Felon with Knife Arrested in Concord for Theft, Drugs

A local man was arrested recently in Concord on numerous charges after an incident at Walmart.

Eric S. Driscoll, 35, of Bowers Landing in Merrimack, was arrested at 9:56 a.m. on July 4, and charged with theft, possession of controlled drugs, driving after revocation or suspension, and felon in possession of a dangerous weapon.

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Officers were called to Walmart on Loudon Road for a report of a man “walking around the store placing items in his pockets.” The man also had a knife attached to his pocket, according to a court affidavit. The store employee alleged that the man paid for some items but not others and then, went into the men’s room.

As officers arrived, the man was exiting the store. The man, Driscoll, was detained by police, and during a pat down, they alleged found deodorant, perfume, and razor blades in his pockets. In another pocket, they allegedly found a hypodermic needle, cotton, and spoon, and a black folding knife on the site of his pocket. The cotton allegedly later tested positive for heroin.

While speaking with Driscoll, he allegedly admitted to stealing the items and using heroin the night before.

“Eric went on to tell me that every crime he has ever committed was because of heroin and that he had been using on and off for almost 10 years,” according to the report.

Driscoll later allegedly stated that the theft was “stupid” and he was just trying to get things for his girlfriend. Since he was previously convicted of being a felon with a deadly weapon, another charge was added.

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