Beginning May 8, Rollinsford Police are participating in enhanced traffic enforcement patrols thanks to a grant from the NH Office of Highway Safety. Officers will be looking for any violation of law, more specifically distracted driving, driving under the influence, use of electronic devices, etc. Special attention will be given to the Roberts Road, Bear Road, and Portland Avenue corridors. A safety traffic sign has been temporarily set up on Portland Avenue in the vicinity of Roberts & Baer intersection advising motorist to reduce speed as they approach the intersection and not to pass on the right using the breakdown lane as a passing zone.
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Drug Take Back Day
The Rollinsford Police Department is participating in the DEA Take Back Drug Day, Saturday, April 28, 10 am to 2 pm. Drop off your unused, unwanted, outdated prescriptions at the PD and they will be disposed of. No questions asked.
If you are unable to drop them off, call 742-2724 to arrange for pickup or you may drop them off at the PD anytime.
Unwanted medications should not be thrown in the trash or flushed down the toilet.
Manchester Monarchs Game with RPBA
The Rollinsford Police Benevolent Association will host a trip to see the Manchester Monarchs play the Adirondack Thunder on Saturday, March 3, at 6 PM. The tickets and food vouchers are free. A bus will be provided for transportation to and from Manchester if you choose to take the bus. If you would like free tickets to the event, please email Chief Robert Ducharme at call 742-8549, ext 303.
RPD Officer Saves Life
On Tuesday, December 12, at approximately 8:39 pm, Rollinsford Police respond to a Highland Avenue residence after 911 received a call reporting an overdose.
Officer Jamie Lajoie found the
34 year old male not conscious, not breathing and blue in color. Officer Lajoie administered CPR. Within a few minutes, the male had a pulse and started breathing on his own. York Ambulance and Rollinsford Fire arrived soon thereafter and administered additional care.
The male was transported to Wentworth Douglass Hospital. Police believe it may have been a heroin overdose. But for the quick and professional actions of Officer Lajoie, this incident may have turned out tragic.
RPD Requests Public’s Assistance: Route 4 Collision
The Rollinsford Police have identified the driver of the vehicle involved in the hit and run collision that
occurred on Portland Avenue on November 7th which seriously injured a Rollinsford resident. The driver
has been identified as Stephen Spofford, age 50, last known address in Somersworth. Police have an
active warrant for his arrest and are asking the public’s help in locating him. We have reason to believe that
he knows we are looking for him. Please call the Rollinsford Police Department at 742-2724 if you have seen
him or know where he is.
Winter Parking Ban
The town wide Winter Parking Ban begins November 15 and ends April 1.
Town Ordinance 75-01 prohibits parking on any street between the hours of 12 am and 6 am. Vehicles found in violation will receive a ticket. Vehicles found hindering snow removal operations will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense. The parking ban is in effect regardless of the weather conditions.
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Firearms Permits
It was reported in the recently released Town newsletter that permits are required for firearms. This information is incorrect. Permits ARE NOT required for the purchase or carrying of a firearm. You may still obtain a Concealed Weapons Permit from the PD if you choose, but they are not required.
Speeds on Silver Street
In September, the Police Department deployed a stealth radar unit on Silver Street to capture the number of vehicles and their speeds. The results of the 4 day survey are:
Total vehicles 6884
36-40 mph 2800
31-35 mph 1971
41-45 mph 944
26-30 mph 677
21-25 mph 304
46-50 mph 136
16-20 mph 33
11-15 mph 8
56-60 mph 5
51-55 mph 3
70+ 3
Fortunately the majority of the vehicles are travelling at or below the posted limit. We are working on reducing the number of vehicles travelling at excessive speeds by increasing time spent on Silver Street to monitor traffic. We will publish additional analysis of other streets as they become available. Please contact Chief Robert Ducharme at 742-8549, ext 303 if you would like an analysis done on your roadway.
SEE SOMETHING-SAY SOMETHING
The Police Department is requesting you call them if you see or hear anything out of the ordinary so it can be investigated immediately. Too often people will call the Police Department hours or days after an event because they did not want to bother the Police Department or did not know if they should call. We encourage you to call no matter how trivial you think it might be.
Emergencies 911
Dispatch 742-2724
Provide the dispatcher with as much detailed information as possible. You may remain anonymous if you choose.
Town Emergency Operation Plan Update
The Town of Rollinsford is beginning the process of updating its Emergency Operations Plans. The plans are updated every 5 years. The Town has received a grant and contracted with Hubbard Consultants to assist with the update. The first meeting will be held at the Town Hall on Wednesday, October 11, at 9 am. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call Chief Robert Ducharme at 742-8549, ext 303.