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

1. Concord Teen Arrested On South End Sexual Assault And Strangulation Charges: Concord Police Log: Plus: Manchester man arrested on 8 forgery and theft charges; man arrested on disorderly, resisting, and mischief charges at Cumbies.
2. Huge Homeless Camp Drug Bust | DWI ‘Loophole’ Closed | 1.4M Cars Recalled | More: Nearby News NH: Lakes Region man kills his mom, homeless camp shooter gets 10 years, Mass. hiker dies, rape victim calls sentence "an absolute abomination."
3. Northwood Woman Faces Aggravated DUI Count After Being Arrested A 2nd Time For DUI: Concord Police Log: Plus: Concord residents arrested on drug charges; Pembroke woman, previously convicted of theft, faces new charges; warrant arrests.
4. U.S. Marshals And Cops Capture Felon Fugitive From Warner, Wanted On Gun And Drug Charges, In Hollis: Joseph Henriksen, accused of possessing weapons and drugs as well as domestic violence in December 2024, was captured in Hollis on Friday.
5. Pembroke Man Arrested On 2nd Driving Under The Influence Charge, Negligent Driving Count: Concord Cop Log: Man arrested on weapon, evidence charges; Salisbury man, with priors, arrested on drug, driving charges; man arrested twice in 4 hours.
6. Invasive Jumping Worms Spreading Across US, Including In NH: Find out about the "mustard test" for detecting the worms and how to control them if they are on your property.
7. 11 Semi-Finalists Announced For New Hampshire 2027 Teacher Of The Year: Leaders praised the semi-finalists from Concord, Manchester, and other communities for their classroom work and school community impact.
8. Man From Manchester Arrested On 11 Stalking, 11 Protective Order Violations: Concord Police Log: Plus: Maine man arrested on stalking, protective order charges in Penacook; Epsom habitual offender charged; camping violations issued.
9. Manchester Man Arrested On Assault, False Imprisonment, And Obstruction Charges: Concord Police Log: Plus: Concord man charged with burglary, drug possession; Loudon woman arrested on drug charges; assault on Pitman Street.
10. Update: 2 Overdoses In Concord In An Hour: One Man Dies, Another Man Survives And Is Hospitalized: Police are investigating a fatal overdose behind the Cumberland Farms on North Main Street April 16 and have released the man's name.

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