Councilor Stevens Files Right-to-Know Request with Berlin PD for Murder-Suicide Probe

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH

CONCORD, NH — The Berlin Police Department is in receipt of an RSA 91-A right-to-know request from Executive Councilor Janet Stevens related to the murder of Sandra Marisol Fuentes Huaracha at age 25 and the suicide of her estranged husband on July 6, 2025.

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It comes days after the department issued a report on its handling of the matter in which the department acknowledges serious deficiencies in its handling of the matter particularly in the days leading up to the murder/suicide.

Michael Gleason Jr. was out on $5,000 bail after being charged with Marisol's rape and theft and had a restraining order to stay away from her. He had allegedly violated the restraining order and a friend of Gleason's told authorities that Gleason told him he was suicidal and considering killing his wife.

The Rye Republican, who has been an outspoken advocate for victims of crime across the state and reform for the system, sent a 91-A Right-to-Know Request entitled "Officer Joshua Cusson Report dated April 25, 2025."

Stevens said she has questions about the investigation including under the Victims Bill of Rights, was Marisol Fuentes advised to seek medical care. She also wants information relative to the weapons issue and bullets found.

The request states:

"To the Custodian of Records:
Pursuant to New Hampshire RSA 91-A, I respectfully request copies of all records, reports, narratives, supplemental reports, witness statements, investigative reports, audio recordings, video recordings, CAD entries, dispatch logs, body-worn camera footage, photographs, Lethality Assessment Program documentation, and any related records generated, authored, completed, or submitted by Officer Joshua Cusson of the Berlin Police Department concerning the April 25, 2025 interview/meeting with Marisol Fuentes.

"This request specifically pertains to the report and investigation arising from allegations made by Marisol Fuentes against Michael Gleason involving:
Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault;
Kidnapping; and
Theft of approximately $8,000 in U.S. Currency.
"This request includes, but is not limited to:
The initial incident report prepared by Officer Joshua Cusson;
Any supplemental investigative reports;
Any sworn or written statements obtained from Marisol Fuentes;
Any records relating to the completion of the Lethality Assessment Program form;
Records relating to the request for and issuance of the Emergency Order of Protection;
Any property seizure documentation relating to firearms seized from Michael Gleason;
Any communications, notes, or investigative summaries generated on April 25 or April 26, 2025 related to these allegations; and
Any arrest warrant affidavits or supporting documentation authorized on April 26, 2025.

"If any portion of these records is claimed to be exempt from disclosure under RSA 91-A or any other provision of law, please provide the non-exempt portions and identify with specificity the legal basis for each redaction or withholding.

I request that these records be provided in electronic format if available.

Please confirm receipt of this request and advise of any anticipated costs prior to fulfillment," it concludes.
See copy of the report publicly issued May 15.

A copy of InDepthNH.org's story on the Berlin report is here https://indepthnh.org/2026/05/15/berlin-pd-internal-investigation-finds-glaring-failure-in-marisol-fuentes-murder/

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