Three Arrested During Portsmouth Sobriety Checkpoint

PORTSMOUTH, NH – The Portsmouth Police Department held a sobriety checkpoint this weekend and arrested three people as part of the checking process.

Arrested were:

• Lanice Perry, 26, pictured bottom left, of Hamlin Street in Providence, RI, was arrested for transportation of drugs in a motor vehicle.
• Steven Tessitore, 35, pictured upper left, of Brock Street in Rochester, was arrested for driving while intoxicated-second offense.
• Timothy Lambrou, 36, pictured right, of Douglas Street in Manchester, was arrested for driving while intoxicated and disobeying a police officer.

Editor’s note: This post was derived from information supplied by the Portsmouth Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. This link explains the name removal request process for NH Patch police reports.

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According to Capt. Frank Warchol, the sobriety checkpoint was held outside of 500 Market St. between 10 p.m. on July 16, 2016, and 3 a.m. on July 17.

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A total of 358 drivers were screened during the checkpoint. Members of the Portsmouth Police Explorer Post also assisted with the checkpoint.

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