Portsmouth Police gift drive wraps up just in time for Christmas
PORTSMOUTH — Officer Scott Sullivan was checking his list twice while volunteers quickly wrapped and tagged gifts inside the Portsmouth High School cafeteria Thursday afternoon. It was the final task...
View ArticleWoman allegedly assaults former boyfriend in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some highlights from the Portsmouth Police reports from over the past week. Friday, Dec. 25 At 11:44 a.m., police investigated a report that an all-terrain vehicle or other...
View ArticlePortsmouth police arrest man after he allegedly posted ‘hit list’
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some highlights from the Portsmouth Police reports from over the past week. Thursday, Dec. 31 Robert D. Chavous, 50, of 140 Corys Lane, was charged with domestic assault and...
View ArticleEditorial: Pets deserve much better
A recent item in the Portsmouth police logs begs the question: Why own a pet that you basically ignore? On Dec. 15, Animal Control Officer Ariel E. Fisher investigated a complaint that a dog on Redwood...
View ArticleLetter: Dog deserves chance for a better life
To the editor: A saying that is widely known among animal lovers is, “In a perfect world, every home deserves a dog and every dog deserves a home.” We all know that this not a perfect world. It is...
View ArticleDeer waits for police to arrive after hitting car in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some highlights from the Portsmouth police report from over the past week. Tuesday, Jan. 5 Rhonnie J. Rodriguez Ubiera, 24, of 18 Ranger Road, Apt. 18, Newport, was charged at...
View ArticleApplications sought for Portsmouth Citizens Police Academy
PORTSMOUTH — Ever wanted to experience for yourself what day-to-day law enforcement work is like? You’ll have your chance when the Portsmouth Police Department conducts another Citizens Police Academy...
View ArticlePortsmouth woman charged with fraudulent use of credit card
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some highlights from the Portsmouth Police reports from over the past week. Wednesday, Jan. 13 Peter J. Kelly, 45, of 25 Chapel St., Apt. A, Newport, was charged with driving...
View ArticlePortsmouth man slapped with DWI after accident in snowstorm
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some highlights from the Portsmouth Police reports from over the past week. Tuesday, Jan. 19 Nicole B. Bessette, 34, of 383 Middle Road, was charged with domestic assault (second...
View ArticleTwo teenage girls arrested following Portsmouth house party
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some highlights from the Portsmouth police reports from over the past week. Friday, Jan. 29 Eric J. Moreira, 37, of 1278 West Main Road, was arrested shortly after 2 p.m. for...
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