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Gov. Sununu Says Marsy’s Law Could Go On November Ballot

CONCORD,NH – Governor Chris Sununu, House and Senate lawmakers, law enforcement leaders and crime victims gathered to show support for legislation to help crime victims.

This afternoon the Governor announced that the constitutional amendment known as Marsy’s Law could go on the November ballot.

The amendment would require prosecutors to inform victims of proceedings involving the accused and the right for them to be heard in hearings involving the release, sentencing and parole.

Attorney General Gordon MacDonald, Senate Minority Leader Jeff Woodburn, and victims of crime and their families joined Governor Sununu as he announced his support for Marsy’s Law.

The Governor said “When victims of crime find the strength to come forward and engage in the criminal justice process we must ensure that they have basic rights and protections in place. Victims of crime deserve equal constitutional rights – the same rights as defendants. No more, no less. Let’s get this done.”

Amanda Grady Sexton, Director of Public Affairs for New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence and State Director for Marsy’s Law for All said “There is a critical imbalance that exists within the criminal justice system in New Hampshire. We are proud to be a part of a broad coalition working to clarify and enhance the rights of victims of crime.”

The law is in honor of Marsalee “Marsy” Nicholas, a California student who was killed in 1983 by a former boyfriend. The national effort is led by her brother, Dr. Henry Nicholas. A week after she was killed, Henry Nicholas and his mother crossed paths with the suspect in a grocery store. They were never informed that he was released on bail.

 

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Governor Sununu To Hold News Conference On Marsy’s Law for New Hampshire

CONCORD,NH (AP) – Gov. Chris Sununu, lawmakers, police and crime victims are holding a news conference at noon about strengthening and updating New Hampshire’s rights for crime victims.

The Tuesday news conference will discuss Marsy’s Law for New Hampshire, a constitutional amendment establishing rights for crime victims.

It’s in honor of Marsalee “Marsy” Nicholas, a California student who was killed in 1983 by a former boyfriend. The national effort is led by her brother, Henry Nicholas. A week after she was killed, Henry Nicholas and his mother crossed paths with the suspect in a grocery store. They were never informed that he was released on bail.

The law would amend the state constitution to require prosecutors to inform victims or their families of developments and accord them the right to be heard in proceedings.

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Rochester Police Looking For Public’s Help In Locating Robbery Suspect

Rochester Police are looking to locate the man suspected of robbing Holy Rosary Credit Union in Rochester Saturday. ~ Photo Courtesy of Rochester Police

 

ROCHESTER, NH –  Police are continuing to ask the public for help in identifying a suspect bank robber.

According to Rochester Police at about 10:34 a.m. Saturday (January, 13) Rochester Police responded to the Holy Rosary Credit Union at 133 Brock St., for a reported robbery.

Police allege that a lone white male handed the teller a note, never showing a weapon, and then left with an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect then fled down Nicole Street, Police said.

 

Rochester Police say the suspect handed the teller a note, but never showed a weapon ~ Photo Courtesy of Rochester Police

 

The suspect is described as 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 11 inches, thin build, with brown hair and blue eyes, in his 20s or 30s. He was wearing a maroon jacket and red sweatpants.

Rochester Police are asking anyone who may have information to call the police department 330-7128 or for anonymous tips that lead to an arrest you could receive up to $1,000 cash through Rochester Crimeline by calling 335-6500.

People can also text the Rochester Crimeline at Crimes (274637) in the body write TEXT4CASH followed by the tip.

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Tamworth Man Missing in Guatemala

 

TAMWORTH, NH – A Tamworth man has gone missing in Guatemala. According to a go fund me page 27-year-old Justin Booska went missing January 6th while he was on vacation with a friends family.

He was last seen swimming in the Laguna De Ayarza heading toward the Laguna De Ayarza Hotel y Restaurante.

Multiple teams have been searching since Saturday including The Volunteer Fire Brigade of Guatemala, Local Police, a helicopter, the town Mayor-with a drone, Guatemalan Navy divers, and the Guatemalan Red Cross.

The family has also received support from the Office of Carol Shea-Porter particularly the Team led by Elise Britton, the US Embassy in Guatemala – Johnathan Roy, and both the Catholic and LDS Churches.

The family created a go fund me page to raise money to support the continued search efforts as well as to help reimburse those who have already given so selflessly in the community. The page has raised over 18 thousand dollars in just one day.

Those looking to help can donate to their go fund me page by clicking here.

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Cranberries Dolores O’Riordan Dead At Age 46

LONDON, ENGLAND – The lead singer of the Cranberries Dolores O’Riordan passed away today in London at age 46. According to the Rolling Stone the band’s publicist released a statement confirming  O’Riordan’s death.

The Statement said “Irish and international singer Dolores O’Riordan has died suddenly in London today. She was 46 years old. The lead singer with the Irish band The Cranberries was in London for a short recording session. No further details are available at this time. Family members are devastated to hear the breaking news and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”

No cause of death has been revealed.

According to BBC News O’Riordan was reported to have unspecified back problems, which caused the cancellation of the second part of the Cranberries most recent European tour, although in late 2017 O’Riordan claimed to have been recovering and performed at a private event.

WMWV sister station Magic 104 Morning Show host Gino Devaney had a chance to interview O’Riordan last year about their latest album. You can listen to the interview below.

O’Riordan was the lead singer of The Cranberries for 13 years before the band took a break starting in 2003, reuniting in 2009.

According to wikipedia Dolores Mary Eileen O’Riordan was born and brought up in Limerick, Ireland. She is survived by her three children, who she had with her ex husband and former Duran Duran tour manager Don Burton.

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Multiple Snowmobile Accidents In The North Country Over The Weekend

BERLIN, NH – Multiple Snowmobile Accidents in the North Country kept New Hampshire Fish and Game busy this weekend.

49-year-old James Santo, of Salem NH, was injured on corridor 19 in Berlin Saturday at 1:15pm, when he rolled his snowmobile on to himself while trying to negotiate a left hand turn. A fellow snowmobiler was able to call for help, put Santo on the back of his vehicle, and take him to Route 110 to meet emergency crews. Santo was transported to Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin for treatment of his injuries.

Fish and Game is still investigating this crash, but trail conditions are less than ideal with slush, water, and washouts, which appears to have been a factor in this crash.

A few hours later at 3:20 pm Conservation Officers were called to another snowmobile rollover on Aker’s Pond in Errol. Officials said surface conditions created by the heavy rainfall caused 47-year-old Todd Kane of Pembroke, NH to be thrown from his machine into slush and standing water. He was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Kane was transported to Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, where he was treated for what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries.

Then on Sunday at around 1:47 pm emergency crews were called to a snowmobile crash on Back Lake in Pittsburg. Authorities said that 33-year-old Kaylee Vance of Milford suffered non-life-threatening injuries after her snowmobile lost traction on the ice causing it to skid and roll over, throwing her from the vehicle.

Vance was stabilized at the scene and due the cold temperatures she was taken into Tall Timber Lodge for further evaluation. Vance was subsequently transported by ambulance to Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook for treatment of her injuries.

All injured riders were wearing helmets and authorities say alcohol was not a factor in any of the crashes.