HILLSBORO POLICE TAKING BACK UNWANTED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS OCTOBER 29th, 2011 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
On October 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Hillsboro Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to Hillsboro Police Headquarters at 22 Municipal Drive. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
Last April, Americans turned in 376,593 pounds—188 tons—of prescription drugs at nearly 5,400 sites operated by the DEA and more than 3,000 state and local law enforcement partners.
This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.
Four days after the first Take-Back event in September 2010, Congress passed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow an “ultimate user” of controlled substance medications to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by the Attorney General to accept them. The Act also allows the Attorney General to authorize long term care facilities to dispose of their residents’ controlled substances in certain instances. DEA has begun drafting regulations to implement the Act, a process that can take as long as 24 months. Until new regulations are in place, local law enforcement agencies like Hillsboro PD and the DEA will continue to hold prescription drug take-back events every few months.
4th Annual Youth Bike Race - June 24, 2011
School Resource Officer Rory Bohanan registers Madison Jone's bike at the 4th Annual Youth Bike Race at Grimes Field sponsored by the Office of Youth Services, Hillsboro Police Department and the Hillsboro Community Action Team.
NH Attorney General rules Officer involved shooting Justified - June 8, 2011
New Hampshire Attorney General Michael A. Delaney announces that the Attorney General’s Office has made a determination that the officer-involved shooting in Hillsborough, New Hampshire on May 19, 2011, which resulted in the death of Shelly Naroian, was a legally justified use of deadly force by the police officer who shot and killed her. Full Report Here
OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING - MAY 19, 2011
New Hampshire Attorney General Michael A Delaney, New Hampshire State Police Colonel Robert Quinn, and Hillsborough Police Chief David Roarick, announce that an investigation is ongoing into an officer involved shooting incident which took place at 106 Sleeper Road in Hillsborough, New Hampshire today at approximately 1:15 AM.
The incident began on May 19, 2011 when several police officers from Hillsborough and surrounding towns responded to a call regarding a family dispute at the Naroian residence at 106 Sleeper Road in Hilslborough, New Hampshire. Once at the home, the police officers encountered the three residents, two adult males, and an adult female. A brief confrontation ensued between the officers and the adult female, who was armed with a handgun. During that confrontation, two police officers shot at the armed adult female and she was killed as a result. The woman who was killed has been identified as Shelly D. Naroian (age 47).
None of the responding officers were physically injured during the incident and the other two male residents were also uninjured.
An autopsy is expected to be done today on the deceased to determine the exact cause and mannr of her death.
The investigation is ongoing.
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HILLSBORO PD HOSTS NATIONAL TAKE BACK INITIATIVE SITE
APRIL 30, 2011 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. More than seven million Americans currently abuse prescription drugs, according to the 2009 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Each day, approximately, 2,500 teens use prescription drugs to get high for the first time according to the Partnership for a Drug Free America. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home medicine cabinet.
In an effort to address this problem, DEA, in conjunction with state and local law enforcement agencies throughout the United States, conducted the first ever National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, September 25, 2010. The purpose of this National Take Back Day was to provide a venue for persons who wanted to dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs. This effort was a huge success in removing potentially dangerous prescription drugs, particularly controlled substances, from our nation’s medicine cabinets. There were approximately 3,000 state and local law enforcement agencies throughout the nation that participated in the event. All told, the American Public turned in more than 121 tons of pills on this first National Take Back Day.
Due to the overwhelming success of the first event, DEA has scheduled the second National Prescription Drug Take Back Day which will take place on Saturday, April 30, 2011, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. This is a great opportunity for those who missed the first event or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of them.
OFFICER RETURNS FROM AFGHANISTAN
We are proud to welcome Officer Mark Philibert home from Afghanistan, where he has been deployed for the past 12 months with the 172nd Mountain Infantry, US Army. Officer Philibert has been employed by Hillsboro PD since 2002. He worked as the Hillsboro-Deering School Resource Officer for two years. Officer Philibert will taking over one of the patrol shifts when he returns to duty.
Officer Hodgen and K-9 Fanto Certified Drug Detectors - March 10th
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CAPTAIN ROARICK PROMOTED TO CHIEF - February 11th
On February 11th David Roarick, Hillsboro’s Acting Chief since Chief Brian Brown retired in April, 2009, was promoted by the Hillsboro Selectman to the position of Chief.
Chief Roarick has worked for the Hillsboro Police Department for approximately 23 years, spending his entire career in Hillsboro. He has worked his way through the ranks, as a Patrol Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and now, Chief.
Town officials lauded Chief Roarick as an experienced leader with a strong commitment to the community. Under his leadership, communication between the police and town officials is the best it's been in years, and new department hires have transitioned in smoothly, according to Town Administrator John Stetser, who said Chief Roarick was an "obvious choice" for the job.
Congratulations Chief Roarick!
SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOR STEALING FROM UNLOCKED VEHICLES January 24th, 2010
On January 24th Officers Chirstopher McGillicuddy and Nicholas Hodgen responded to a report of suspicious individuals in the area of Willow Rock Apartments. Antrim Officers Jason Lepine and Nicholas Cole were requested to assist in the search for the subjects.
Three individuals, John Matheney, 17, Myles Towne, 17, and Michael Ranta, 17, were located and questioned. They were subsequently arrested after admitting to breaking into several vehicles. One of the suspects brought the officers to where they had been storing all of the stolen property from that night. Further investigation connected these suspects with the burglary at the Project Genesis Center.
The suspects were charged with several thefts (Class A misdemeanors) and one count of Felony Burglary. They are currently being held on $2,500.00 cash bail. They will be arraigned at the Henniker District Court on Monday, January 25. Further investigation and the property recovered indicate these burglaries have been occurring for a month.
Hillsboro PD Participates in 911 Fitness Challenge January 2010
Hillsboro PD is proud to announce that we have two teams competing in the 911 Fitness Challenge this year. The 911 Fitness Challenge is a Weight Loss Contest for the Public Safety Population to LOSE FAT and GAIN MUSCLE as a TEAM. This approach promotes TEAMWORK and Camaraderie. Eligibility requires team members to be Active or Retired Police, Firefighters, Paramedics, EMS, Military, Corrections, Nurses, Physicians and their spouses, all civilians who work for 911 Agencies, including staff, communications dispatchers, etc.
The competition started the second week of January and runs for twelve weeks. The teams weigh in at the start and end of the competition to see who has lost the most weight and gained the most muscle. Not only does the competition encourage our officers to make better nutritional choices and sustain physical fitness, it also raises money for a very good cause. Proceeds from the registration fee benefit the Shriner’s Children’s Hospitals, which provide free medical treatment for children under 18, including brain injuries, spinal cord, and burn trauma.
Learn more at www.ShrinersHQ.org
The two Hillsboro teams consist of:
Team HPD:
Captain David Roarick- Team Captain
Sergeant Brian Reopel
Officer Rory Bohanan
Officer Christopher McGillicuddy
Team Outsiders:
Officer Derek Brown- Team Captain
Officer Nick Hodgen
Officer Chris Parsons- Bennington PD
Anne Lessard- U.S. Army (Former Hillsboro Officer)
OFFICER RETURNS TO HILLSBORO PD November 18th, 2009
Officer Derek Brown has returned to Hillsboro PD. Officer Brown was a member of the Hillsboro force for several years before joining Hooksett PD as a detective. Officer Brown is a certified Field Training Officer, Intox Operator, Taser Instructor, Arson Investigator, Police Photographer, Interviewer/Interogator, Handwriting Analysist, and Prosecutor. We are happy to welcome Officer Brown back into our ranks.
OFFICER COMPLETES FIELD TRAINING November 16th, 2009
Officer Jeffrey Brown has successfully completed Field Training and has been assigned his own patrol shifts. Congratulations Officer Brown.
OFFICER COMPLETES FIELD TRAINING November 1st, 2009
Officer Christopher McGillicuddy has successfully completed Field Training and has been assigned his own patrol shifts. Congratulations Officer McGillicuddy.
OFFICER DEPLOYS TO AFGHANISTAN - October 19, 2009
The Hillsboro Police Department would like to extend it’s best wishes to Officer Mark Philibert who will be deploying to Afghanistan with the 172nd Mountain Infantry, US ARMY for twelve months. Officer Philibert worked for the Hillsboro Dispatch Center from 2000-2002 and has been an officer since 2002. Officer Philibert has been the Hillsboro-Deering School Resource Officer for the past two and a half years. His last day of work with the Hillsboro PD until he returns from his deployment was October 9th. He is also a part-time officer for the Deering Police Department. Officer Philibert will be greatly missed by his co-workers, his family, and the community, during his deployment.
OFFICER SWORN IN - October 13, 2009
Hillsboro Police Department is happy to announce the addition of Officer Christopher McGillicuddy of Hillsboro to our force. Officer McGillicuddy will be filling the position that was left open when Sgt Aaron Smith moved to Florida. Officer McGillicuddy comes to us from the Lebanon Police Department. He is a fulltime certified officer with three years experience, certified as both a Drug Recognition Expert, and a Mountain Bike Officer. He will be in field training for a month, then taking over regular patrol duties. With his experience and certifications, Officer McGillicuddy will be an asset to our department.
PROMOTION - October 1, 2009
The Hillsboro Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of Brian Reopel from Officer to Sergeant effective October 1st, 2009. Sergeant Reopel has been a member of the Hillsboro Police Department for six years. He is certified in both accident reconstruction and taser instruction. Congratulations Sgt Reopel!
OFFICER AND DISPATCHER LEAVE -September 27, 2009
The Hillsboro Police Department is sad to announce that Sergeant Aaron Smith and Dispatcher Jennifer Campbell Smith have left our community to relocate their family to Florida. Sgt Smith was a member of the Hillsboro Police Department from 1999-2009. Dispatcher Smith was a member of the Hillsboro Dispatch Center from 1990-2009 as both a full and part-time dispatcher. They will both be greatly missed.
FANTO GOES TO SCHOOL - September 25, 2009
K-9 Officer Fanto and his handler, Officer Nicholas Hodgen are currently undergoing training hosted by the Goffstown Police Department to become certified in drug detection. Officer Fanto, a two year old German Shephard, joined the Hillsboro Police Department in March of 2009 and graduated K-9 school June 5th, 2009.