Durham, New Hampshire, Police Department

06/11/2026

Durham! Announcing free hourly parking in select areas downtown for the month of July. See the map (green shading) where you can park for free to support our amazing downtown businesses this summer! We hope we see you there.

06/10/2026

We have been notified of a road closure in Newmarket that is effecting through traffic on Packers Falls Road. At this time, the road remains closed (even though the post says the road is re-opening at 4PM). Please monitor Newmarket Police Department for further updates if you are traveling through that area.

****UPDATE****UPDATE****UPDATE****
PACKERS FALLS ROAD IS OPEN FOR TRAFFIC

Packers Falls Rd has been closed between Elm St and Mastin Dr due to unforeseen complications with on-going roadwork in the area. Currently it is anticipated that the road will be re-opened by 3:00pm. Please avoid the area. We will post updates in the event of any changes to this plan.

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

FREE SUMMER PARKING AT DEPOT ROAD LOT FOR DURHAM RESIDENTS WITH UNH POOL PASSES

05/27/2026

Update - 3:05PM - Road is back open!

***Motor Vehicle Accident***
Dover Road (Route 108) near Evangelical Church, road is closed at Madbury/Durham Town Line to Bagdad Road at this time. Please seek alternative routes.

05/26/2026

Press Release - Tractor Trailer Rollover on Route 4

On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at approximately 8:59 a.m., the Durham Police Department, Durham Fire Department, McGregor EMS, and New Hampshire State Police responded to Route 4, just west of Cedar Point Road, for a tractor-trailer rollover crash.

The crash occurred in the eastbound lane of travel and resulted in significant front-end damage to the truck’s cab compartment. No other vehicles were involved in the incident.

The driver was extricated from the cab by emergency personnel and transported to Portsmouth Regional Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Route 4 remained closed for several hours and reopened at approximately 2:50 p.m.

The identity of the driver is being withheld at this time, as the crash remains under investigation.

05/26/2026

UPDATE! ROAD OPEN, CRASH CLEARED - 2:45 PM 5/26/2026

***Route 4 SHUT DOWN from Route 108 to Back River Road***
Motor vehicle accident, please avoid the area. The road will be shut down for an indefinite amount of time.

05/20/2026

This week, Durham Police were treated to a special gift basket with all the shift essentials an officer could need – notebooks, hand sanitizer, candy and sweet treats! Courtesy of Harmony Homes, the residents and staff prepared the basket to present to Durham Police Officers in honor of First Responder Appreciation week.

Pictured are Captain John Lavoie and Harmony Homes Executive Director Sarah Morazzini.

05/15/2026

UNH COMMENCEMENT – SATURDAY, MAY 16TH
The Durham Police Department would like to remind residents that the University of New Hampshire will be hosting several commencement ceremonies at the Whittemore Center on Saturday, May 16th.
Due to multiple ceremonies throughout the day, traffic in the area is expected to be significantly impacted. To help reduce congestion, shuttle buses will transport graduates and their families to and from the venue.
Residents are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and consider alternate routes to avoid delays.
Congratulations to all graduating students and their families!

04/25/2026

Reminder! it is National Drug Take Back Day! Come on down to the Durham PD lobby from 10AM to 2PM to drop off your unused, expired, or unwanted prescription medication for proper and safe disposal. Please no needles or liquid.