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Parents Charged in Child Neglect Case; Home Condemned

HILLSBORO, NH — On June 4, 2026, officers responded to a residence on Second NH Turnpike in reference to a child neglect investigation.Inv...
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A Final Salute: K9 Gibbs

In 2023, K9 Gibbs retired after nearly a decade of service alongside Lt. Hodgen. Today, surrounded by a sea of blue, we said our final goodb...
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Francestown Man Charged In Fatal Crash

On May 1, 2026, at approximately 4:37 p.m., the Hillsboro Police Department, along with Hillsboro Fire and Rescue, responded to a motor vehi...
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High‑Risk Stop Ends in K‑9 Apprehension, Drugs Seized

Hillsboro, NH - On April 16, 2026, a joint operation involving the Hillsboro, Antrim, and Henniker Police Departments resulted in a hig...
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Crash Claims Life of Pedestrian

On February 3, 2026, at 5:30 pm, Hillsboro Police, Fire, and Rescue responded to the area of 27 Henniker Street for a motor vehicle accident...
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Fraudsters Pose as Police in Phone Scam

Scam Alert: Phone Calls Claiming Unpaid Court FinesThe Hillsboro Police Department has been made aware of a phone scam targeting local resid...
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Looking for more than a job? Join us as a Police Officer in 2026 and make an impact every day. Enjoy competitive pay and great benefits...
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Two Hillsboro Officers Graduate from NH Police Academy

The Hillsboro Police Department is proud to announce that Officer Meattey and Officer Dustin have successfully completed the 201st New Hamps...
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HPA Completes Holiday Food Drive

On December 23rd, we were proud to deliver a generous donation of food to the Hillsboro District Food Pantry. This effort wouldn’t have be...
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NH Highway Safety Awards Hillsboro Officer Traffic Safety Ho...

The Hillsboro Police Department is proud to share that Officer Joshua Gallant has been named a 2025 Traffic Safety Champion by the New Hamps...
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Created Apr 13, 2026 / Updated Jun 11, 2026
Hillsboro, NH – On Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Hillsboro Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration will host the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at locations across the country. DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, p...
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Mar 5, 2026
**News Release**   Hillsboro, NH   - On March 4, 2026, at approximately 4:16 p.m., the Hillsboro Police Department received a 911 call reporting that two individuals had been stabbed at a residence located at 81 Preston Street in Hillsboro. Officers responded to the ...
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Feb 3, 2026
Scam Alert: Phone Calls Claiming Unpaid Court Fines The Hillsboro Police Department has been made aware of a phone scam targeting local residents. In this scam, individuals are receiving calls from someone identifying themselves as "Chief Parsons" or “Sgt. Connolly,” claiming ...
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Image for Bates, Dwayne R  - LICENSE REQUIRED; OP W/O VALID LICENSE and 1 additional charge
Arrest
Created Jun 6, 2026 / Updated Jun 25, 2026
An officer was running radar and observed a vehicle traveling at a rate of 74mph in a posted 55mph zone.  The officer conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the operator, BATES.  Upon speaking with BATES, the officer discovered that BATES never had a driver's...
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Image for Buffum, Adam P  - DUI - IMPAIRMENT and 1 additional charge
Arrest
Created Jun 23, 2026 / Updated Jun 25, 2026
An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling 77mph in a posted 55mph zone.  Upon making contact with the operator, the officer detected signs of alcohol impairment.  BUFFUM was arrested for DUI and transported to the police department for booking. BUFFU...
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Image for Tracy, Travis   - DRIVE AFTER REV/SUSP
Arrest
Created May 29, 2026 / Updated Jun 25, 2026
Officers were conducting a traffic stop on Route 202/9 when a pickup truck passed the traffic stop traveling in excess of the speed limit. An officer conducted a subsequent traffic stop on this truck, and it was discovered that the operator had suspended operating privileges i...
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Image for Garcia, Angel   - DV OBSTRUCTING REPORT OF CRIME OR INJURY and 1 additional charge
Arrest
Created May 30, 2026 / Updated Jun 25, 2026
Officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance. Upon further investigation, officers discovered that the suspect had prevented a family member from calling 911 after threatening her. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and was booked and processed at ...
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Image for Cawthron, Stuart   - THEFT BY UNAUTHORIZED TAKING
Arrest
Created Jun 3, 2026 / Updated Jun 25, 2026
The Defendant was seen driving onto Intervale Drive after the officer learned of an active arrest warrant for a previous incident.  The Defendant was contact and arrested without incident.  He was later bailed and released with a future court date. 
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Image for Macdermod, Dean A  - DUI - IMPAIRMENT and 1 additional charge
Arrest
Created Jun 5, 2026 / Updated Jun 25, 2026
Officers responded to a reported vehicle off the roadway on Beard Road and determined that it was a single-vehicle motor vehicle crash.  While speaking with the operator, the Officer noticed signs of impairment.  After the investigation, the defendant was arrested fo...
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Image for LEBRUN, JOHN J  - DUI - IMPAIRMENT and 2 additional charges
Arrest
Created Jun 6, 2026 / Updated Jun 25, 2026
Officers responded to the area of Bog Road and Mary Rowe Drive for a report of a single vehicle into a ditch.  When officers arrived in the area, they noticed a single blue pickup truck had crashed into a ditch with damage.  Upon further investigation, officers learn...
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