Announcements – Farmington Police Department

Suspects Sought in a String of Thefts

FPD — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 02:00:46 +0000

We are currently investigating a string of thefts from motor vehicles that occurred in the Sheepboro Rd and Resevoir Rd area. Below are pictures of one of the suspects captured by one of the victims home surveillance system.

If you recognize this person or have any information about these crimes or the people involved, please contact the Farmington Police Department at 755-2231.

Click on the image to enlarge:

We also want to remind you to take some steps to protect yourself from these types of crimes:

Lock your vehicles and homes
Never leave valuables in vehicles & not in plain sight in your home or vehicle
Insure that all weapons are locked up & out of sight in your home
Record the serial # of all electronics
Report any suspicious vehicles or people immediately to your local PD

Power Outage Report from PSNH

Chief Willey — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:39:52 +0000

As of 11:00am today PSNH experienced high wind conditions that have caused scattered outages throughout the state resulting in approximately 14,000 customers without power statewide as of 2:00pm today. Crews have been dispatched and we are hopeful the majority of these customers will have power restored by this evening.

In the Seacoast region of New Hampshire the following communities are experiencing scattered outages:

Rochester area: 6 troubles 2650 customers
towns reporting outages:
Barrington, Wakefield, Farmington, Rochester, Dover, Nottingham

Epping area: 4 troubles 150 customers
towns reporting outages:
Lee, Northfield, Durham, Newmarket, Epping, Raymong, Deerfield, Barrington

Outages are schattered throughout the communities listed and crews have been working since the storm passed through the area and will continue to work until all customers have power restored.

Update on TD Bank Robbery Suspects

Chief Willey — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:50:53 +0000

UPDATE- Three of four suspects are in Strafford County Jail. Christopher Hildreth is being arraigned via video at 11:30 at Rochester District Court. Bethany Colson is in Cumberland County Jail (Maine) with an extradition hearing scheduled for later today.

ARREST WARRANTS ISSUED FOR 3 IN TD BANK ROBBERY

Chief Willey — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:00:15 +0000

*************************PRESS RELEASE************************

For Immediate Release

Contact— Chief Scott R. Roberge, Farmington Police Department

(603) 755-2731 x16

Lt. Kevin J. Willey, Farmington Police Department

(603) 755-2731 x17

April 16, 2010

ARREST WARRANTS ISSUED FOR THREE IN TD BANK ROBBERY;

Two suspects already in custody for bank robberies in other communities

Area departments are hoping to put to an end a string of recent bank robberies. An extensive investigation and gathering of evidence has lead to the issuance of arrest warrants for:

CHRISTOPHER HILDRETH, AGE 22

72 BARTLETT ROAD

KITTERY, MAINE

HILDRETH is being charged with one count of ROBBERY. The robbery occurred at the TD Bank in Farmington on April 13, 2010.

BO H. RODDEN, AGE 19

16 CLEMENT DRIVE

BERWICK, MAINE

RODDEN is being charged with one count of CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT ROBBERY. It is alleged that he participated as the driver of a vehicle involved in the robbery.

HiILDRETH is being held in the York County Jail without bail pending extradition back to New Hampshire. Rodden is being held at Strafford County Jail on $200,000 cash bail.

The third suspect who is not in custody at this time is:

JACOB R. BROWN, AGE 19

20A ROUTE 87

COLUMBIA, CONNECTICUT

BROWN is wanted for 1 count of ROBBERY. The robbery occurred at the TD Bank in Farmington on April 13, 2010.

The department does not have any information that BROWN is armed at this time but the public should not attempt to apprehend BROWN but should notify their local police department.

Although BROWN is listed as having a Connecticut address, he has connections to the Berwick Maine area.

Any person with information should about this crime should contact their local police department, the Farmington Police Department at 755-2231, or may leave anonymous information on the department’s Crimeline which is 755-9797.

SUSPECTS SOUGHT IN TD BANK ROBBERY

FPD — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:48:17 +0000

The Farmington Police Department is seeking suspects involved in a bank robbery that occurred at the TD Bank in Farmington on April 12th just before 5 pm.
The suspects are 2 white males in their early 20’s. One was clean shaven wearing jeans, a black hooded sweatshirt and the Red Sox baseball hat with the word “Red Sox” on the bill of the hat.
The second suspect had scruffy facial hair, was wearing black knee length shorts, white sneakers, sunglasses and wearing a plaid baseball hat with a black logo on the front.
Photos are attached to this notification.
Suspects made off with an undisclosed amount of money. Both suspects fled on foot an left in a minivan up Central Street.
Any person that may have information is encouraged to contact the Farmington Police Department at 755-2231.

Rabies Clinic

FPD — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:37:58 +0000

The Farmington Police Department, in conjunction with the Milton Vet Clinic, will be hosting a rabies clinic for dogs and cats. The cost is $14 per pet.

Pets must be on a leash or in a crate/kennel/pet carrier. Owners should bring proof of prior vaccination to receive credit for the full 3 year vaccination.
Owners are also requested to pick up any waste left behind by their pet.

FMI- contact Animal Control Officer Megan Welch at the Farmington Police Department at 755-2731 x52.

$2500 Reward for Information on Stolen Bobcat

FPD — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:08:00 +0000

Lee Danley of Danley Demolition has posted a $2500.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person(s) responsible for the theft of a 2000 Bobcat skid steer. The Bobcat was stolen during the morning hours of Feb. 14, 2010 from a demolition site at the old Collins and Aikman factory off Route 11.

The Bobcat is described as a model 763, black and white in color with “Danley Demolition” in large letters on the arms of the Bobcat. It previously had orange wheels that have been painted black.

Any person with information can contact Ptl. Dean Raizes at 755-2231 or, if they wish to remain anonymous, call the department’s Crimeline at 755-9797 .