Crime & Safety

Local Fugitive Captured While Hiding in Bathroom

Justin Collier was arrested at an apartment complex in Dover.

A local fugitive with a host of warrants—including one for theft out of Portsmouth District Court—was captured while hiding in a bathroom, authorities said.

Justin Collier, 22, of Rochester was arrested at an apartment complex in Dover Saturday night.

Collier was wanted on warrants out of the following courts:

  • Portsmouth District Court for theft
  • Dover District Court for three counts of assault
  • Rockingham County Sheriff's Office for probation violations
  • Lebanon (Maine) District Court for operating after suspension

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