Sale of Controlled Narcotics Arrest
November 5, 2019On November 4, 2019, the Portsmouth Police Department arrested the following individual for Sale of Controlled Narcotics, a Class B Felony.
Everton Sterling
Age 35
From Manchester, NH
Halloween Activities in Portsmouth:
October 29, 2019Portsmouth’s Trick or Treat will occur on Wednesday, October 30th, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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Arson Arrest
October 23, 2019On October 19th at 2:14 AM, the Portsmouth Police and Fire Departments responded to Prescott Park for a Ford F-350 dump body truck that was fully engulfed in flames. Evidence on scene suggested that the fire was intentionally set. Fire Investigators from both the Police and Fire Departments processed the scene for evidence. The investigation ultimately led to the arrest of the following individual:
Stephen P. Denault
Portsmouth's 2019 "Trick-or-Treat" & Halloween Parade
October 22, 2019The date and time for “Trick-or-Treat” activities in Portsmouth this year will be Wednesday, October 30th, from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
The Portsmouth Police Department encourages families participating in this activity to review and practice personal safety as they walk through neighborhoods at this time of day, as driver visibility can be diminished by the darkness setting in.
National Drug Take Back Day: October 26th, 2019
October 22, 2019The Portsmouth Police Department will be joining the Drug Enforcement Administration and other seacoast communities in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day; this Saturday, October 26th 2019, at the Portsmouth Police Department, from 10:00 A.M.
Fraudulent Delivery Scam Arrest
October 9, 2019On October 8th, the Portsmouth Police received a call from a resident about a new iPhone that was delivered to his house from AT&T, that he did not order. Being familiar with recent scams regarding these deliveries, the resident called to alert the police. Members of the Portsmouth Police Special Investigations Unit initiated surveillance on the residence in question.
Arrest of Amy Cresta
October 2, 2019On today’s date, the following individual turned herself in to the Portsmouth Police:
Amy Cresta
Age 45
From South Berwick, ME
Charges:
Gas Leak at Intersection of Islington St. and Bartlett St.
September 27, 2019*UPDATE* 1:55 pm The road is back open. Thank you for your patience!
At 12:10 P.M. today, Portsmouth Police and Fire Department’s responded to the intersection of Islington Street at Bartlett Street for a gas leak. The Fire Department and gas company are working on containing the leak but we are suggesting avoiding the area. The gas leak was caused by a construction accident and is isolated to one area.
ACTIVE SHOOTER EXERCISE - PEASE TRADEPORT
September 17, 2019The Portsmouth Police Department in conjunction with the Portsmouth Fire Department, Newington Police Department, New Hampshire State Police, New Hampshire Department of Homeland Security/ Emergency Management and the United States Department of State announce that they will hold a full-scale training exercise on September 19, 2019 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM. The exercise will take place in and around the area of the National Visa Center and National Passport Center located on the Pease Tradeport.
Untimely Death Investigation
September 16, 2019The Portsmouth Police Department and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner are investigating a death of a 28 year old male which occurred in Portsmouth on Friday, September 13, 2019.
At approximately 2:51 AM on September 13th, the Portsmouth Police and Fire departments responded to 3370 #15 Lafayette Rd after a female reported finding her friend unresponsive. Despite efforts to revive the male, he was deceased on-scene.