Manchester Man Violates Protective Order: Cops

MERRIMACK, NH — A Queen City man was arrested yesterday after allegedly coming within 300 feet of and attempting to call a victim with a protective order, according to police. Matthew G. Raymond, 46, of West Mitchell Street in Manchester, was arrested on Oct. 17, 2017, on two counts of violation of a protective order. At around 11:15 a.m. yesterday, officers were sent to the Merrimack District Court for a report of a protective order violation.

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“Upon arrival, the investigating officers spoke with the victim and learned that Raymond had violated the protective order by coming within 300 feet and attempting to communicate with the victim,” Sgt. Kenneth MacLeod of the Merrimack Police Department. “An additional charge of violation of a protective order was added after he attempted to speak with the victim over the phone.” (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Merrimack NH Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts. Like Merrimack NH Patch on Facebook)

Raymond was arrested by Bedford Police and then turned over to Merrimack officers. After processing, he was held without bail and transferred to the Valley Street Jail. Raymond was arraigned earlier today.

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