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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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Sergeant Hodgen Promoted to Lieutenant

I am pleased to announce the promotion of Sergeant Hodgen to Lieutenant.  Lieutenant Hodgen started his career as an officer for the De...
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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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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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K9 and Drone Locate Suspect Following Pursuit Crash

In the early hours of December 13th, officers attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding and illegal passing on West Main Street near Penstock...
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Burglary Suspect Nabbed in Deering by HPD

   On December 10th, 2025, the Hillsboro Police took a report of a burglary on Pearl Street in Hillsboro. Information obtained on ...
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One-Way Section Added To Bear Hill Road

 - Traffic Update – Bear Hill Road Please be advised that the red-highlighted section of Bear Hill Road from the Bear Hill Road ...
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News Feed

Image for One in Custody After Two Found Stabbed
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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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Image for Fraudsters Pose as Police in Phone Scam
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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 Dumont, Benjamin   - STALKING NOTICE OF ORDER
Arrest
Mar 28, 2026
Officers were sent to an address in town to assist with a civil standby. During the civil standby, it was discovered that the defendant in the protective order had left a note for the protected party. The individual was then instructed to turn himself in as he had violated the...
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Image for K9 Dice ties for 1st Place!
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Mar 27, 2026
K9 Dice is currently certified in drug detection through two separate national organizations. He is primarily certified through the North American Police Working Dog Association. Which test his ability to find narcotics in vehicle, exterior and interiors, rooms, and lockers or...
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Image for Reed, Kenneth   - DUI - IMPAIRMENT and 2 additional charges
Arrest
Created Mar 22, 2026 / Updated Mar 23, 2026
A domestic disturbance was reported in Bennington, and it was suspected that the male party had left the residence in a pickup truck. An officer spotted the pickup truck shortly after in Hillsboro and stopped the vehicle. Upon speaking with the operator, it was determined that...
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Image for Sergeant Hodgen Promoted to Lieutenant
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Mar 19, 2026
I am pleased to announce the promotion of Sergeant Hodgen to Lieutenant.  Lieutenant Hodgen started his career as an officer for the Deering Police Department in 2004 before making the switch in 2007 to Hillsboro.  Lieutenant Hodgen has been instrumental in starting ...
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Image for Holton, Cindy   - DUI - IMPAIRMENT and 3 additional charges
Arrest
Created Feb 23, 2026 / Updated Mar 18, 2026
The Hillsboro Police Department received a call about a verbal argument in an apartment, and the female party involved had driven away while possibly intoxicated.  A vehicle description was given, and Officers observed a vehicle matching the description driving on West Ma...
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Image for Chowdhury, Safwan   - RECKLESS OPERATION and 1 additional charge
Arrest
Created Feb 8, 2026 / Updated Mar 18, 2026
The Defendant turned himself in on an HPD warrant for a previous incident where he was observed by an officer traveling at nearly 100 MPH on RT202/9 while allegedly having his 1-year-old child in the vehicle with him.  The Defendant was booked and released with a future c...
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Image for Dyer, Jazminn K  - THEFT BY UNAUTHORIZED TAKING $1501+
Arrest
Created Feb 20, 2026 / Updated Mar 18, 2026
The defendant was taken into custody by the Concord Police Department on an outstanding warrant out of Hillsboro. The defendant was transferred to the custody of the Hillsboro Police department where she was booked, processed, and released, then given a future court date.
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Image for Cohen, Jacob   - OAS-SUBSEQUENT
Arrest
Created Feb 13, 2026 / Updated Mar 18, 2026
The Defendant was seen by an officer operating a vehicle.  A search of local records identified the driver, and the officer found that his license had been suspended since 2023 with a prior conviction for driving after suspension.  The vehicle was stopped, and the De...
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