News Director Don Briand covers breaking news from across New England and around the globe. Don has more that 40 years of experience in news, working in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Florida. He is the winner of numerous broadcast awards, and has been named NH Broadcaster of the Year. His volunteer work has garnered him both the Volunteer of the Year in 2009 and the 2015 Citizen of the Year award in Dover.
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NH Fugitive Found Hiding In Refrigerator
(Pittsfield, NH) - The U.S. Marshals Service has arrested a Pittsfield man wanted on a fugitive warrant issued by Merrimack County Superior Court for Probation Violations.
BREAKING NEWS: Plane Crash In Laconia
(Laconia, NH) - A small plane has crashed near the Laconia Airport, seriously injuring one person.
Police Investigate Credit/Debit Card Fraud In Dover
(Dover, NH) - The Dover Police Department is investigating a series of credit and debit card frauds that have occurred within the past month at several Dover grocery and drug stores.
Portsmouth Teen Found Guilty of Hitting Two Pedestrians in Hampton
( Brentwood, N.H.) - Portsmouth teenager Remi Gross-Santos was found guilty today of second-degree assault and transportation of alcohol in his trial for striking two Hampton women with his car last year.
Two Walk Away From Hampton Plane Crash
(North Hampton, NH) - Two men escaped life-threatening injuries after their small plane crash Sunday morning in North Hampton.
Portsmouth Tall Ship Festival Announced
(Portsmouth, N.H. ) A 16th century Spanish galleon replica will be coming to Portsmouth this summer.
N.H.Supreme Court Backs “Robin Hoods”
( Concord, N.H. ) - The New Hampshire Supreme Court has ruled the conduct of a band of so-called "Robin Hoods" in Keene who feed expired parking meters while following officers around is protected under the first amendment, but the city has a right to pursue an injunction against them in the interests of public safety.
Dover Police Capture Man Wanted For Stalking
(Dover, N.H. ) - Dover police took a man into custody early this morning on stalking and witness tampering charges.
Dover Teen Honored At White House
(Dover, NH) - A Dover teenager has been honored at the White House for her dedication to reducing drug use and it's consequences across the country.
UPDATE: 6/5/2015 Hampton Falls 4th Graders Name White House Hawk
(Concord, N.H.) – A red-tailed hawk that has made The White House grounds its home now has a name: Lincoln. The name comes courtesy of a group of fourth-graders from the Lincoln Akerman school in North Hampton.
Overdose Call Leads To Drug Arrest
(Rochester, NH) - A Rochester man faces several drug charges after police were called for a reported overdose in a vehicle.
Rival Bike Violence In NH?
( Lebanon, N.H. ) - Police in New Hampshire have received information that there may be violence between rival biker gangs at an Applebee's restaurant in Lebanon.
Hampton Man Accused Of Choking Child
( Hampton, N.H. ) – A Hampton man has been arrested after being accused of choking a 5 year old child.
5 Arrested In Sanford Heroin Bust
(Sanford, Maine) - Maine State Police say 5 people are facing charges for Trafficking and Possessing Heroin.
Fallen New Hampshire Officer Honored
(Washington, D.C.) - The name of Brentwood Police Officer Stephen Arkell is being added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Hit And Run Death In Rochester
(Rochester, NH) - A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run accident early this morning in Rochester.