Crime & Safety
Local Police, State Police, US Marshals Search For Suspect That Fled In Merrimack
Law enforcement using drones, K-9s, and multiple officers searched heavily wooded areas around Mallard Drive and Joey Road in Merrimack.
MERRIMACK, NH — A massive law enforcement search is currently active in Merrimack after a wanted individual escaped into a wooded area following an attempted arrest Monday afternoon.
The pursuit began in the Home Depot parking lot on Mallard Lane when officers recognized a man with outstanding warrants. When officers attempted to make contact, the suspect fled on foot, disappearing into the dense brush bordering the shopping center.
Update
The suspect law enforcement is searching for is Joshua Corbett, born in 1989.
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Corbett was wanted for a hit-and-run accident in Nashua that involved serious personal injuries.
Nashua police said there is currently no information indicating the suspect is armed. He does have an extensive criminal history, including being involved in pursuits with police.
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A heavy police presence quickly descended on the area and established a perimeter around the adjacent neighborhoods.
Several agencies have joined the search, including:
- United States Marshals Service
- New Hampshire State Police
- Nashua Police Department
Law enforcement was utilizing K-9 units and aerial drones to sweep the terrain. Much of the activity has centered on the residential area behind Joey Road, where neighbors reported a significant influx of tactical officers and cruisers.
Authorities are searching for a male in his 30s. He was last seen wearing:
- Red pajama pants
- A black hooded sweatshirt
Sources indicate that the individual has an extensive criminal history and is well known to law enforcement agencies throughout Southern New Hampshire.
As of Monday evening, the suspect remains at large. Residents in the surrounding neighborhoods are encouraged to keep their doors locked and report any suspicious activity.
If you see a person matching this description, do not approach them. Immediately contact 911 or the Merrimack Police Department.
Merrimack police have stated that the investigation is fluid.
This story will be updated as more details are released.
