Sheriff’s Office, and Canterbury police.

Anyone with information about this incident was asked to contact Trooper Brett Romig at 603-223-4381 or Brett.A.Romig@dos.nh.gov.

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Troop A Blotter

William E. Hoover, 75, of Hudson was arrested at 5:49 p.m. on June 18 on driving under the influence, DUI-adult more than 0:08; minor more than 0.02, and resisting arrest or detention charges in Auburn.

Douglas G. McKay, 50, of Cape Neddick, Maine, was arrested at 11:10 p.m. on June 17 on aggravated DUI-collision with serious injury, driving under the influence, reckless conduct-deadly weapon, and vehicular assault charges. He was arrested after an incident in Portsmouth.

Dominic E. Dexter, 28, of Oakland, ME, was arrested at 5:57 a.m. on June 16 on driving under the influence and reckless conduct charge after an incident in Dover.

Dylan A. Deraps, 29, of Dover was arrested at 2:13 a.m. on June 16 on a driving under the influence charge in Madbury.

Fredy A. Bermejo, 28, of Lowell, Massachusetts, was arrested at 11:01 p.m. on June 14 on driving after revocation or suspension and operating without a valid license charges after an incident in Seabrook.

Jazmyne Jean Conway-Morel, 27, of Meredith was arrested at 10:29 p.m. on June 13 on driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent and speeding-11 to 15 mph over the limit off 55 or less in Hampton.

Pamela Beaumont, 58, of Merrimack was arrested at 7:34 p.m. on June 12 on driving under the influence and conduct after an accident charges as well as an open container violation after an incident in Epping.

Troop B Blotter

Brian David Harvey, 53, of Malden, MA, was arrested at 6:05 p.m. on June 17 on disobeying an officer and driving after revocation or suspension charges after an incident in Manchester.

Rafael Manzueta, 40, of Lowell, MA, was arrested at 4:38 a.m. on June 17 on a driving under the influence charge in Merrimack.

Jose N. Reyes, 44, of Salem was arrested at 10:36 p.m. on June 16 on driving under the influence, DUI-second offense, negligent driving, two driving after revocation or suspension charges, and a lane control violation. He was arrested after an incident in Londonderry.

Jerry Janvier, 37, of Taunton, MA, was arrested at 3:27 a.m. on June 16 on a driving after revocation or suspension charge and a lane control violation after an incident in Londonderry.

Josephina Marko Omol, 32, of Manchester was arrested at 12:03 a.m. on June 167 on driving under the influence, aggravated DUI-0.16+, aggravated DUI-adult more than 0.08; minor more than 0.02-passenger under 16, DUI-second offense, DUI-second offense-adult more than 0.08; minor more than 0.02, endangering the welfare of a child, driving without giving proof, unregistered vehicle, and three driving after revocation or suspension charges. She was arrested after an incident in Merrimack.

Benjamin Timothy Bourgeois, 23, of Auburn was arrested at 8:51 p.m. on June 15 on driving under the influence, aggravated DUI-30+ mph, and reckless operation charges as well as a following too closely violation. He was arrested after an incident in Manchester.

Brittnee B. Limongiello, 28, of Weare was arrested on a driving after revocation or suspension charge in Londonderry at 4:50 p.m. on June 15.

Samantha Lee Lebron, 28, of Lawrence, MA, was arrested at 4:59 p.m. on June 15 on driving after revocation or suspension, suspension of vehicle registration, and speeding-11 to 15 mph over the 65 limit charges as well as an uninspected vehicle violation.

Ganesh Achanta, 29, of Merrimack was arrested at 11 a.m. on June 15 on an operating without a valid license charge after an incident in Manchester.

Hector Rodriguez Estrada, 22, of Boston, MA, was arrested at 3:18 p.m. on June 14 on speeding-25+ mph over the 65 limit and operating without a valid license charges in Londonderry.

Gabriella E. Perrino, 28, of Wilmington, MA, was arrested at 8:48 p.m. on June 13 on a reckless operation charge in Manchester.

Genna O. Shapiro, 39, of Canton, MA, was arrested at 6:23 p.m. on June 12 on reckless operation and negligent driving charges after an incident in Windham.

Troop D Blotter

Haris Waqar, 22, of Boylston, MA, was arrested on a reckless operation charge at 11:50 p.m. on June 18 in Canterbury.

Duncan Terrell Williford, 27, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was arrested at 6:50 a.m. on June 17 on a driving under the influence charge in Bow.

Robert Morrill, 60, of Boscawen was arrested at 5:50 p.m. on June 15 on driving under the influence and three obstruct government administration charges as well as an open container and public urination or defection violations in Concord.

Ryan M. Milligan, 36, of Manchester was arrested at 1:50 p.m. on June 15 on disclose-misuse DMV records and two tampering with public record; false entry charges in Concord.

Daniel David Palozie, 33, of Higganum, Connecticut, was arrested at 11:12 a.m. on June 15 on speeding-25+ mph over the 65 limit, disobeying an officer, and reckless operation charges as well as a registration violation in Concord.

Erin S. Fournier, 30, of Sanbornton was arrested at 2:17 a.m. on June 15 on driving after revocation or suspension and suspension of vehicle registration charges after an incident in Tilton.

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