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NH - Indictments for Guns

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Bad people and stupid people with guns in New Hampshire. Some - could be self-defense? And that’s only June in Hillsborough County!


Christopher Lacerte, 19, of 72 Longwood Ave., was indicted for attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault and two counts of reckless conduct. On Feb. 7, 2022, in Goffstown, Lacerte allegedly shot Kaden Hawley, 23, who suffered rib and spinal injuries. The shooting took place outside Hawley’s home on Tibbetts Hill Road. Lacerte went to the address to talk to his former girlfriend, according to court documents. He was seated in his car when there was a confrontation with Hawley who allegedly punched him in the face, giving him a black eye. Lacerte is accused of shooting Hawley twice. He suffered rib and spinal injuries.

Joan D. Lamesa, 62, of North Stark Highway in Weare, was indicted on charges of reckless conduct, domestic violence with a deadly weapon, and second-degree assault. On Nov. 18, 2021, Lamesa is accused placing “W.T.,” a four-year-old family member, in danger of serious bodily injury when she left a firearm in her purse and the child shot himself with it. The second-degree assault charge accuses her of recklessly causing injury to the child when he shot himself.

Adam Montgomery, 32, detained in the Valley Street jail, was indicted on eight counts related to incidents that occurred between Sept. 29, 2019, and Oct. 22, 2019, while his daughter Harmony was living with him and his wire, Kayla. He is charged with two counts of being an armed career criminal, for possessing a rifle and shotgun, while having previously been convicted of first-degree assault on Jan. 26, 2009, and criminal threatening on April 4, 2008, in Superior Court; armed robbery on Dec. 10, 2009, in Middlesex (Mass.) Superior Court; and assault & battery on March 11, 2014, in Middlesex Superior Court. The Manchester grand jury also indicted him on two counts of being a felon in possession of a rifle and shotgun; two counts of theft by unauthorized taking for allegedly stealing a rifle and shotgun from C.F.’s residence, and two counts of receiving stolen property, the rifle and shotgun belonging to C.F.

Jeffrey Reyes, 20, of Spruce Street, Manchester, was indicted for robbery with a firearm, attempted first-degree assault and falsifying physical evidence. Johaly Maria 21 of Andrew Street, was indicted for reckless conduct, robbery, first-degree assault and possession of marijuana with the intent to sell it. Their charges are related to a Feb. 1, 2022, armed robbery of a 17-year-old who had his gun taken from him. According to the indictments, Reyes, acting in concert with others, including two 16-year-olds, put a gun to the back of the head of “J.V.”, who was 17, while stealing his Ruger LC380 handgun. Reyes obtained a firearm from Maria and “they shot at ‘J.V.’ as he fled from them in a motor vehicle, striking “J.V.’s” clothing and vehicle with bullets,” according to the indictments. Reyes is also accused of removing a duffel bag, believed to contain firearms, from behind 122 Market St.

Angel Rivera Calderon, 23, of Maple Street, 12 counts of reckless conduct and one count of falsifying physical evidence. On March 27, 2022, Calderon is accused of firing 12 shots into an occupied building at 178 Cedar St. He then allegedly tossed the gun out a car window as he fled the scene.

Mohammad Mostafa, 21, of Sterling Avenue, robbery and reckless conduct. On Oct. 17, 2021, Mostafa is accused of pointing a gun at “R.V.” and saying, “Give me everything you got.”

Marcos Nieves, 46, of Ash Street, three counts of reckless conduct, and one count each of cruelty to animals, being an armed career criminal and felon in possession of a dangerous weapon. On March 21, 2022, at 127 Orange St., Apt. 6, Nieves is accused of firing a handgun placing three individuals inside the apartment in danger of serious bodily injury. During the incident, described by police as a home invasion, Nieves allegedly tortured an American Staffordshire Terrier (pitbull) by shooting him multiple times and killing the dog.

Rafael Pamphile, 35, of Maple Street, possession of cocaine with intent to sell, felonious use of a firearm, armed career criminal, and felon in possession of a dangerous weapon. On March 21, 2022, Pamphile is accused of possessing cocaine while armed with a Heritage MFG .22 revolver pistol.

Rafael Castellanos, 52, of Dow Street, criminal threatening with a firearm. On April 10, 2022, Castellanos is accused of pointing a firearm at “M.J.”

Abraham Castillo, 30, of Wilson Street, robbery with a weapon, felonious use of a firearm and being a felon in possession of a dangerous weapon. On March 26, 2022, at Granite and Canal streets, Castillo is accused of pointing a handgun at “M.D.,” when he took her car keys and drove away.

Jaiden Cordero, 19, of Notre Dame Avenue, reckless conduct, deadly weapon. On Feb. 1, 2022, Cordero is accused of firing a gun, hitting a vehicle, and firing it toward multiple occupied apartment buildings.

Tyrek Darwish, 22, of Chestnut Street, reckless conduct, deadly weapon. On Dec. 30, 2021, Darwish is accused of firing a gun inside his apartment and near “G.D.”

Christopher Nelson Farrell, homeless, Boston, criminal threatening, witness tampering. On Dec. 21, 2021, in Manchester, Farrell is accused of pulling out a gun, pointing it at “J.N.’s” stomach – while she was three months pregnant with his child – and telling her she needed to do what he told her from now on. The woman posted on Instagram that same day that she was getting a restraining order against him. According to the indictment, Farrell then posted a string of threatening messages on her Instagram including: “Restraining Order be clutch as f***;” “If only paper could block these bullets rat ass hoe;” “Protect u n y a kids bitch;” and “Now u not even gone make it to due date.”

Branden French, 19, of Greenfield Road, Peterborough, reckless conduct, deadly weapon, and criminal threatening. On April 12 in Peterborough, French is accused of firing a gun into the air and pointing it in the direction of “T.R.” and saying, “I’m gonna kill you.”

Albert Joseph Hutcherson, 25, of Bodwell Road, reckless conduct, deadly weapon. On Dec. 30, 2021, Hutcherson is accused of firing a gun in his apartment, sending the bullet across the hall and into another apartment.

Andrew Jeffrey, 37, of 19 Ventura Drive, Raymond, criminal threatening, deadly weapon. On March 26, 2022, he is accused of threatening “J.M.” with a handgun.

Colby Kinsman, 20, of C Street, criminal threatening with a deadly weapon. On April 27, 2022, Kinsman is accused of pointing a firearm at “S.T.” putting her in fear of imminent bodily injury.

Gage Velasquez, 26, of Hampstead Road, Derry, two counts of felonious use of a firearm and possession of cocaine. On March 23, 2022, in Manchester, Velasquez is accused of being armed with a 9mm handgun and a German Sport Guns Kalshnikov .22 caliber semi-automatic rifle.
 
Sounds like a Tuesday in inner city shit holes
NH wasn’t jailing many from off the street during COVID - some MHT cops I worked with said they often confiscated contraband and let scumbags go, as they would just be sprung without booking. Maybe it’s gotten "normal’ again, but such habits, once formed, die slowly. Indictments are a ways down the chain of justice - reporting, apprehending, arresting, charging, indicting…so subject to a lot of variables.

While overall US criminal victimization appeared to drop ~22% 2019 to 2020, unreported criminal victimization edged up (although that might be a methodological problem due to changes during COVID).


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Not a single gun charge this month…mostly edged weapons. What’s up with that?

Aaron Allen, 54, of Pine Street in Manchester on criminal threatening, falsifying physical evidence, and two first-degree assault charges, all felonies. He was accused of threatening someone by holding a machete to their throat and striking them with a blunt object on July 8 in Manchester…

Russell G. Alvarez, 69, of Chestnut Street in Manchester on a felony first-degree assault charge. He was accused of grabbing another person by the face and attempting to stab them on April 24 in Manchester…

Stephanie Beard, 35, on two second-degree murder charges and a theft by unauthorized taking charge. She was accused of killing John Glennon by stabbing him on May 13 in Manchester and stealing his 2016 Subaru Impreza

Tyler Brooks, 26, of Main Street in Bristol on a first-degree assault charge on July 6. He was accused of stabbing a metal scraper into the chest of another person on July 6 in Antrim
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That’s just the state charges. Talked to a Federal Probation Officer who now works in Manchester - full time.

Most common charge is a young woman with clean record who gets hooked on drugs. Dealer then gives her money and drugs in return for making straw purchases.
 
Uh, yesterday, some shitbag shot a truck driver to death at the entrance of the Mall of NH in Manchester. Had a Swedish first name if I recall.
 
That’s just the state charges. Talked to a Federal Probation Officer who now works in Manchester - full time.

Most common charge is a young woman with clean record who gets hooked on drugs. Dealer then gives her money and drugs in return for making straw purchases.
Nice puppy!
 
That’s just the state charges. Talked to a Federal Probation Officer who now works in Manchester - full time.

Most common charge is a young woman with clean record who gets hooked on drugs. Dealer then gives her money and drugs in return for making straw purchases.
During my 23 year tenure with the DOJ, "Felon in Possession" and "False statement in acquisition of a firearm" were two of the most common convictions.

Some were legit; some were technically factual but bogus when it came to actual justice.

As long as the charging agency and the AUSA got a conviction, they didn't care.
 
During my 23 year tenure with the DOJ, "Felon in Possession" and "False statement in acquisition of a firearm" were two of the most common convictions.

Some were legit; some were technically factual but bogus when it came to actual justice.

As long as the charging agency and the AUSA got a conviction, they didn't care.
Some questions:

Do you mean one of those two were the charges out of others that stuck for conviction, or those were the only charges? What was the DOJ motive - getting what were thought to be bad people "off the streets" or just making conviction statistics? Were those convicted on just these charges "off the streets" or usually just given probation/fines?

Was there Fed charges and/or State? I recall NH’s AG Ayotte was considered a "tough on crime" AG, so I’m wondering if such AGs just drive the conviction statistics.

Interesting stats here that might answer these questions https://www.ussc.gov/sites/default/...ions/quick-facts/Felon_In_Possession_FY20.pdf https://www.ussc.gov/sites/default/...ions/quick-facts/Felon_In_Possession_FY21.pdf

Wow - >10% of cases were FIP in 2020 &2021. Fewer in CHCs I & II, suggesting these were less Newbie felons and more nasty guys.

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[EDIT] Just found this and am working my way through https://www.ussc.gov/sites/default/...earch-publications/2022/20220714_Firearms.pdf
 
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