After Gunshots, Standoff, Crisis Negotiators Help Get NH Woman Out of Her Home

CANDIA, NH — New Hampshire State Police and other local police departments were able to convince an allegedly despondent woman out of her home safety this morning after a stand-off with police, according to Candia Police. Deborah Deslongchamps, 45, of North Road in Candia, was arrested on Oct. 18, 2016, on several charges of reckless conduct and false imprisonment, all felonies, as well as endangering the welfare of a child.

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A police sergeant was sent to North Road for a report of a woman in a home with gun and a girl who was refusing to come out of the home. The sergeant met with the woman’s husband in the driveway of the property, and while assessing the situation, reportedly heard a single gunshot inside of the home. A number of police departments were called in to assist, including the state police and SWAT crisis negotiation team.

While they were arriving at the scene, the girl was able to escape out of a side door unharmed, according to Chief Michael McGillen of the Candia Police Department. At that time, a second gunshot was reportedly heard, according to a report.

“Shortly thereafter, Deslongchamps came to the side door with a handgun in hand,” McGillen alleged. “A perimeter trooper gave her verbal commands to drop the gun and exit the residence. Deslongchamps dropped the handgun however she failed to fully comply by walking back inside the residence.”

The crisis negotiation unit was able to communicate with Deslongchamps and at around 11:30 a.m., she reportedly exited the home and was arrested.

Deslongchamps is being held without bail and undergoing a mental health evaluation. She will be arraigned tomorrow in Candia District Court.

Candia Police were assisted at the scene by Candia Fire, Auburn and Deerfield police, and NHSP.

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