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Taco Bell Drive Thru, Hold the Soda, All set with my Drink!

December 11, 2009

Police Log For 11/26/09-12/02/09

Woman Orders from Taco Bell with Open Container of Beer (taco and beer cartoon)Third Place Caller reports a “Large Orange Thing” in the middle of the road.  An officer removed the Hazard, with no further detail given, use your imagination.

Second Place Caller reports 6 boys continually walk by the house mooning the occupants, and yelling at them. Youths were counseled by the Londonderry Police. The moon was in the first quarter and would not be full until Dec 2nd.  Temps were 51 degrees and overcast with winds from the north at 10 mile per hour.

First Place A Taco Bell employee called to report an intoxicated woman with an open container was trying to order food. The police, upon arrival, were unable to make contact with the female. About 25 minutes later, when doing a follow up on the woman, they were able to confirm she was in her residence for the night.

Each week, Londonderry Hometown Online News will publish the police logs for your review. We will also pick the most humorous or interesting of the stories and give them a first, second, and third place rating. If there are any that you found interesting or funny and think they should be in the top three, feel free to contact us.

While we do have fun with the Londonderry Police log and we do have our own serious crimes committed in Londonderry, sometimes we need to reflect on what other communities consider “The crime of the week.”

This week’s Crimeline crime of the week in Manchester is an Armed Robbery

Reported to Manchester Police on Saturday December 5th, 2009.

Manchester Crime MapOn that date at approx. 4:30 a.m. officers responded to Tedeschi Food Mart at 245 Maple Street for report of an armed robbery. According to the clerk, two male suspects entered the store and demanded money.

“One of the suspects was holding a sword with skulls on the handle. As the clerk attempted to flee the store a struggle ensued and the clerk was stabbed in the back.”

The suspects then took an undetermined amount of money from the register and fled in an unknown direction. The clerk was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The suspects are described as males wearing hooded sweatshirts. One of the suspects wore a mask over his face.

Anyone with information concerning this crime or any criminal activity, please call the Manchester Crimeline at 624-4040. Manchester Crimeline will pay up to $2,500.00 in cash for anonymous information that leads to the arrest and indictment of individuals involved.

Manchester Police Website, including a interactive crime map.

While we also create original stories from information in the police log and other sources, we offer you nearly the entire Londonderry police blotter! At times we remove small pieces of information like phone numbers or obscene language. When other media outlets only provide their “Selections” from the log, if you select “read more” you select what interests you in Londonderry.

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Richard Pothier of Londonderry

December 11, 2009

Richard A. Pothier, 46, of Londonderry, NH, died on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at Parkland Medical Center, Derry, NH. Richard was born in Lynn, MA on April 23, 1963, a son of Clarence J. Pother and the late Roberta (Cadieux) Pothier. Richard was employed with Circuit Board Express.

Surviving in addition to his father, he is survived by his twin brother, Robert “Bob” Pothier and one sister, Karen LaCharite.

During Mass on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Pelham, NH, Richard’s name will be blessed. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry, NH is in charge of the arrangements.

Visit the Peabody Funeral Homes website to leave a condolence note or view others.

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WildCat Cheerleaders in Florida

December 11, 2009

THANK YOU LONDONDERRY !!

The WildCats U12 and U15 teams (the Jv. and Varsity) have arrived in Florida and are enjoying there only day off before the competition begins Saturday.

CatsOrlandoWildCat President Chris Cole and Cheer Director Deb Pfau and a host of coaches, chaperones, and parents are leading the cheer teams to the National AYF/AYC Cheerleading Championships this weekend in Orlando.

The cheerleaders wish to express their gratitude to the families of Londonderry that contributed to the costs of this trip. WildCat Fundraising Director, Kim Jacobs, and her team held various fundraising activities through the course of the year to fund the WildCat travel fund. Though the WildCats were able to contribute a portion of the travel costs to all cheerleaders, families still needed to cover the additional costs of a trip to Orlando.Cats2Orlando

Cat President Chris Cole notes that the contributions collected at various locations this past weekend enabled the organization to cover the costs for those families unable to raise the necessary funds. Per Chris, “I am continually overwhelmed by the community response to our kids. With the help of our neighbors we were able to cover the costs for all the kids to travel to this once in a life time event”. Both teams of girls, over 40 strong are now preparing for that one thing they could only dream of those hot summer nights so long ago in August, a chance for a national championship.

With over thousands of cheer squads nationwide only a handful were able to advance this far to the national stage. Please wish the young ladies and their coaches all the success in the world. They are already winners !!

Further updates this weekend as competition unfolds.

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The Prelude to the Ice Storm of 2008

December 11, 2009

Remembering the 2008 Ice Storm Header, Londonderry Hometown Online NewsOne year ago today, on December 11, 2008, the National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning. “Expect 1 to 3 inches of snow and sleet followed by between a half and one inch of freezing rain.” is what they said. It was also predicted that the roads would be icy and travel, dangerous. “Only travel in an emergency.”

What we got, was a lot worse. While we were nestled in our beds that night, the trees would come crashing down. The snapping of the limbs would sound like an Army of relentless Soldiers had advanced on our community and opened fire without warning. The “gunshots” would go on, awakening men, women, and children alike, and making us worry if our house would be the next target for Mother Nature to drop a tree on.

For days, residents in Londonderry, and state-wide, were without power. Shelters were provided for those who decided not to wait it out in their homes. Companies provided food and provisions to the shelters. A battle for generators began between those who were brave enough to stay in their homes. Home improvement stores sold out several times over.

Nelson Road in Londonderry, NH near Central Station. Notice car trapped between trees.

Nelson Road in Londonderry, NH near Central Station. Notice car trapped between trees. This was the morning after, "Day 1"

Each day at 10am, from the one year anniversary of the beginning of the storm, to the anniversary of when Londonderry finally weathered through the storm, Londonderry Hometown Online News will give you a reminder of what life was like. Check back daily for pictures and excerpts from the articles one year ago.

Follow the link if you’d like to read the full article from one year ago about the Winter Storm Warning.

Feel free to leave comments. The event brought the most valuable information about the situation from you the readers and your comments.

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Manchester Police Seek “Chubby” Robber

December 11, 2009

At 10:40 am this Thursday morning, December 10th Manchester patrol officers were dispatched to the Citizens Bank at 1550 Elm St. for a reported robbery incident. Upon arrival officers spoke to bank officials who indicated a man had entered the bank and passed a note to a teller.

At 11:35 Manchester Police issued a “Be On the Look Out” (BOLO) to Londonderry and surrounding towns.  You may have seen this in our breaking news or on twitter if you follow Londonderry Hometown Online News.

Bank officials further reported that the note from the man mentioned he had a gun and wanted cash. An amount of cash was handed to the robber along with a dye pack. It was reported the man left the bank and crossed Elm St. In an immediate search of the area officers located a jacket that the man had been wearing. The jacket contained remnants of an exploded red dye pack. Evidence at the scene suggests the man removed his jacket after the dye pack he was carrying detonated.

Citizens Bank Robbery Suspect white male, 5’10 to 5’ 11’ tall with a “chubby” build weighing approx. 200 lbs., short light colored hair, and clean shaven, with a fair complexion

The man is described as a white male, 5’10 to 5’ 11’ tall with a “chubby” build weighing approx. 200 lbs., short light colored hair, and clean shaven, with a fair complexion. No weapon was shown and no injuries were reported. Police did obtain surveillance photos of the suspect.

Citizens Bank Robbery Suspect white male, 5’10 to 5’ 11’ tall with a “chubby” build weighing approx. 200 lbs., short light colored hair, and clean shaven, with a fair complexion

Individuals who may have information regarding this incident are asked to call the Manchester Police Dept. Det. Division at 668-8711. Additionally anonymous tips can be reported by calling the Manchester Crimeline at 624-4040.

Friday Afternoon Update

Ronald Cross, D.O.B. 12-5-79 of 123 Pleasant St., Manchester, NH Arrested on robbery chargesManchester Police Detectives Bob Keating, Matt Larochelle and Tim Patterson, quickly wrapped up a robbery investigation today when they arrested a local man for the Dec. 10th robbery of the Citizens Bank at 1550 Elm St. After the late morning robbery on Thursday, investigators released bank surveillance photos to local media outlets.

Acting on tips provided by members of the public who viewed the released photos of the suspect, investigators developed probable cause to charge a local man with the robbery. Ronald Cross D.O.B. 12-5-79 of 123 Pleasant St. was arrested by case detectives earlier this morning without incident.

Bail amounts are pending on Mr. Cross and it is expected he will be arraigned in the Manchester District Court on Monday Dec. 14th.

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American Quilt Traditions at Londonderry Leach Library

December 11, 2009

QuiltOn Thursday, January 14 at 7:00 p.m., the Leach Library will host a program on the history of American quilt traditions. This talk, given by Cheryl Savageau, will cover a variety of traditions including Amish and Native American, illustrating examples of each in slide images and quilt samples.

Cheryl Savageau is a textile artist who received her Master of Arts degree from the University of Massachusetts. She is a founding member of the Oak and Stone Storytellers, as well as the author of the poetry collections Dirt Road Home and Mother/Land and the picture book Muskrat Will Be Swimming. She has received several fellowships and residencies in poetry from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Massachusetts Artist Foundation and the MacDowell Colony. Her quilts have been exhibited at the University of New Hampshire in a contemporary Native Artists’ exhibit and at the Abbe Museum’s Twisting Path exhibit in Bar Harbor, Maine.

In this program, Ms. Savageau will use slide images and quilt samples to exemplify an assortment of American quilt traditions, including Anglo, Amish, African American, and several Native American traditions. She will discuss the cultural context and historical meaning of the various quilting traditions, as well as the political, religious, and geographical influences and differing aesthetics they embody.

The event is being sponsored by the Friends of the Londonderry Leach Library. It is free and open to the public, and will be held in the library’s lower-level meeting room. Light refreshments will be served.

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