2022 News Releases

DEC29
Arrest of Chief Benjamin Sargent of Litchfield PD
DEC28
Attorney General Formella Secures $57 Million in Opioid Crisis Relief Funds from CVS and Walgreens
DEC22
Home Care Company Employee Pleads Guilty to Presenting False Records
DEC22
Attorney General Reaches $33.3 Million Agreement with Teva, Allergan; Opioid Makers Agree to Restrictions on Sales, Marketing
DEC20
Attorney General Formella Urges U.S. Department of Transportation to Strengthen Rules for Airline Ticket Refunds & Consumer Protections
DEC19
DMO Auto Acquisitions, LLC (Dan O'Brien Kia) Pays $1.25 Million to Resolve Allegations of Unfair and Deceptive Acts or Practices
DEC14
Attorney General Formella Announces Settlement with Walmart over Opioid Epidemic Allegations
DEC14
Attorney General Formella Asks FCC to Put in Place Anti-Robotext Protections
DEC13
Home Care Company Owner Pleads Guilty to Presenting False Records
DEC13
Justin Swift Resolution Agreement
DEC12
Attorney General Formella Elected Vice President of National Association of Attorneys General
DEC09
Franklin Arrests by New Hampshire Attorney General's Drug Task Force
DEC09
Elvis Guzman Sentenced to State Prison for Role in Grandparent Scams
DEC03
Update – Suspicious Death Investigation in Nashua, New Hampshire
DEC03
Autopsy Results in the Homicide of Esmae Doucette
DEC03
Suspicious Death Investigation in Nashua, New Hampshire
DEC03
Arrest of Brandon Mitchell for the Murder of Esmae Doucette
DEC02
State of New Hampshire v. Christopher Clark
DEC02
Richard Rosen Arrested for Voting in More than One State Prohibited
NOV30
Michael Drouin Indicted for Interference with Election Communications During April 13, 2021 Special Election
NOV30
Additional Information Regarding Untimely Deaths in New London, New Hampshire
NOV29
Investigation into Untimely Deaths in New London, New Hampshire
NOV28
Home Health Aide Indicted for Medicaid Fraud
NOV28
Press Briefing on the Fatal Shooting Incident that Occurred on April 9, 2022, in Derry, New Hampshire
NOV25
Autopsy Results in the Homicide of Robert Prest and Arraignment of Robert Gagnon
NOV23
Arrest in Brookline Shooting
NOV23
Raymond L. Moore Indictments
NOV23
Update – Lyndeborough and Brookline Shootings
NOV23
Suspicious Deaths in Lyndeborough Area
NOV22
Consumer Alert – Small Business Impersonation Scams Are on the Rise in New Hampshire
NOV21
Former Employee of Residential Care Facility Pleads Guilty to Stealing Children's Prescription Medication and Replacing Stolen Drugs with Counterfeit Pills
NOV21
Environmental Protection Arrest
NOV18
Hinsdale Drug Arrests
NOV16
Vincent Chaney Sentenced to 17 to 50 Years for Possessing Crack Cocaine with Intent to Sell and Possessing Firearms as a Convicted Felon
NOV07
Theodore Luckey Sentenced to Life in Prison for the Murders of Nathan Cashman and David Hanford
NOV07
Attorney General's Operations for the November 8, 2022 Election
NOV07
New Hampshire joins combined $15 Million Multistate Settlements over 2015 Experian Data Breach; Experian and T-Mobile Agree to Improve Data Protection Practices
NOV01
Official Notice of YDC Settlement Claims Process
NOV01
Autopsy Results in the Homicide of Dzemal Cardakovic
NOV01
Attorney General Formella joins other Attorneys General in Filing Enforcement Actions Against Two Alleged Illegal Robocallers
OCT30
Arrest made related to Suspicious Death in Manchester
OCT29
Suspicious Death in Manchester
OCT28
State v. Nicholas C. Martin
OCT27
Contractor Brian Jeffrey Strouth Sentenced for Engaging in Unfair or Deceptive Business Practices
OCT26
Massachusetts to Pay New Hampshire $3,477,195.30 to Resolve Dispute Over Property Tax Losses Related to Flood Control
OCT25
Debra Bailey Sentenced for Financially Exploiting her Elderly Mother
OCT25
Extradition and Arraignment of Logan Clegg
OCT25
Craig Keville Indicted for Murder and Other Charges in Connection with the Killing of Holly Banks and Keith LaBelle in Berlin, New Hampshire
OCT24
Adam Montgomery Arrested for the Murder of Harmony Montgomery in 2019
OCT24
Announcement of an Update on the Investigation into the Murder of Harmony Montgomery
OCT21
Environmental Protection Bureau Arrest
MON00
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OCT19
Press Briefing on the Officer-Involved Shooting that Occurred on February 19, 2022, in Walpole, New Hampshire
OCT19
Arrest in Homicides of Stephen and Djeswende Reid
OCT18
Political Advertising and Political Signs
OCT13
State v. Brandon Barlow – Guilty Plea and Sentencing
OCT13
Additional Information Regarding Homicides of Stephen and Djeswende Reid
OCT12
Statement on the Passing of Longtime Derry, New Hampshire Police Chief Ed Garone
OCT11
Michael R. Smith Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $500,000 from Elderly Woman
OCT05
Brown v. Scanlan
OCT04
Travis Garand Sentenced for False Report to Law Enforcement
OCT04
AG and Claimants' Counsel Propose YDC Claims Administrator
OCT03
Kile and Debora Madsen Sentenced to State Prison for Stealing from Elderly Relative
SEP27
Former Hancock and Richmond Police Chief Andrew Wood Indicted for Theft by Unauthorized Taking and Theft by Deception
SEP27
Indictment of Stephanie Beard for the Murder of John Glennon
SEP23
New Hampshire Democratic Party Cease and Desist Order
SEP21
State v. Luis J. Avendano
SEP21
Shanna M. Pinet arrested for Unlicensed Practice of Naturopathy and Violation of the Consumer Protection Act
SEP20
Enforcement Actions Filed Against Two Juveniles for Violation of the New Hampshire Civil Rights Act
SEP20
Veteran DOJ Paralegal Recognized by New Hampshire Bar Association
SEP16
2022 Sandra Matheson Award Winner
SEP01
Attorney General's Operations for the Primary Election on September 13, 2022
SEP06
New Hampshire Attorney General, 34 States Reach $438.5 Million Agreement with JUUL Labs
SEP03
Autopsy Results in Manchester, NH Homicide
MON00
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SEP02
Arrest in Manchester, NH Suspicious Death
SEP02
Update on Suspicious Death in Manchester, New Hampshire
SEP02
Suspicious Death in Manchester, New Hampshire
SEP02
NH-02 Unidentified Mailers
SEP01
Attorney General Reaches $40.5 Million Settlement with Johnson & Johnson To Settle Opioid Claims of Press Releases
AUG31
New Hampshire Attorney General Fights to Protect Airline Customers
AUG24
Attorney General's Election Law Unit Announces Londonderry Arrest
AUG24
Lance Goodrich Indicted for the Murder of Brooke Goodrich in Orford
AUG22
Appointment of Election Monitors for Windham, Bedford, and Laconia Ward 6
AUG18
State Attorneys General Reach $450 Million Nationwide Settlement as Part of Opioid Maker Endo's Bankruptcy
AUG16
Election Law Unit Review Findings of Laconia, NH Ballots and Election Issues
AUG15
State v. Juan M. Nunez
AUG15
State v. Wayne P. Hamilton
AUG15
Attorney General Files Complaint Against Former Owners of Elite Home Services, Alleging Unfair and Deceptive Acts or Practices
AUG11
Juvenile Charged in Connection with Northfield Homicides
AUG11
Update on the Investigation into the Disappearance of Harmony Montgomery
AUG10
Scott Kudrick Charged for Wrongful Voting during April 13, 2021 Conway election
AUG10
Announcement of an Update on the Investigation into the Disappearance of Harmony Montgomery
AUG09
Additional Police Search Activity in Connection with the Homicide Investigation in Northfield
AUG08
Election Law Unit Review Findings of Bedford, NH Ballots Issue
AUG08
Attorney General Initiates Review of Compliance with Report on Transaction Involving Acquisition of Frisbie Memorial Hospital
AUG07
Arrest Made in Nashua Homicide Investigation
AUG06
Autopsy Results in Nashua Homicide
AUG06
Autopsy Results in Nashua Homicide
AUG06
Police Search Activity in Connection with the Homicide Investigation in Northfield
AUG05
Arrest Made in Nashua Homicide Investigation
AUG05
Suspicious Death in Nashua, New Hampshire
AUG05
Suspicious Death in Nashua, New Hampshire
AUG04
Additional Information on Suspicious Deaths Investigation in Northfield; Autopsy Results
AUG03
Suspicious Deaths in Northfield, New Hampshire
AUG02
Attorney General Formella Joins National Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force
JUL27
Report Released on June 14, 2021 Officer-Involved Shooting in Pittsfield, New Hampshire
JUL27
Christopher Butler Pleads Guilty to Threats against Certain Government Officials and Criminal Threatening
JUL27
Press Briefing on the Officer-Involved Shooting that Occurred on June 14, 2021, in Pittsfield, New Hampshire
Jul26
New Hampshire Sues Pharmacies for Overly Dispensing Opioids
JUL24
Arrest Made in Hooksett Homicide Investigation
JUL24
Autopsy Results in Hooksett Homicide
JUL24
Suspicious Death in Hooksett, New Hampshire
JUL22
Update on the Investigation of the Youth Development Center
JUL21
Craig A. Come Indicted for Theft by Deception and Attempted Theft by Deception
JUL18
State of NH v. Sean Hendricks
MON00
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JUL18
Notice to Former NH Serenity Place Patients
JUL14
Autopsy Results in Winchester Homicide
JUL14
Disclosure of the Names of the Officers Involved in the Shooting Incident in Manchester, New Hampshire
JUL13
Arrest Made in Winchester Homicide Investigation
JUL13
Suspicious Death in Winchester, New Hampshire
JUL13
Maura Murray Missing Person Case – Police Search Activity
JUL12
Camps for Grownups, LTD Sentenced for Unfair and Deceptive Practices in Conjunction with Cancelled 2019 Jazz Camp
JUL12
Arrest of Jacob Benson on Drug Charges
JUL12
Suspicious Death in Hudson, New Hampshire
JUL11
Concerns Over Social Media Video Trigger Election Law Review
JUL08
Richard Ellison Sentenced for the 2005 Murder of Robert McMillan
JUL08
Arrest of Craig Keville for the April 27, 2022 Murders of Holly Banks and Keith LaBelle in Gorham, New Hampshire
JUL08
Additional Information Regarding Suspicious Deaths in Alstead, New Hampshire
JUL08
Ossipee Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft of Medicaid Funds
JUL08
Jeffrey Renaud Arrested for Sale of a Controlled Drug
JUL07
Suspicious Deaths in Alstead, New Hampshire
JUL07
Suspicious Deaths in Alstead, New Hampshire
JUL07
Additional Information on Homicides of Stephen and Djeswende Reid – Crimeline Now Authorizes $50,000.00 Reward
JUN30
Final Report, Officer-Involved Shooting that Occurred on September 20, 2019, in Nashua, New Hampshire
JUN30
Update on the Investigation of the Youth Development Center
JUN29
Autopsy Results in Manchester, New Hampshire Death Investigation
JUN29
Suspicious Death in Manchester, New Hampshire
JUN27
Guilty Plea in State v. Jeffrey Diprizio
JUN23
Former Sgt. Justin Swift Indicted for Misuse of Computer or Computer Network Information
JUN22
Labor of Love Leads to National Leadership Post for Dedicated NH DOJ Staff Member
JUN22
Arraignment of Stephanie Beard
JUN21
$1.25 Million Settlement Over Carnival Cruise Line Data Breach
JUN21
Extradition of Stephanie Beard
JUN20
Autopsy Results Regarding an Officer-Involved Shooting in Manchester
JUN20
Christopher Butler Indicted For Threat to Government Official, Judge Philip Cross
JUN19
Additional Information on Officer-Involved Shooting in Manchester
JUN19
Officer-Involved Shooting in Manchester, New Hampshire
JUN16
Craig A. Come Arrested for Theft by Deception and Official Oppression
JUN15
End of Police Activity at 644 Union Street in Manchester
JUN14
Update on Continuing Police Activity at 644 Union Street in Manchester
JUN14
Police Activity at 644 Union Street in Manchester in Connection with the Search for Harmony Montgomery
JUN09
NH DOT Email Scam Alert
JUN09
Additional Information on Homicides of Stephen and Djeswende Reid – Vehicle Identified
JUN07
Conclusion of the Review of Conduct at the September 29, 2021, Governor and Executive Council Meeting
JUN07
Additional Information on Homicide in Nashua, New Hampshire
JUN07
Homicide in Nashua, New Hampshire
JUN06
Identification of Victim in Windham, New Hampshire
JUN03
Autopsy Results for Victim Discovered in Windham, New Hampshire
JUN03
State Receives First Payment From National Settlement With Opioid Distributors McKesson Corp, Cardinal Health and AmerisourceBergen
JUN02
Sentencing of Jaiden Ciruzzi for the Murder of Ian Jewell in Goffstown, New Hampshire
JUN02
Suspicious Death in Windham, New Hampshire
JUN02
Investigation Closed into Uses of Force at NH State Prison-Men
JUN02
Suspicious Death in Windham, New Hampshire
JUN02
Additional Information on Homicides of Stephen and Djeswende Reid – Vehicle Information Sought
JUN02
New Hampshire Attorney General Joins the Fight Against Youth Suicide
JUN01
Dujae Richards Indicted on Felony Charges of Identity Fraud and Credit Card Fraud
MAY27
NH AG Statement on the Signing of HB 1677 into Law
MAY25
Disclosure of the Officer and Security Member's Names from the May 13, 2022 Shooting Incident in New Boston, New Hampshire
MAY23
Danielle Trojano Indicted for Felony Theft
MAY23
Attorney General John Formella Commends FCC Actions to Stop Illegal International Scam Calls
MAY18
Consumer Alert: Attorney General Warns Consumers and Businesses amid Infant Formula Shortage
MAY17
Additional Information on Homicides of Stephen and Djeswende Reid – Person of Interest Sought; Crimeline Now Authorizes $33,500.00 Reward
MAY17
Further Information Regarding Deceased Male Found in Haverhill, New Hampshire on January 31, 2022
MAY16
Attorney General John Formella Announces Settlement with Student Loan Servicer Navient Resulting in $3,590,988.96 in Debt Cancellation for Qualified New Hampshire Student Loan Borrowers
MAY16
Identity of Victim of Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting Incident in New Boston, New Hampshire
MAY15
Autopsy Results for Victim of Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting Incident in New Boston, New Hampshire
MAY15
Autopsy Results for Victim of Fatal Shooting Incident in Keene, New Hampshire
MAY15
Autopsy Results for Homicide of John Glennon and Arrest of Stephanie Beard
MAY14
Officer-Involved Shooting Incident in New Boston, New Hampshire
MAY14
Ongoing Shooting Investigation in Keene, New Hampshire
MAY13
Arrest Warrant Issued for Stephanie Beard for the Murder of John Glennon in Manchester, NH
MAY13
Suspicious Death in Manchester, New Hampshire
MAY13
Attorney General's Charitable Trusts Unit Objects to the Proposed Merger Transaction Involving Dartmouth Health and GraniteOne Health
MAY05
NH AG Statement on the Senate's Passage of HB1677
MAY05
Concord Regional Crimeline Authorizes $5,000.00 Reward for Information Leading to Arrest and Conviction of the Person(s) Who Murdered Stephen and Djeswende Reid
MAY04
Russell Adjutant Sentenced to 14–28 Years in State Prison for Conspiracy to Sell Multiple Pounds of Fentanyl
MAY04
Sigmund Boganski Pled Guilty to Voting in More than One State Prohibited
MAY04
Attorney General Formella Secures $683,522.00 for Consumers Deceived by TurboTax
MAY03
Sentencing of Justin Belanger for the Murder of Billy Ahearn in Rochester, New Hampshire
APR28
Disclosure of the Officer's Names from the April 9, 2022 Shooting Incident in Derry, New Hampshire
APR27
Update Regarding Suspicious Deaths in Gorham, New Hampshire
APR27
Travis Garand Arrested on Charge Related to Making False Report to Law Enforcement as Part of the Ongoing Investigation of the Youth Development Center
APR27
Investigation Into Criminal Allegations of Notary Public Patti Hendrick
APR27
Suspicious Deaths in Gorham, New Hampshire
APR26
Crime Victims' Rights Week April 24-30, 2022
APR25
Todd Krysiak Pled Guilty to Voting in More than One State Prohibited
APR22
Suspicious Deaths in Concord, New Hampshire
APR22
Report Regarding the Governance of LRGHealthcare
APR21
Suspicious Deaths in Concord, New Hampshire
APR21
Determination Made on Use of Force in Officer-Involved Shooting in Walpole on December 4, 2021
APR20
State v. Julio Romero
APR20
Ossipee Woman Arrested for Medicaid Fraud
APR19
Application Deadline Approaching for FRM Victims to Seek Compensation
APR19
New Hampshire's Kathryn Kiefer Recognized as National Leader in Sexual Violence Prevention
APR18
Danielle Dauphinais Indicted for First Degree Murder and Other Crimes Related to the September 2021 Murder of Elijah Lewis
APR14
Former Investment Adviser Indicted for Felony Theft
APR14
Extradition to New Hampshire of Timothy Johnson for Second Degree Murder – Arraignment Scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Today in Manchester at the Hillsborough County Superior Court – Northern District
APR12
Kayla Montgomery Arrested for Receiving Stolen Property Related to a Theft of Firearms that Occurred in September/October 2019
APR11
Angelica Soule Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Medicaid Fraud
APR09
Additional Information on Officer-Involved Shooting in Derry #2
APR09
Additional Information on Officer-Involved Shooting in Derry
APR09
NH DOJ Investigating Report of Officer Involved Shooting
APR07
Laconia Elections Public Session Update
APR07
Edward Amirault, Sr. Pled Guilty to Voting in More than One State Prohibited
APR06
Former Caregiver Sentenced to State Prison for Defrauding Elderly Victims
APR05
Autopsy Results for Death in Nashua, New Hampshire
APR04
Updated Date for the Arraignment of Adam Montgomery on the New Firearms/Theft Charges
APR04
Bedford and Laconia Election Investigation Public Sessions
APR04
Adam Montgomery Arrested for Eight Charges Related to a Theft of Firearms that Occurred in September/October 2019
APR01
Contractor Kevin Clague Sentenced for Thefts From Consumers
MAR29
Clinton Turner Indicted for Accomplice to Second Degree Murder and Other Crimes Related to the 2018 July Murder of David Smith in his home in Nashua, New Hampshire
MAR29
Christopher Butler Arrested on Charges Related to Threats to Government Official, Judge Philip Cross
MAR28
Cold Case Investigation of Missing Person, Janis Taylor (15) of Concord, NH, missing since late 1967/early1968
MAR25
Report Regarding Large Volume Cash Sales by the New Hampshire State Liquor Commission
MAR25
Indictments of Adam and Kayla Montgomery
MAR25
Michael Garrity Assumes Role as DOJ Director of Communications
MAR24
Wayne Cormier Sentenced for Theft from Elderly Victim
MAR24
Untimely Death Investigation in Seabrook, New Hampshire
MAR22
State v. Christopher Clark
MAR22
Release of Exculpatory Evidence Schedule
MAR16
Disclosure of the Name of the New Hampshire State Police Trooper Involved in the Shooting Incident in Walpole, New Hampshire
MAR16
State v. Marsha Goulet
MAR10
Consumer Alert – Attorney General Encourages the Public to Take Steps to Protect Themselves Against Home Improvement Scams in Recognition of National Consumer Protection Week
MAR10
James R. Roy, Roy Funeral Home, Inc. & Cremation Services, Unlicensed Practice Investigation
MAR10
Consumer Alert – Attorney General Encourages the Public to Take Steps to Protect Themselves Against Scams in Recognition of National Consumer Protection Week
MAR07
Consumer Alert: Attorney General and Division of Emergency Services and Communications Warn About Medicare Card Scam
MAR04
Public Notification Regarding Anonymous Political Mailers
MAR03
Attorney General Formella Announces Up To $6 Billion National Settlement with Purdue Pharma and Sacklers; New Hampshire to Receive $46 Million if Agreement Approved
MAR02
Attorney General Alerts Public about Ukrainian Relief Donations
FEB28
Attorney General Resolves Allegations of Unauthorized Practice of Nursing and Consumer Protection Act Violations Against the Radiation Center of Greater Nashua and Elizabeth Gray
FEB25
Investigation Into Criminal Allegations Against Former Winchester Police Officer Joshua Edsons
FEB25
Anderson Pereira Indicted for the Murder of Zakhia Charabaty and Related Crimes
FEB25
New Hampshire Attorney General Urges Federal Trade Commission to Create Robust Rule Outlawing Impersonation Scams
FEB25
Drug Distributors Commit to $21 Billion Opioid Agreement; New Hampshire to Receive $115 Million to Fight the Opioid Crisis
FEB24
Jason Curtis Arraigned for Conspiracy to Commit Tax Evasion, Conspiracy to Commit Perjury in a Tax Report, Criminal Solicitation to Commit Falsifying Physical Evidence, and Tampering with Witnesses and Informants
FEB24
Indictment of Theodore Luckey for the Murders of Nathan Cashman and David Hanford
FEB24
Update on November 1, 2021 Seabrook Shooting (Death of Christopher Coletti)
FEB24
State v. Sean Hendricks
FEB23
Guilty Plea in State v. Douglas Barton
FEB22
New Hampshire Reaches $25 Million Settlement with Monsanto for PCB Contamination of State Waters
FEB20
Additional Information on Officer Involved Shooting in Walpole
FEB20
Officer Involved Shooting in Walpole, New Hampshire
FEB18
Thirteen Arrests Made in Cross-Border Drug Trafficking Investigation
FEB16
Guilty Plea in State v. Samantha Bidwell
FEB15
Final Report Issued in Death Investigation of Terrence Wigglesworth of Concord, New Hampshire
FEB11
Consumer Alert: Attorney General and Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner Warn About Fake Medicaid Check Scam
FEB09
Starlyn Javier Lara Pimental Sentenced to Prison for Role in Grandparent Scams
FEB07
Attorney General's Consumer Alert: Warning of Romance Scams
FEB01
Autopsy Results for Death of Victor Maldonado in Haverhill
FEB01
Release of Semi-Annual Report Issued by the Independent Compliance Overseer for St. Paul’s School
FEB01
Grant Funds Available for Local and County Law Enforcement Agencies to Purchase Body-Worn and Dashboard Cameras
JAN31
Suspicious Death in Haverhill
JAN28
Civil Complaints Related to Allegations of Abuse at the Youth Development Center
JAN26
Nomination of Deputy Attorney General Jane E. Young to Serve as United States Attorney for District of New Hampshire
JAN25
State v. Jacob Abraham – Death of Defendant in Nashua Homicide
JAN24
Update on the Investigation into the Disappearance of Harmony Montgomery, and Request for Assistance
Jan21
Application Period Opens for FRM Victims to Seek Compensation
JAN19
Resolution and Closure of the 1972 Murder of Arlene Clevesy in Newton, New Hampshire
JAN19
Attorney General John Formella Urges FDA to Preserve State Regulation of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
JAN14
Court Finds The Fab Family Fund, Inc., Shanna Pinet a/k/a Dr. Fabianna Marie, and David Pinet Violated Charitable Trusts Laws and Orders an Injunction, Restitution, Attorneys' Fees, and Civil Penalties
JAN13
Consumer Alert - Attorney General warns public about new COVID-19 related smishing scam impersonating New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services and Division of Motor Vehicles
JAN10
End of Police Activity at 77 Gilford Street
JAN10
Attorney General John M. Formella Works to Stop International Scam Calls
JAN08
Police Activity at 77 Gilford Street in Connection with the Search for Harmony Montgomery
JAN06
New Hampshire Settlement Agreement with Centene
JAN06
Arrest of Kayla Montgomery in Manchester
JAN05
Arrest of Adam Montgomery in Manchester