New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella
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Recent News About New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella
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Human Remains Discovered in Derry, New Hampshire
Attorney General John M. Formella, Derry Police Chief George R. Feole, and New Hampshire State Police Colonel Mark B. Hall announce the discovery of human skeletal remains in an area near the Hoodkroft Country Club golf course in Derry, New Hampshire. -
David Pandelena Indicted for Forgery and Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Adult
Attorney General John M. Formella and Kensington Police Chief Scott Cain announce that the Rockingham County Grand Jury has returned indictments charging David Pandelena, age 67, of Kensington, with two class A felony counts of financial exploitation of an elderly adult and three class B felony counts of forgery. -
Joseph Bye Sentenced to New Hampshire State Prison for Medicaid Fraud
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the Merrimack County Superior Court has sentenced Joseph Bye, age 32, of Claremont, to the New Hampshire State Prison for his role in a Medicaid fraud scheme. -
Disclosure of the Police Officers’ Names Involved in the February 26, 2025 Shooting Incident in Londonderry, New Hampshire
Attorney General John M. Formella announces the identity of the police officers who discharged firearms during a shooting incident in the early evening of February 26, 2025, in Londonderry, New Hampshire that resulted in the shooting death of Calvin Ly-Bishop (age 23). -
Joshua Lanchester Indicted in Connection with the Death of Cynthia Lanchester
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the Grafton County Grand Jury has returned an indictment against Joshua Lanchester, age 23, for one count of reckless Second-Degree Murder in connection with the death of Cynthia Lanchester (age 76) on September 28, 2024. -
Joshua Shea Sentenced to 37 years to life for the Death of Evangelos Ioannou in Nashua, New Hampshire
Attorney General John M. Formella and Chief Kevin Rourke of the Nashua Police Department announce that Joshua Shea pled guilty and was sentenced today by the Hillsborough County Superior Court (Southern District) for the murder of Evangelos Ioannou on June 7, 2022. -
Former Strafford County Sheriff Mark A. Brave Pleads Guilty to Multiple Felony Charges
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that former Strafford County Sheriff Mark A. Brave pleaded guilty in the Merrimack County Superior Court to multiple felony charges in connection with his conduct as a law enforcement officer and a public official, including Class B Felony Theft by Deception, Class B Felony Falsifying Physical Evidence, and two charges of Class B Felony Perjury for lying to a Grand Jury. -
Final Report Regarding the October 1, 2024 Officer-Involved Shooting Incident in Northwood, New Hampshire
New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella announces the completion of the investigation into the officer-involved shooting that occurred on October 1, 2024, in Northwood, New Hampshire, which resulted in the death of 34-year-old Malcolm Burns. -
Attorney General Formella, Coalition Urge U.S. Senate to Pass HALT Fentanyl Act to Close ‘Copycat Fentanyl’ Loophole
Attorney General John M. Formella and 24 of his fellow Attorneys General have sent a letter urging the U.S. Senate to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act, which would end a dangerous loophole currently being exploited by drug traffickers. -
Update on Death Investigation in Exeter, New Hampshire
Attorney General John M. Formella, New Hampshire State Police Colonel Mark B. Hall, and Exeter Police Chief Stephan Poulin announce the following update on the ongoing investigation into the death of Janet Rischeill Kelsen (age 88), of Exeter, New Hampshire. -
Lavaughn Barnett found to have violated New Hampshire Civil Rights Act
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the Hillsborough County Superior Court—Northern Judicial District has found that Lavaughn Barnett violated the New Hampshire Civil Rights Act. -
Haydee Rivera-Nadeau Sentenced to 28 to 56 years for the Death of Lisa Rocheleau in Rochester, New Hampshire
Attorney General John M. Formella and Chief Gary Boudreau of the Rochester Police Department announce that Haydee Rivera-Nadeau has been sentenced by the Strafford County Superior Court for the murder of Lisa Rocheleau on May 1, 2023. -
Somersworth Woman Sentenced for Theft of Medicaid Funds
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that Tabitha Maguire, age 49, has been convicted and sentenced on a class A felony charge of Theft by Deception. -
Massachusetts Residents Joshua and Lisa Urovitch Plead Guilty to Wrongful Voting in New Hampshire
Attorney General John Formella announces that Joshua and Lisa Urovitch (ages 56 and 54, respectively) of Ashland, Massachusetts, each pled guilty and were sentenced in Merrimack County Superior Court for wrongfully voting in New Hampshire despite being domiciled in Massachusetts. -
Marc Bowlen Charged with Removal of Political Signs Prior to the November 5, 2024 General Election
Attorney General John Formella announces that Marc Bowlen (age 49) of Dover, New Hampshire, has been charged in the Nashua District Court with two Class B misdemeanor counts of Removal of Political Advertising, contrary to RSA 664:17. -
Former Roofing Contractor Sentenced to a Minimum of 4 ½ years in State Prison for Stealing Customer Funds
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that Gerard Michael Healey, age 57, has been sentenced on a class A felony count of Theft by Unauthorized Taking or Transfer, a class A felony count of Theft by Misapplication of Property, and a class A misdemeanor count of violating an injunction issued under the New Hampshire Consumer Protection Act (CPA). -
Felisha Cunningham Sentenced for Medicaid Fraud, Theft
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that Felisha Cunnigham, age 29, has been convicted and sentenced on a class A felony charge of Theft by Deception and class B felony charge of Medicaid Fraud – False Claims. -
Attorney General Formella Announces Airline Passenger Protection Partnership with U.S. Department of Transportation
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) has agreed to a new Airline Passenger Protection Partnership with the New Hampshire Department of Justice (NH DOJ) to better ensure consumer complaints made by Granite Staters against airlines and ticket agents are properly reviewed and resolved.