Merrimack Woman Slams Into State Trooper During Concord Chase: NH Police Report

Merrimack Woman Charged After High-Speed Chase and Crash

A woman from Merrimack, New Hampshire, was set to appear in court on Monday after being accused of driving at a high speed without headlights on Interstate 93. The incident occurred late Friday night when a state trooper spotted an SUV traveling northbound on the highway without its lights illuminated. The driver, later identified as Heather Lewis, 34, failed to stop when the officer attempted to pull her over.

The trooper pursued the vehicle, which eventually took Exit 17 off the highway. The SUV crashed through a steel gate that blocked a Class IV road and into a field on private property. The vehicle then collided with a state police cruiser.

Lewis was arrested on multiple charges, including reckless conduct, resisting arrest or detention, criminal mischief, reckless operation, disobeying a police officer, speeding more than 25 mph over the limit, and operating a vehicle without lights. She was held on preventive detention and was scheduled for arraignment in Concord District Court. No injuries were reported during the incident.

Massachusetts Man Arrested for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender

In a separate case, a man from Massachusetts was arrested in Bedford after being accused of not reporting his status as a sex offender in New Hampshire. James Fuller, 61, of Haverhill, MA, was charged with two felony counts of failing to report. According to a report, Fuller was residing in Massachusetts but was required to register in South Hampton, New Hampshire. He was found in Bedford and arrested on August 12. Fuller is a registered sex offender due to past convictions for sexual assault and felonious sexual assault involving a minor. He was released on bail and is scheduled to be arraigned in Hampton District Court on October 16.

Hooksett Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase and Crash

Another incident involved a man from Hooksett who was arrested on August 12 after a high-speed chase on Interstate 93. Around 2:45 a.m., a trooper pulled over the driver of a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. After a brief interaction, the driver, Aaron Thurber, 21, reportedly sped away. Spike strips were deployed, deflating one of the car’s tires. Thurber then drove into a construction worker in a work zone. The vehicle crossed over to the northbound side of the highway, and the chase continued. Eventually, Thurber veered off the road, struck an embankment, and rolled the Jetta. He was taken to Concord Hospital with pending charges of reckless conduct with a deadly weapon, reckless operation, and disobeying a police officer.

Additional Law Enforcement Reports

State police also issued several other reports of arrests and incidents across New Hampshire:

• Troop A Blotter: Multiple arrests included individuals for disorderly conduct, possession of controlled drugs, DUI, and reckless operation.
• Troop B Blotter: Included charges for driving without a valid license, reckless operation, and domestic violence.
• Troop D Blotter: Involved cases of DUI, reckless operation, and traffic violations.

These reports highlight ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address traffic safety and public order throughout the state.

If you have any information about these cases, authorities encourage individuals to contact local law enforcement or the appropriate investigative units.