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SBA's $1M pitch competition; cops patrol judge's neighborhood after part of proof-of-citizenship law overturned; building fire; indictments.

Photos from some of the most-read stories on Patch in New Hampshire last week.
Photos from some of the most-read stories on Patch in New Hampshire last week. (Tony Schinella/Patch; News 603; David Morin; Concord Hospital; New Hampshire State Police)

CONCORD, NH — Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around New Hampshire Patch sites last week.

  1. 10 Months After Man Disappears, Concord And Bow Police, Others Renew The Search: Follow-Up: Thursday's police activity was connected to the missing-person investigation of Ryan O'Donnell of Bow, who has been missing since July 2025.
  2. ‘Open Minded’ Dating App Hookup At Target In Concord Leads To 3 Month Rape, Assault Investigation: Garrett Michael Reed of Sandown was arrested in May on multiple sexual assault and simple assault charges after an incident in July 2025.
  3. SBA Announces Patriot Pitch Competition: Apply Now for a Share of $1 Million: The Patriot Pitch Competition is more than a contest. It is a showcase of grit, talent and American exceptionalism.
  4. Concord Police Providing Safety Patrols After U.S. District Judge Strikes Down Voter Security Provision: Patrols are taking place at the home and neighborhood of Judge Samantha Elliott after she overturned part of the proof-of-citizenship law.
  5. Bedford Man Indicted On Statutory Rape Charges In Merrimack County: Superior Court Roundup: Also: Man indicted on gun threat, attempted police HQ burglary charges; homeless man indicted for robbery in Concord; sex offender indicted.
  6. Cops Search For Missing Man | Firefighter Convicted Of Arson | Teens ID’d After Park Pummeling: Nearby News: Former state Senator charged with CARES Act theft; traffic stop leads to drug dealing charges; teen indicted on rape, kidnapping charges.
  7. 6 Rounded Up During ‘Substance Abuse Reduction Initiative’ In Nashua, Police Say: Melissa Dimond, Carolyn Gallaher, Michelle Laroche, Adam Larose, Ricardo Morales, and Ryan Rustein were arrested on charges in May.
  8. Men From Concord, Deering Arrested On Driving Under The Influence Charges: Concord Police Log: Plus: Concord man charged with burglary; threat and assault charges reported at Morning Star condominium complex; warrant arrests.
  9. Nashua Men Indicted On Crack Cocaine And Fentanyl Sale Charges: Hillsborough County Superior Court Roundup: Woman indicted on gun threat charge; Milford man, with priors, indicted for drug possession; teen accused of stealing car from Merrimack.
  10. Pembroke Teen Indicted On Rape, Kidnapping, And Extortion Charges: Merrimack County Superior Court Roundup: Also: Man indicted in Downtown Concord shooting case; Bow man accused of assaulting child; Andover felon indicted on gun possession count.

Here are some other posts readers may have missed:

Accused Of Firing Gun, Threatening Neighbors: New Hampshire State Police Roundup

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