Londonderry Police Department

07/19/2024

On July 18, 2024, at about 2:45 pm, the Londonderry Police Department assisted the United States Marshal’s Service and Massachusetts State Police with the arrest of a double homicide suspect.

The suspect, Justin Alba, 25, Lynn, Massachusetts, was taken into custody following a traffic stop near Forest St and Moore Road. Alba was wanted in connection to a double homicide in Lynn, MA, in 2023.

Alba was charged with Fugitive from Justice and held pending his arraignment in the Derry District Court on July 19, 2024. During Alba’s arraignment, he waived extradition to Massachusetts, where he will face the following charges:

-Two counts of murder
-Four counts of Assault and Battery with a dangerous weapon
-One count of Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon causing serious bodily injury

07/15/2024

Today we welcomed two new members to the LPD team!

Officer Chance Spinney and Officer Philip McPherson were sworn in by Town Clerk Sherry Farrell and Chief Kim Alan Bernard. Officer Spinney is a New Hampshire certified officer with 5 years of experience. Officer McPherson is also a New Hampshire certified officer with 4 years of experience. Both officers will begin their in-house training today prior to starting field training.

Please join us in welcoming our two newest officers!

Pictured from left to right: Officer Philip McPherson, Chief Kim Alan Bernard, Officer Chance Spinney

07/15/2024

Starting today, LPD will be conducting Active Shooter/Active Threat training in the main building of the High School.

The training will begin around 2pm and go until about 10pm. The training will be daily over the next 2 weeks.

Any areas being used will be marked by LPD.

Thank you!

07/13/2024

Today, several members of the Londonderry, NH Police Association teamed up with community members, the Town Council, and the LHS football team to spread mulch at the LAFA playground.

The playground area was very much in need of some new mulch. Thanks to everyone’s hard work, this only took 45 minutes!

As the saying goes, “Many hands make light work!” Great job, Londonderry!

07/06/2024

Employee Spotlight:

A man who needs no introduction… K9 Ammo.

Ammo turns 6 years old this month! He is a Belgian Malinois and is trained in tracking and narcotics detection.

During his off time he likes hiking, chasing balls, and chillin’ with his family.

07/03/2024

Here are some of our monthly stats for June! Happy 4th everyone, be safe!

07/01/2024

On June 30, 2024, at about 1257 hours, LPD and LFD responded to a 911 call near Raymond Wieczorek Drive and Pettengill Road. A caller reported that a driver had been slumped over at the wheel for an extended period, and several citizens could not wake him.

LFD arrived on the scene and began to evaluate the driver; as he regained consciousness, he drove away from LFD at a high rate of speed. LFD was able to pass along vital information about the vehicle and the male operating it to responding officers.

A short time later, Officer MacDonald who was on patrol at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport located a vehicle matching the description in the Executive Health and Sports Center’s parking lot.
The operator was again slumped over at the wheel and as Officer MacDonald approached the vehicle and began to speak with the operator he fled. LPD officers pursued the vehicle into the City of Manchester, where the operator took several side streets and eventually came to a stop on Faith Lane.

The suspect, identified as Thomas Lane, 52, of Tilton, NH, was taken into custody. Lane was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Operation, and Disobeying an Officer. Evidence located in Lane’s vehicle indicates he was inhaling Ultra Duster canned air prior to this incident.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to call Ofc. Gauthier at 603-432-1118. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

06/23/2024

There is a severe weather watch for tomorrow afternoon. This includes the possibility of a tornado(s).

According to WMUR-TV, the timeline is between 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. We will have additional officers on shift, and our community room will be available. Our community room is available to charge phones, iPads, etc.; it is not equipped for overnight accommodation.

Please see the links for safety tips in severe weather, including tornados.

Stay safe, and please call 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency.

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/tornado.html

https://www.readynh.gov/disasters/tornadoes.htm

06/21/2024

Yesterday, LPD bid farewell and happy retirement to Records Clerk Denise Saucier.

Dee began her career in 1982 as a police dispatcher and transferred to the Records Division six years later.

Dee requested no pictures or fanfare. We also promised not to use the mid-80s photo from the police association magazine…

Thank you for your 42 years of service to LPD and the Town of Londonderry; we will miss you!

06/17/2024

We are extremely proud to give these heroes the send-off they deserve as they depart Manchester-Boston Regional Airport!

Here is how you can support them: https://honorflightnewengland.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2svDJJpl-vlHg0TRJFuSuQovSxivnJb14ER0DaemTBoqNOFYg9ZOsSNFI_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw

06/15/2024

On June 14, 2024, at 5:15 am, a concerned citizen reported four suspicious males around 220 Rockingham Road. The caller reported 3-4 males dressed in all black and wearing ski masks. This area of Rockingham Road is primarily commercial businesses.

Our midnight shift officers quickly responded to the area and began to look for the subjects. Shortly after arriving on the scene, Officer Burt located one of the subjects in the woods behind a business at 226 Rockingham Road. The suspect refused to comply with Officer Burt’s commands to stop and attempted to flee on foot. After a brief foot pursuit, the suspect was taken into custody and later identified as: Nelshon Pires,19, of Brockton, MA.

Pires was charged with Loitering/Prowling, Resisting Arrest or Detention and Possession of Burglary Tools. Pires was in possession of several tools and vehicle key fobs. Pires was released on Personal Recognizance Bail and is set to appear in Derry District Court on July 16, 2024, at 8:15 am.

The other subjects were not located. This case remains under investigation and anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact or Criminal Investigations Division.

LPD thanks the citizen who reported the incident. As always, we strongly encourage residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity they observe.

06/14/2024

The entire MHT community was on site today to celebrate and welcome Breeze Airways to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport for their inaugural flight from Charleston. Members of the LPD command staff joined airport division officers for the festivities.

Welcome Breeze to MHT!

Thank you to Jeff Hastings for the photos!

06/11/2024

We wanted to pass along some valuable information from our Conservation Ranger regarding deer fawn.

Prevent accidental fawn-napping this spring! 🦌
Did you know that fawns are often left alone while their mothers forage for food? If you happen across a curled-up fawn lying quietly to hide from predators, they may not need any help. Fawns spend most of their time alone and the best way to help them is to keep companion animals away and give them lots of space. Avoiding unnecessary intervention and keeping fawns with their mothers will give them the best chance at survival. If you find a fawn lying quietly, hiding in grass or brush, don’t disturb them. Fawns can’t follow their mothers for the first two weeks, so they spend nearly all their time alone. Mom comes back generally around dawn and dusk to nurse them. Fawns are only cat-sized when born, so it’s normal for them to look small and weak. If you’re worried the fawn has been abandoned or orphaned, check on them from a distance over the next 24 hours. The mother will likely return and move the baby to a new spot. Make sure to keep any pets away from where the fawn is hiding.

06/09/2024

Come join us today for this great event at Mack’s Apples! Please note the time change, it is now 2-4PM. We hope to see you all there!

CONE WITH A COP event update: 2 PM - 4 PM today, Sunday June 9! See you soon! 👮‍♂️🍦👨‍🚒

06/07/2024

We're currently looking to hire three certified officers!

Visit https://www.policeapp.com/Londonderry-NH-Police-Department/628/ for additional information or to apply today. Lateral transfer officers who hold specialty certifications can typically maintain them with LPD.

Please feel free to reach out to Sgt. Justin Hallock with any questions.

06/04/2024

Here are our monthly stats for May:

06/04/2024

Our original title "Frozen Flavored Food with a Firefighter" didn't make the cut...

Either way, come have some ice cream with the guys and gals in blue and red!

Share an ice cream with your local police officers, firefighters and neighbors! 👮🍦👨‍🚒 Bring your children for a fun afternoon hangout at Mack’s Apples! Kids (age 12 and under) enjoy a FREE ice cream scoop donated by Mack’s Apples Ice Cream Stand.🫶

🍦 Sunday, June 9 12PM-2PM
Londonderry Police Department Professional Fire Fighters of Londonderry Local 3160

06/03/2024

On Friday, Lt. MacLean and Sgt. Phillips assisted the Special Olympics New Hampshire at UNH for their summer games!

They assisted by transporting athletes to their events and spectators to viewing areas and parking lots.

Nice work guys!

05/31/2024

Thank you to Girl Scout Troop 59124 for the visit the other day!

The girls didn't come empty-handed either; they had a few "Tagalongs"...

The cookies didn't last long, but the girl's artwork will be displayed in the Child Artist Hall of Fame!

Top 3 Girl Scout Cookies- Samoas, Thin Mints and Tagalongs.

05/29/2024

Today Officer Holdsworth and Lt. Malloy ran the Londonderry leg of the Special Olympics New Hampshire’s Law Enforcement torch run.

We took the torch from the Derry, NH Police Department and delivered it to the Hudson N.H. Police Department.

Thanks for all the beeps along Route 102!

05/27/2024

Today, Lt. Malloy, Sgt. Freda and Ofc. Macdonald all competed in Boston’s Run To Remember half marathon.

The Run To Remember, honors and pays tribute to those who have died in the line of duty.

As part of the run, departments can form a team and participate in the First Responder Challenge. LPD’s team came in 3rd, behind the LAPD Headquarters and the Nashua Police Department!

05/24/2024

As we approach the long weekend and the unofficial start of summer, let's not forget the true meaning of Memorial Day. It's a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by members of our Armed Forces. We will remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice and their families. Please take a moment during the weekend to pay your respects.

On Monday, May 27th, there will be a Memorial Day Parade. The parade will start around 10:45 am, followed by two brief ceremonies at the Glenwood Cemetery and Town Common. At the conclusion, please join American Legion Post 27 for an open house and cookout.

If you're not attending the parade, please remember there will be intermittent road closures from 10:30 am to approximately 12:30 pm.

The parade route is from Robert Lincoln Way to the Glenwood Cemetary (south on Mammoth Road).

05/22/2024

Yesterday, members of LPD assisted with the President's visit to the Granite State.

For the past 18 years, the Londonderry Police Department has ensured the safety and security of every presidential visit to the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.

Thank you to all our local, state, and federal partners who assisted us in providing a safe visit for the President of the United States!

05/19/2024

The road is back open, thank you for your patience!

Traffic Alert:

Route 102 eastbound at Mohawk Drive is closed due to a serious motorcycle accident.

Our officers and accident reconstruction team will be investigating for several hours. Route 102 westbound is still open, but we are asking people to avoid the area is possible.

05/15/2024

“In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.” -NLEOMF.org

Today, we take a moment to honor those officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. In 2023, a total of 138 police officers died in the line of duty.

Please take a moment to remember those who did not make it home.

05/14/2024

Here are a few statistics from April. Each month, we will release a snapshot of some of the more frequent or serious calls for service.

A more in-depth look at our calls for service can be found on our website!

05/13/2024

A little recap from your LPD Airport Division for last week. Officers welcomed the first Avelo Airlines flight from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport on Friday with members of the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport leadership team. Captain Cheetham and Sgt. James Freda, who also coaches Londonderry High varsity baseball, were invited and attended the 2024 Make-A-Wish New Hampshire breakfast at the Double Tree in Manchester. More than 500 businesses and attendees made the event, which shared many inspiring stories. Your LPD Airport Division routinely partners with Manchester NH Police and New Hampshire State Police to give these little warriors a police es**rt for their special trip, which often flies out of .

And lest we forget, Rio worked his first shift at MHT too!

05/11/2024

Officers really do see some interesting stuff working the midnight shift!

Officer Civitello got a look at the Northern Lights early this morning.

05/09/2024

Assassin’s Game—no, we’re not talking about the 2015 movie starring Tom Sizemore and Vivica A. Fox. Don’t bother watching it either; it got a 30% rating on IMDB.

For those who are not aware, each year, high school juniors participate in a game called “Assassins.” Students are given a “target” to eliminate with a sq**rt gun. This game is not school-sanctioned, and students cannot participate during school hours.

Because the game does not occur on school grounds, the players will find their targets at other locations, like their houses, places of employment, etc. Although the game is meant to be fun, it comes with concerns from the school district and LPD. We want to ensure that you are fully aware of these concerns and the potential risks associated with the game.

Since this game started just a few days ago, we have already responded to several calls surrounding it. Each year the calls range from suspicious activity to prowling to criminal trespass. The suspicious activity calls usually relate to a person walking around a residence or building carrying what appears to be a firearm. If your child is participating, it's crucial that they understand the seriousness of carrying a realistic firearm as well as potentially trespassing on others property. We trust in your guidance to ensure their safety and the safety of others.

Most of the time, the students have no ill intentions; they just fail to think the situation through.

If you now have the itch to watch a Tom Sizemore movie, we recommend Heat, Saving Private Ryan, or Black Hawk Down.

01/11/2024

Officer Sean Benoit has been selected as Rio’s new handler! Officer Benoit has rejoined patrol from being our middle school’s SRO.

Officer Benoit and Rio have been training, meeting colleagues, and learning the ropes. Rio may be in public during his training, so ask Officer Benoit before approaching or petting Rio.

LPD’s comfort dog program is funded entirely by community donations. We thank the following businesses and organizations for their contributions: Sit Means Sit Dog Training, Pets Plus, Fromm Family Pet Food, Londonderry Animal Clinic, Honey Dog Grooming, and the Londonderry Rotary Club.

Donations can be made to the program through the Londonderry Police Association. Checks can be mailed to Londonderry Police Association PO BOX 1063 (please write comfort dog program in the notes) or Venmo LPA2021.

We are holding a “Rio Coloring Contest!” The coloring pages can be picked up at the station by the main desk or by asking Officer Mueller or Officer Perry.

The age brackets are 2-3,4-5,6-8 and 9-12. The coloring pages can be dropped off at the police station before Friday, January 19th. Please write your child’s first name, age, and telephone number on the sheet. The prizes have yet to be chosen! Good Luck!!