Merrimack Police Department embraces our motto; "Service to the Community & Commitment to Excellence".
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We work daily to forge partnerships that enhance the service that we provide to everyone in Merrimack. Merrimack Police Department Mission
Our primary mission is to enforce the laws of society, maintain order within the community, protect life and property and to assist the public at large in a manner consistent with the rights and dignity of all persons as provided for by the law under the constitution of the United States and the State of New Hampshire.
We need your help dentifying the males below who burglarized a local business and stole numerous items from within. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Kevin Manuele at 603-420-1878. If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact the Merrimack Crimeline at 603-424-2424.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS TOMORROW!
August 29th is back to school day and we are very excited (probably not as excited as the parents though). Drive safe and always obey the laws pertaining to school buses:
https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/XXI/265/265-54.htm
Now accepting applications for Certified Officers! Join Merrimack's Finest for an exciting career in law enforcement! Click the link below to apply!
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/merrimacknh/jobs/4611035/police-officer-certified?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Bow wow wow yippee yo yippee yay, happy National Dog Day! MPD’s favorite K9s, Drei and Mack, are an integral part of our team and we couldn’t be more proud of their hard work. If you see them out and about, be sure to send a little extra love their way!
As we mentioned earlier this week with the new School Year approaching, be mindful of the bus. Learn more in this PSA we produced with our friends at Merrimack TV
REMINDER:
School starts next Thursday, August 29th, which means school buses will be out in full force. Unfortunately, there are drivers out there who need to be reminded every year what to do when the bright flashing lights and large STOP sign are activated on buses. Please see the animation below for details and when in doubt, just stop! 🚌
We're in need of crossing guards, thanks for sharing! 🚧🚦
We need Crossing Guards!
School crossing guards are responsible for directing traffic at assigned crossing post to protect children and to provide for the orderly movement of traffic. Their authority is limited to pedestrian, motor vehicle traffic direction and control at their assigned locations.
$19 / Hour
Hours of Work: 7AM - 9AM and/or 2PM - 4PM
Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/merrimacknh
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NEWS RELEASE
On August 10, 2024 at 3:45 PM, Merrimack Police responded to the Merrimack Premium Outlets for a report of a theft in progress at the Polo Outlet. A description, photos and direction of travel of the suspects were provided. After a brief search, officers located the suspects inside the American Eagle Outlet. The suspects were observed to be in possession of merchandise stolen from both the involved stores.
Officers attempted to make contact with the suspects, one of who began immediately emptying her shopping bags in an attempt to conceal the stolen merchandise. The responding officers attempted to detain the two suspects. Both suspects began to resist the officers. One suspect, later identified as Maryah Williams of Boston MA, kicked an officer in the stomach. While he attempted to place her in handcuffs, she was able to draw a canister of pepper spray and discharged the spray into the officer’s eyes and into the air in the store, affecting the other officer and other customers in the store. The other suspect, Lasonia Watler, of Brockton MA, also resisted officers and attempted to draw her own pepper spray, but was stopped before discharging it. Both females were eventually taken in to custody, but continued resisting and yelling obscene and racially insensitive insults in a public setting causing a disruption to other shoppers.
Williams and Watler were both transported to Merrimack PD where they were processed and held on Preventative Detention. Williams is charged with the Felony offenses of Receiving Stolen Property, Attempted Second Degree Assault and Falsifying Physical Evidence and the Misdemeanor charges of Simple Assault on a Police Officer x2, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct and Possession of Theft Detection Device Removal Tools. Watler is charged with the Felony offense of Receiving Stolen Property and Misdemeanor offenses of Resisting Arrest or Detention, Attempted Simple Assault on a Police Officer, Disorderly Conduct and Possession of Theft Detection Device Removal Tools.
Both Williams and Watler are currently being held at the Hillsborough County Department of Corrections and are scheduled to appear in the 9th Circuit Merrimack District Court on August 12, 2024 to answer to the charges. Both involved officers were evaluated and treated by Merrimack Fire and EMS. All other patrons of the store who were exposed to the pepper spray were offered and refused any medical treatment.
News Release:
On Wednesday August 7, 2024 at approximately 7:40 pm Merrimack Police Officers responded to a residential housing complex for the report of a domestic incident. Upon arrival, Officers spoke with the victim and learned that they had been involved in a verbal argument with Joshua Pasek at the residence and that during the argument, Pasek had been in possession of a firearm. Pasek took the victim’s phone and threatened to harm them and another household member while physically preventing them from being able to leave/flee the residence. They were able to flee the residence and Joshua began chasing them before turning back towards the residence. Due to the fact that Joshua had been armed with a firearm and it was unknown if he had barricaded himself within the residence, the Southern New Hampshire Special Operations Unit was requested. The residence was searched and it was determined that Pasek had fled the scene during their initial response. Negotiators made contact with Pasek via phone and attempted to convince him to surrender peacefully. Pasek refused to comply and remained on the lam for the next day and a half.
On August 9, 2024, Pasek turned himself in at the Merrimack Police Department where he was formally charged and processed accordingly. Joshua was held on Preventative Detention and is scheduled to be arraigned in the 9th Circuit District Court of Merrimack on Monday August 12, 2024 at 8:15 am where he will answer to the charges of Criminal Threatening, Simple Assault, False imprisonment, Obstructing the Report of a Crime and
Reckless Conduct with Dangerous Weapon
Are you looking to help your community while ensuring children get safely to school? We are looking for crossing guards. We have two shifts available 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. You can do one or the other or both! Please go to the town website to apply.
On August 7, 2024 at approximately 7:40 p.m. Merrimack Police responded to a residence on Adams Ave for a domestic disturbance involving a firearm. Upon arrival officers were able to determine that the victims in the house were safe. Police established a perimeter and the Southern New Hampshire Special Operations Unit was requested to respond to the scene. The house and area around it was later rendered safe. The suspect was not located. There is no known threat to the general public. The investigation is ongoing and criminal charges may be forthcoming. No further information at this time.
Come join us tomorrow night, August 6th, from 5-7pm for National Night Out!
Today’s Heroes Cup is postponed until 4 pm due to poor field conditions. We hope you can still join us and support an amazing cause.
****Update… Due to field conditions, today’s Heroes Cup is postponed to 4 pm. We hope to see you there!!*****
Special Olympics of New Hampshire is hosting the Heroes Cup! Come watch Team Police and Team Fire battle it out again at the Delta Dental Stadium, this Saturday!
Go Team Police!
A positive outcome! Watch the story of the lost goats from our friends at Merrimack TV 👀
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT:
Please join us on Tuesday, August 6th from 5pm - 7pm at Abbie Griffin Park for National Night Out!
***Update, the owners of the goats were located***
Do we belong to you? We received a call for some lost goats and we’d like to help them find their way back home. They’re presently located at 37 Springfield Circle. If you have any information, please call dispatch at 603-424-3774 and press 0.
Today’s 911 outage required us to add some additional staff to help out in Dispatch. Mack was more than willing to step up and help out!
Please join us in welcoming our newest officer. Yesterday, Chief Levesque swore in Garret O’Brien. Officer O’Brien will be attending the 198th New Hampshire Police Academy beginning July 29.
NOW HIRING!
Merrimack Police is hiring certified officers! The Merrimack Police Department offers many specialized units such as the Special Operations Unit (Regional SWAT), K9, Drone Unit, Special Investigation Unit, Honor Guard and more. Follow the link below for more information!
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/merrimacknh/jobs/4057308/police-officer-full-time-certified?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
The Merrimack Police Department is seeking to identify the individuals posted below. Over the past month there have been several instances of theft and criminal mischief occurring at Camp Sargent and Thornton’s Ferry School, resulting in thousands of dollars in damage. If you are able to identify any of these individuals, please do so directly to the Merrimack Police Department by either calling 603-424-3774, Merrimack Crimeline at 603-424-2424, or by direct message to the Merrimack Police Department on Facebook. Please do not offer names via public comment. Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Happy 4th of July from everyone at Merrimack PD. Due to many events around town today we would like to remind everyone to please drive carefully especially in the parade and firework areas. Officers will be out to assist with the flow of traffic, but traffic and delays should be expected between the hours of 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM, as well as at the conclusion of the fireworks.
On the topic of fireworks, please see the Merrimack town ordinance below on the discharge of fireworks on private property:
§ 130-7 Discharge of fireworks.
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The discharge of fireworks shall be performed only on property owned by the person or a person who has legal rights to the property or shall have written permission from the legal property owner to discharge fireworks on said property in their possession.
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Fireworks shall not be discharged between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of each day. The Fire Chief may issue a Fireworks Discharge Permit between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. if they, at their sole discretion, deem the request reasonable.
Thanks and have a safe and happy 4th of July
In order to facilitate parade traffic, there will be no parking on Front Street from 10 AM to 3 PM today. Thanks for your cooperation.
Reminder that the Town of Merrimack 4th of July Parade will take place July 4 at 1:00 PM. Expect delays in the areas of DW Hwy between Baboosic Lake Rd and Front St. Baboosic Lake Rd will also be closed between DW Hwy and O'Gara Dr.
NEWS RELEASE
On June 26, 2024 Merrimack Police arrested Branden Decesare, age 33 of Manchester, NH on an arrest warrant for the Class A Felony charge of Theft by Unauthorized Taking.
On March, 13, 2024 Merrimack Police received a report that someone had stolen more than $2,500 from a parked vehicle. During the investigation the officer learned that someone went into the victim’s vehicle while it was parked and stole $2,500 in cash and a wallet containing credit cards. They learned that Branden Decesare was a former employee of the victim and had recently been terminated from his position. It was later discovered that Branden attempted to use the victim’s credit cards by making online and digital transactions from accounts belonging to his family members and friends.
A warrant was issued for Branden Decesare and on June 26, 2024 he was arrested by Manchester Police. Branden was later transported to Merrimack PD where he was processed on the charge. He was released on personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to be arraigned before the Merrimack 9th Circuit Court on August 15, 2024.
NEWS RELEASE
On June 27, 2024 at 1:54 a.m., Merrimack Police attempted to stop a motor vehicle for speed on Daniel Webster Hwy by William St. When the officer attempted to stop the vehicle, it accelerated at a high rate of speed and turned onto McGaw Bridge Rd. The vehicle then struck the guard rail then plowed through heavy brush and bushes and came to rest in the middle of a residential yard.
The vehicle was heavily damaged and all airbags were deployed. When the officer approached the vehicle, the operator, later identified as Bryan Spellissy, age 37 had exited the vehicle and was on the ground bleeding heavily from his face. While speaking with Spellissy the officer observed signs of possible impairment due to alcohol consumption. Merrimack EMS arrived on scene and transported Spellissy to the hospital for evaluation.
Spellissy was later released from the hospital and transported back to the Merrimack Police Department. He was charged with DWI, Aggravated DWI, Disobeying a Police Officer, Reckless Operation and Criminal Mischief. He was released on Personal Recognizance Bail and is scheduled to appear in the 9th Circuit Merrimack District Court on August 15, 2024 to answer to the charges.
*Update…. Owner has been located*
Does anyone know where I belong? I was found on Joppa Rd near Baboosic Lake Rd.
This cat was found in the area of 36 Joppa Rd. It has been taken to VEC in Manchester. Please call Merrimack PD if you know where it belongs.
NEWS RELEASE
On June 22, 2024 at 1:50 PM, Merrimack Police received a 911 call from a resident on Cabot Rd in Merrimack, indicating that they were being held hostage at gun point by a household member.
Police immediately responded to the scene and were able to quickly get the caller to safety, and they were determined to be unharmed. The suspect then barricaded themselves in the house prompting a response from multiple surrounding law enforcement agencies as well as the Southern NH Special Operations Unit.
Multiple attempts were made to make contact with the suspect, but were unsuccessful. Ultimately, the suspect was located within the residence and was found to be deceased as the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The Merrimack Police Department Criminal Investigations Bureau is currently investigating the matter.
Who loves reading?! Mack wants to challenge your children to read as many books as they can this summer!
1 winner will be rewarded from each group (5th vs 6th and 7th vs 8th grades) that read the most books! The winners will be given some "Mack" swag as well as be picked up in a cruiser from school in September by Officers Groves and Mack to have some ice cream at King Kone!
Feel free to print out the blank reading sheet posted here and read the flyer for more information! Please reach out to Officer Groves if you have any questions at [email protected]
*Merrimack NH students only*
31 Baboosic Lake Road
Merrimack, NH
03054
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REMINDER: School starts next Thursday, August 29th, which means school buses will be out in full force. Unfortunately, there are drivers out there who need to be reminded every year what to do when the bright flashing lights and large STOP sign are activated on buses. Please see the animation below for details and when in doubt, just stop! 🚌
🚨 Mack “Comfort Dog” patches are IN STOCK now! 🚨 Purchasing these patches will keep the Comfort Dog program going as it is run solely on fundraising and donations. Patches are $10 each and we still have some Mack replica plushies available for $20 each! If interested, you can buy these awesome items at the Merrimack Police Department. Please bring cash or check (made out to Merrimack Crimeline). Thank you all for your continued support! Mack loves serving the town of Merrimack and these are the things that help him do that 💙🐾 *merch not available for online purchase or to be shipped*
The MPD Teen Academy is a learning experience, a relationship builder, and a career pathway. Learn more about this partnership between the Police Department and the High School in this episode of "It's Happening in Merrimack". For more local news, live MHS sports coverage, and town meetings download Merrimack TV from your device's app store. 🤩📺
It's the start of a new school year! Remember to stop for the bus. When the rules of the road aren't obeyed, something as simple as a child getting off a school bus, becomes incredibly dangerous. Learn more in this PSA from Merrimack TV and the Merrimack Police Department. 🚌 🛑
There's always something to do with your neighbors in our community. Last week we teamed up with Hayward's Ice Cream to give residents a chance to meet members of our Police Department, Merrimack Fire Rescue, Merrimack Department of Public Works, and our volunteers. Were you there? Let us know in the comments below! Thanks to Merrimack TV for capturing these memories, follow their page! 🍦 🍦 🍦
We recently celebrated National Night Out '21 alongside other community organizations. Recap the evening in this quick video that Merrimack TV produced and thank you for an excellent night out!
We need your help! Someone thought it was okay to rummage through a motor vehicle and steal from the rightful owner. We are very thankful they had a great camera to catch the act in progress! This occurred in the area of Turkey Hill and Amherst Road. If you recognize this person, please call the department at 603-424-3774 or you can call Merrimack Crimeline anonymously at 603-424-2424. We have recently seen an increase in thefts from motor vehicles and would like to remind everyone to lock their doors every night.
Merrimack Department of Public Works
Baboosic Lake Road
