1947 to Clarence & Leona Audette in Pittsfield
He was a Radio Forward Air Control achieving the rank of Corporal
David received many medals for his service
David received a BS from University of Lowell in 1979 and a master’s in reliability engineering from Rivier College in 1982
David had his pilot license and enjoyed traveling with Rosemary
They loved to go to Disney World and were Disney Club Members and Annual Passholders
They also enjoyed summers at their home in Provincetown
David was a Charter Member of the Military Order Purple Heart of New Hampshire
Retired Reliability Engineering Group and the Flying Yankee Flying Club
parents and brother-in-law Arthur Falcon and his Aunt Julia and Uncle James Brown of Pittsfield
His Best Friends Perley and Diane Mellor and their family
Donations can be made in his name to the State of NH DAV or DAVA Chapter 7
A Memorial Service and Burial of both Rosemary and David at the Boscawen State Veterans Cemetery will be announced when arrangements are complete
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she was the only child of the late William and Dora L
She was also pre-deceased by her companion Maurice H
Louis de Gonzague grammar School and graduated from St
In 1972 she moved to the Crown Hill section of Nashua and attended Infant Jesus Church
Claire was employed for 21 years as a soft-side luggage stitcher at Horton & Hubbard Manufacturing
In her retirement years she cared for and assisted other seniors with errands and transportation to appointments as well as other activities
Claire is survived by her caregiver and cousin Laurette Wardwell and her husband Ted of Hollis
as well as several other living cousins and many good friends
Family and friends are invited to Claire’s Funeral Mass on FRIDAY
Arrangements entrusted to the care of ROCHETTE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ANCTIL-ROCHETTE.com
passed away on April 30 following a brief battle with cancer
the youngest of four children to Michael and Evangeline Mandravelis
He remained close to his siblings throughout his life
Nick graduated from Nashua High School in 1959 and the University of New Hampshire in 1965
Nick worked as a sales representative for Procter & Gamble
a job he held until his retirement in 1996
He relished sharing his never-diminishing supply of P&G products
Nick spent his retirement taking care of his house
and basking in the sun at his cottage at North Beach in Hampton
A standout basketball player at both Nashua High and UNH
Nick and his patented hook shot set several scoring records at both institutions
He was inducted into the Nashua High Hall of Fame in 1993 and the UNH Hall of Fame in 1999
Nick joined the NH State Board of Basketball Officials and refereed high school games across the state until 2004
Nick began to officiate high school volleyball
Nick was a fixture at the YMCA of Greater Nashua until just before his passing
He married Susan (Aksilowicz) Mandravelis in 1971
they shared a happy marriage filled with travel
and a constant stream of DIY home projects
much to the joy (or chagrin) of those around him
He is remembered as an uncomplicated people-person
a loyal and dependable friend always willing to lend a hand
whom he championed and lifted up in ways that escape easy description
He was predeceased by his parents and sisters
Susan Diamontopoulos and Aglaea (Litsa) Delage
and unwavering spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him
Relatives and friends are invited to Nick’s visitation on WEDNESDAY
May 7th from 4-7 PM at ROCHETTE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES
Philip’s Greek Orthodox Church at 10 AM on THURSDAY
the family requests donations be made to the Humane Society of Greater Nashua or St
The views expressed here are the author's own
Nashua Choral Society presents ' Viva La France'
a choral concert celebrating French composers and featuring the Durufle Requiem
FILE - A man walks to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles office in Lawrence
Nashua South's Nathaniel Motherway (in white) and Merrimack's Peyton Connelly collide in front of the Panther net during Friday's Division I game at Stellos Stadium
Seven arrests have been made after a drug bust at a home in Nashua
Law enforcement executed a search warrant at the address on Lock Street and found various quantities of drugs like crack cocaine
Some of these suspects ended up being released pending their arraignment
More arrests are likely and anyone with information on illegal drug activity is asked to come forward
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Jhanelle Thomas focuses during the 300 hurdles at the Nashua North Invitational last month
TEMPLE BETH ABRAHAM'S HUGE MULTI-FAMILY RUMMAGE SALE
Over 100 Families contributing merchandise!
**A portion of the proceeds from this sale will be given to two local community non-profits.**
Nashua (near downtown Nashua): North on Main St to Concord St
Friday, 9:00 amBedford, NH
The Nashua International Sculpture Symposium is an annual community event designed to elevate the awareness and appreciation of public art in Nashua
the Symposium allows Nashua residents and visitors the dynamic opportunity to engage directly with guest sculptors from around the world and experience ‘art in the making’
Nashua has the distinction of being the only city in the U.S
which hosts an annual international sculpture symposium
three-week public event celebrates cultural exchange and diversity through creation and sharing
Curiosity and understanding are nurtured via the day-to-day interactions with our visiting artists
guest artists from around the world have created 52 different sculptures which are permanently installed throughout the city
stone or metal outdoor sculptures stand in a variety of public spaces including downtown Nashua
enhancing the quality of life for New Hampshire citizens daily
and actively contribute to Nashua’s identity as a vibrant arts community
Exploring this year’s theme “In The Making”
After working for three weeks in the public eye
these artists will gift their sculptures to the city of Nashua to become part of its permanent collection
These new pieces will be celebrated at the Closing event on May 31
the Symposium is intentionally highlighting community connections with children and youth
seeking partnership with interested schools and organizations
There are many opportunities for individuals and families to get involved in a meaningful way and to become part of this legacy of sculpture in Nashua
Visit the Picker Artists Studios and attend both the Opening Celebration on May 8 at 5:30 PM and the Closing Celebration on May 31 at 1:00 PM
visit the sculptors as they work from May 12 to May 28
or volunteer for a more personalized experience
the Nashua International Sculpture Symposium also seeks like-minded sponsors and donors who want to invest in the cultural
and economic value to our community enlivened through public art
View all of Nashua’s permanent sculpture installation locations online
Tours of the sculptures are provided upon request
For more information: NashuaSculptureSymposium.org
the son of Ovila Gendron and Earlene (Greenwood) Gendron
Philip was raised and educated in Plymouth
having graduated from Plymouth High School
Gendron had formerly owned and operated PDJ Movers
Phil was a member of the Milford Rotary Club for many years
He was a US Airforce veteran having served from 1957 to 1961
David Gendron and his fiancé Valerie Kidder of Nashua
NH and Jayson and Sarah Gendron of Concord
May 8th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday
79 of Bridgton Maine passed away peacefully on Wed
January 29th 2025 surrounded by her loving family
Bev was the daughter of E.Warren and Alice (Cummings) Nolet
Bev graduated from Lowell High School and was employed by AT&T as a switchboard operator
She married in October 1964 to her beloved husband William Haritas and they recently celebrated their 60th anniversary
she worked as a waitress at Eleanor’s restaurant in Hudson NH
She fulfilled her dream by owning and operating Dockside Restaurant in Alton Bay
Throughout her life she also loved to crochet
Bev and Bill traveled in their motorhome and settled in FL
Bev loved going to car shows and car cruisers
After many years Bev and Bill returned to New England
Christina Kalil and her husband Charles of Bartlett
Sherri Burleigh and her husband Jeffrey of Alton
She also leaves her grandsons Calvin Kalil and Colton Kalil both of Bartlett
Also her brother Michael Nolet and his wife June of Hudson
She will be missed most by family and friends for her wonderful laugh
In loving memory of Beverly Alice (Nolet) Haritas
Please join us to share your memories and stories about Bev
Saturday May 17 2025 between 12:00 – 5:00 PM
Ovens and together have made their home in Milford for many years
He worked for over 50 years at Hitchiners in Milford
baking and most importantly being with his family
Darcey and her husband Daniel Parr of Wilton
Justin and his wife Nicole Ovens of Henniker
Tracy and her husband Mark Murdough of Hillsboro
one great grandchild and many nieces and nephews
SERVICES: A graveside service will be held on May 29
All are invited to meet directly at the cemetery
a Celebration of life will be held at the Brookline Event Center
Please RSVP by May 23rd to Darcey by email crazy_libra76@yahoo.com or by phone 603 554 6534 and let the family know what favorite dish you want to share
Arrangements are in the care of the Smith & Heald Funeral Home
passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on April 28th
Marion was the daughter of Edward and Winifred Smith
where she grew up with her six brothers and sisters
Marion’s determination and independent spirit led her to Boston
where she worked as a professional hairdresser
Marion fostered a rich community of lifelong friendships
keen sense of style and sharp eye for fashion
Marion shared a lifelong bond with dear friend Claire Desmarais and family
and a cherished 65-year friendship with the late June Repucci
she forged a deep friendship with Christine Camillieri and family
she became fast friends with Chris Hallock
a reflection of her creativity and passion for aesthetics
Her infectious smile and dazzling crystal blue eyes left lasting impressions on all who met her
César Aguilar; her brothers Michael Smith and Gregory Smith; her sisters Anne (Smith) Goulet and Roberta (Smith) Ingraham; and her dear friend June Repucci
NH; as well as her treasured grandchildren
Naomi (Aguilar) O’Flaherty and husband Bret O’Flaherty
She also leaves behind her beloved siblings Allan and wife Janice Smith
Phillip and wife Jane Smith; sister-in-law Gail Smith; and brothers-in-law Raymond Goulet and Clint Ingraham; as well as 14 nieces and nephews
Marion was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by all who knew her
Maine with big dreams and a sparkle in her eye
May 3rd at 11am at the Immaculate Conception Church
Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Marion’s memory
2025 at 9:20 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Robert Bates
a felon with a 20-plus-year criminal history
NH — A Gate City man was arraigned on drug sale charges on Tuesday and held on preventive detention
Robert M. Bates, 39, of no fixed address in Nashua, was arrested on Monday and charged with acts prohibited: sale of a controlled drug-fentanyl-subsequent offense
The charge was based on an accusation by detectives in Nashua that he was “distributing various drugs” in the city
the public information officer and communications division supervisor for the Nashua Police Department
Detectives continued to work the case and also issued a search warrant for his residence
including two counts of sale of a controlled drug-subsequent offense
four counts of possession of a controlled drug with intent to distribute-subsequent offense
an entry of not guilty was entered on Bates’ behalf and his counsel waived arraignment
A probable cause hearing is booked for April 21
Editor's note: This post was derived from information supplied by the Nashua Police Department and does not indicate a conviction. This link explains the removal request process for New Hampshire Patch police reports
Bates criminal history dates back more than two decades
Bates was accused of two conspiracy charges in Hudson in June 2004 and two conspiracy charges in Nashua in November 2004
but he pleaded guilty to the Hudson charges in September 2005
Bates was accused of two counts of burglary
and three falsifying physical evidence counts in Nashua
The evidence and attempted charges were dropped
while he pleaded guilty to the burglary charge
More burglary charges were issued in February 2006
Bates was accused of felony theft by deception in Nashua
But the charge was nolle prossed about a month later
he was accused of controlled drug act and breach of bail conditions
he pleaded guilty and was given a six-to-12-month sentence and a $350 fine
he was accused of violating probation or parole
Bates was arrested on a felony theft charge in April 2014
he pleaded guilty to the charge and was given a 12-month sentence with 136 days of time served credit
he was accused of three counts of acts prohibited
He pleaded guilty to a single count and received another suspended sentence
Bates was found to be in violation of probation or parole and was given a 12-month sentence with 212 days of time served credit
The Nashua Police Department requests anyone with more information about this incident to contact the Crime Line at 603-589-1665
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the daughter of the late George Wright and Jacqueline (Smith) Wright
Elaine graduated from Hollis High School and received her Associates Degree from White Pines College
boating and most importantly being with her family
Elaine was the kind of person who moved through life with quiet grace
She believed that family always came first
making sure her daughters and family were the most important parts of her life
Elaine found yet another opportunity to embrace and nurture the newest member of the family
The profound connection they shared was a testament to Elaine’s enduring legacy of love and devotion to those she held dear
Her influence was also felt by her extended family through her planning
These personal efforts succeeded in establishing a true closeness of family that continues today
Elaine effortlessly created a warm and welcoming environment
Her steadfast compassion and inner strength were hallmarks of her character
enabling her to understand that the essence of life is love itself
This profound sentiment will undoubtedly continue to resonate within the hearts of her family for generations to come
Elaine’s departure has left an irreplaceable void in the lives of those who cherished her
guiding and comforting her loved ones for the rest of their days
Duane Wood; her daughters Kiley Tauro and her husband Troy
VT; her grandchild Cole Tauro; and three nieces and two nephews
Elaine is predeceased by her sister Wendee Wright
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday
at 11:00 am at the First Congregational Church
immediately followed by a Celebration of Her Life in the Carriage House at Church Landing
Flower arrangements can be made with Prescott’s Florist in Laconia
For those who wish to make a memorial donation
one can be made in Elaine’s name to her hospice provider
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com
For more information and to view an online memorial
NASHUA, N.H. (Dec. 10, 2024) – Today, Whole Foods Market opened a new 44,600-square-foot store located at 272 Daniel Webster Highway. The new location’s product assortment includes more than 1,180 items from New England with more than 300 from New Hampshire, each meeting Whole Foods Market’s rigorous Quality Standards
“We’re excited to welcome the Nashua community to this new store,” said Leigh Avery
“With a product selection that highlights more than 1,180 items from New England and more than 300 products from right here in New Hampshire
this new location truly reflects the rich food traditions and innovation of our area
We look forward to providing customers with a unique shopping experience and the exceptional service our team members are proud to deliver.”
Opening morning, customers were treated to complimentary coffee from Fazenda Coffee Roasters and pastries from Iggy’s Bakery. The first 300 shoppers in line were given a limited-edition Nashua tote bag and a Secret Saver coupon
During the opening morning celebration, Merrimack Valley Food Bank received a refrigerated van and food donation from Whole Foods Market as part of the Nourishing Our Neighborhoods program
aims to enhance the ability of local food rescue organizations to transport surplus food to areas facing the greatest need
For more information on the features and product assortment in the new Nashua store, please visit here
Founded in 1980, Austin-based Whole Foods Market is the world’s leading natural and organic foods retailer and the first certified organic national grocer in the United States. Part of Amazon’s Worldwide Grocery Stores, Whole Foods Market serves customers in more than 530 stores across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. To learn more about Whole Foods Market, please visit https://media.wholefoodsmarket.com/
2025 at 11:20 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Chase C
Marable of Hudson was indicted recently on a felony domestic violence charge
accused of threatening an intimate partner with a knife
NH — A Hillsborough County grand jury indicted the following people recently
Patti Amadon Credit: Nashua Police Department
he was convicted on a subsequent possession charge in Rockingham County Superior Court in May 2023
Michaela Sandra Bell, 26, of Lowell Street in Hudson, on arson and criminal mischief charges. She was accused of setting fire to a Ford Escape, owned by another person, in Hudson on Oct. 24, 2024. Read more about this case here: Hudson Woman Accused Of Arson And Criminal Mischief After Vehicle Fire
Jarrad Scott Burdick, 40, of Ash Street in Nashua, on 10 felony possession of child sexual abuse images charges
He was accused of possessing images in Nashua on Sept
Marleen Layne Credit: Nashua Police Department
She was accused of striking another person in the head with a frying pan in Nashua on Dec
Editor's note: This post was derived from information supplied by the Hillsborough County Superior Court South and does not indicate a conviction. This link explains the removal request process for New Hampshire Patch police reports
Gregory Levesque Credit: Nashua Police Department
He was accused of pointing a knife at an intimate partner and saying
I generally want to stop you” and “I don’t do this
You bring this out of me,” or words to that effect
on a felony theft by unauthorized taking charge
He was accused of stealing two laptops from Walmart valued at $1,958 on Sept
on reckless conduct and two criminal threatening charges
She was accused of confronting another person with a box cutter and yelling “If you continue to yell at me
I’m going to slit your throat,” or words to that effect
after being deemed a habitual offender in May 2023 by the NH DMV
Evan M. St. Yves
He was accused of stealing merchandise worth between $1,000 and $1,500 from Best Buy in Nashua on May 31
Danielle Inga Shnider, 55, of West Springfield Street in Roxbury, Massachusetts
She was accused of stealing more than $1,001 worth of clothing from the Ralph Lauren store in Merrimack on June 12
on a felony controlled drug act; acts prohibited-fentanyl charge on Nov
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A 33-year-old man from Nashua who was arrested inside a city courthouse in February appears to be detained at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Laredo
Video surveillance shared by the New Hampshire Judicial Branch, and first reported by WMUR
shows two agents with the Bureau of Alcohol
Marquez Colmenarez into the elevator to the third floor of Nashua Circuit Courthouse shortly before his scheduled 1 p.m
One was wearing a sweatshirt with what appear to be the letters “ATF” on the upper left hand side
and the second was dressed in plain clothes
Marquez Colmenarez was in court because of charges stemming from an earlier DUI arrest
One agent then tapped Marquez Colmenarez on the shoulder before he exited the elevator
An elderly man with a cane was hit during the encounter and fell to the ground
WMUR reports that the person sustained minor injuries but refused medical transport
who was in Nashua as a court liaison officer for his police department that day
filed an incident report where he described assisting the officers in arresting Marquez Colmenarez after hearing a commotion near the elevators and outside an office
Neff wrote that the two unnamed federal agents confirmed they were working with ATF and ICE to arrest people without legal status who “are responding to Nashua Circuit Court for arraignments or other hearings.” The agents then showed him a photograph that matched Marquez Colmenarez
According to the Boston Globe, Marquez Colmenarez told Nashua police officers he was from Venezuela. A man with the same name and country of origin shows up in ICE’s detainee locator
but the Rio Grande Processing Facility did not return a call from NHPR seeking to confirm it was the same person arrested in Nashua
Agents from ATF and other federal agencies are assisting the Department of Homeland Security with immigration enforcement
Other cases of immigrants arrested at courthouses have drawn attention across the country, including one in Boston where a man was detained in the middle of his criminal trial by immigration officials
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Nashua police responded to Shedds Avenue Wednesday for a report of shots fired
Officers arrived on the scene and located a 15-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to his shoulder
Nashua Fire Rescue and AMR ambulance responded and provided medical treatment to the boy and requested a trauma alert at Southern NH Medical Center
where the boy was transported with what were described as non-life-threatening injuries
Police secured the scene on Shedd Avenue and began investigating
Nashua police detectives from the special investigations division investigated and learned Damari Robinson
had located a handgun within the residence that had been left unsecured
The shooting appears to have been the result of an accidental discharge of the gun
Robinson was charged with reckless conduct and second-degree assault
He was held on preventative detention and is scheduled to appear in the 9th Circuit – District Division – Nashua Court on Thursday
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a longtime barber who has run Chuck’s Barber Shop in downtown Nashua for nearly 30 years
who is retiring after more than 30 years cutting hair at Chuck’s Barber Shop in Nashua
drizzly days that even spawned a few rounds of slushy snowflakes just to remind us that Mother Nature — not your wall calendar — is in charge of things
a middle-aged gentleman rose from the barber chair he’d occupied for the last 20 or so minutes and peered into a giant mirror
had an uncharacteristically difficult time smiling back
something she’d been doing so often over the past 30 or so years that it made many customers — and there were many — wonder what Sue Reynolds would look like if she wasn’t smiling
as Reynolds breaks the news to one customer after another that she is retiring at the end of this month
Tears welled in Reynolds’s eyes as she informed the customer of her plans
“I don’t want to but I need to,” she said as the two embraced
because after so many years cutting hair at downtown landmark Chuck’s Barber Shop — first as an apprentice to the late Rino Long and then as the shop’s owner since 2008 — she knows firsthand that barbershops by their very nature are a sort of social incubator
so you’ll always have this barbershop,” she said
referring to her daughters Dina Borges and Michelle Bracetty
They have hired Rachel Britt to fill the third full-time slot
and there are a couple of former Chuck’s barbers around who could help out during busy times
As is the case with the many small businesses that find success and longevity
the numerous barbers who joined Charles “Chuck” Aveni and later
opened his namesake shop in Nashua in 1957
Marine just out of the service,” joined Aveni in 1959
“He was very energetic and helped Chuck build a great business,” Reynolds wrote in a chronology of the business she called “A Short History of a Long Story.”
They moved the shop a few blocks south to 168 Main St
Aveni retired and sold the business to Long and moved to Florida
Long thus became a “one-chair shop” for a brief time
hanging a “back in 15 minutes” sign on his door around noon so he could run next door to the former Jackie’s Diner and grab a quick lunch
Long soon became one of the diner staff’s favorite regulars
and eventually formed a special relationship with a server named Susanne Borges
“We became like father and daughter,” said the server
Their conversations gradually morphed from typical “diner banter” into the finer points of a career in the tonsorial field
Reynolds was sitting in a classroom at barber school
Ten or so years later Long was diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer
but continued working — often through the day without a break
Reynolds remembers Long asking her if she would take over for him one day
Reynolds kept the shop running as normally as possible
She took the next giant step three months later when she bought the business from her mentor’s widow
When the little outdated strip mall that housed Chuck’s
Jackie’s Diner and a couple of other businesses was torn down in 2014
Reynolds and her family launched a search for the shop’s next home
As someone who describes herself as “a very strong believer in God and God’s will,” Reynolds remained confident something would open up
it paid off in the form of a new home — at 115½ Main St.
diagonally across from their former location
But just because she is retiring doesn’t mean Reynolds will disappear as the longtime face of Chuck’s barbershop
She and her husband plan to split their time between Nashua and their getaway in New Hampshire’s North Country
She also plans to finally take the time to address those pesky maladies that have developed over the years
some of which were exacerbated by the inherent nature of a profession in which repetitive motion injuries are part of the job description for so many career barbers
Reynolds had no choice but to find a new space for the shop
and I promised both of them that I would keep the shop going,” she said as her daughters cut
trimmed and chatted with their own customers
Dean Shalhoup is a Nashua native and lifelong resident and a five-decade observer of life in the Gate City. He’s also the president of the Nashua Historical Society. His column appears every other Friday in the Union Leader. Reach him at nashuanews@unionleader.com
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was taken into custody on March 19 on a felony warrant for the alleged distribution of child sexual abuse images
the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children alerted officers about children who were being exploited online
Polombo was identified as a suspect during the investigation
Detectives also seized Polombo’s electronic devices and reportedly found enough incriminating evidence to place him under arrest
He has been charged with three counts of distribution of child sexual abuse images and three counts of possession of child sexual abuse images
Polombo could face up to 105 years in prison
up to 15 years of probation and up to $12,000 in fines
Polombo was held without bail and was scheduled to be arraigned in Nashua District Court on March 20
Interviews with numerous individuals who either witnessed or were involved in a disturbance that led to a stabbing outside the East Hollis Street McDonald’s in Nashua late Tuesday night helped police track down a suspect and take him into custody
and charged him with two counts of first-degree assault with a deadly weapon and one count of falsifying evidence
He was arraigned Wednesday afternoon in Nashua district court
agreed to go to police headquarters and cooperate with the investigation prompted a judge to set his bail at $500 cash
with conditions that order him to remain at home
except to go to work or to legal or medical appointments
and remain at least 300 feet from the alleged victim
a 32-year-old man who was last reported in serious condition at a local hospital
firefighters and ambulance personnel were called to the McDonald’s at 45 E
for reports of a man lying in the parking lot with apparent stab wounds
Two officers performed what police described as life-saving measures until the arrival of first responders
then joined other officers and detectives in rounding up and speaking with people who were present
and most of whom witnessed the altercation that escalated into the stabbing
Different witnesses told officers Vasquez’s brother engaged in a fist fight with the alleged victim
One witness told police he opened the door to his vehicle “and saw Jose interject and begin stabbing” the alleged victim
told police he “racked his firearm in an attempt to stop Jose from stabbing” the victim
Moments later Vasquez and his brother fled the area
at which time witnesses told police Vasquez was in possession of the knife used in the alleged stabbing
Police said Vasquez and his brother later went to their father’s residence
where they told their father what happened
Vasquez’s brother told police his father cleaned the knife using rubbing alcohol and toilet paper then allegedly hid it behind a cabinet in the father’s residence
Detectives executing a search warrant for the residence found the knife
which they said still had trace amounts of “a red substance believed to be blood on the blade,” police wrote
Police later said the parties involved have all been identified
and there is no known danger to the public
Anyone with any additional information is asked to call the department’s anonymous Crime Line at 603-589-1665
nashuanews@unionleader.com