A Franklin man was arrested Sunday after police said he tried to break into the New Hampshire State Police barracks in Concord to remove evidence of illicit drug activity from a car the police had previously seized.
On Jan. 1, a state trooper reportedly stopped a Pontiac Aztec on I-93 in Northfield for defective equipment. Upon searching the vehicle, the trooper discovered evidence of illicit drug activity. The car was immediately seized and towed to the Troop D barracks on Iron Works Road.
The driver of the car, Erik Parker of Franklin, was arrested on a subsequent offense of driving after license suspension and posted bail for a court appearance.
A passenger who provided false information about his identity was initially released. He was later identified as Alfred Morin, also of Franklin.
The next day, the state police learned Morin was going to attempt to retrieve evidence from the seized Pontiac at the Concord barracks. About 3 a.m. Sunday, a Bow police officer on patrol noticed Morin on the fence line of the Troop D barracks.
Troopers arrested Morin, and shortly after, they found Parker and Melinda Hanks of Franklin in a car at the Park ‘N Ride next to the barracks. The three suspects are being held at the Merrimack County jail and will be arraigned this morning.
Source: Virtual News Center
