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Fatal crash in Randolph this past Saturday

A fatal crash occurred in Randolph, New Hampshire this past Saturday. New Hampshire State Police say they responded around 2:44 am Saturday morning to an accident on Route 2. 23-year-old Anthony Ortega of Massachusetts was pronounced dead at the scene after he collided head on with a tractor-trailer being driven by 50-year-old Mark Mellish of Vermont. Traffic had to be detoured through Durand Road to avoid the scene. Police say the incident is still being investigated and the cause of the crash is not yet determined.

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Four Arrested on Drug Trafficking

Four men have been arrested in a case involving a naked man, kidnapping, firearms and drugs. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s office say they’ve arrested four men after a 39-year-old male victim was taken from his Naples residence at gunpoint. He was then allegedly put into the trunk of a car, driven to another location, and told to strip. Fearing for his life, the victim alleges he ran through the woods as the suspects shot at him. Police say they arrested the four suspects in Windham, Maine on charges of trafficking in scheduled drugs. Additional charges are possible. The victim was taken to CMMC in Lewiston for gunshot wounds where he remains in a stable condition.

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Fryeburg Domestic Disturbance Arrest

Police in Fryeburg say they’ve arrested an armed suspect following a domestic disturbance. Sidrick Thurlow of Chocorua was arrested following a domestic disturbance call. Police say the 54-year-old New Hampshire man arrived at the residence of a 50-year-old female, had a loaded gun, and was threatening the life of a 56-year-old man from Brownfield. Fryeburg Police say they seized a 38 caliber handgun from Thurlow at the scene. Thurlow is currently being charged for Aggravated Reckless Conduct, Criminal Threatening with a Dangerous Weapon, Threatening Display of a Dangerous Weapon, and terrorizing. Fryeburg Police Chief Joshua Potvin said he was pleased that the incident was ended peacefully, giving credit to his officers for the resolution. He says, “Whenever weapons are involved in emotionally charged events such as domestic violence situations it poses additional risks to all those involved.”