BEDFORD, N.H. — Chief John J. Bryfonski reports that the Bedford Police Department arrested four individuals following an attempted traffic stop yesterday.
RILEY HARRIS, AGE 26, OF MANCHESTER and ZACHARY BISHOP, AGE 26, OF PENACOOK were arrested and charged with Resisting Arrest/Detention.
BETHANY BISHOP, AGE 34, OF PENACOOK was arrested and charged with:
- Possession of a Controlled Drug Schedule 1-4 (Three Counts)
- Possession of a Controlled Drug Schedule 1-4 With Intent to Distribute
- Resisting Arrest/Detention
MICHAEL DAVID GRUETTE, AGE 42, OF CENTER BARNSTEAD, was arrested and charged with:
- Disobeying an Officer
- Resisting Arrest/Detention
- Transport Drugs in a Motor Vehicle
- Reckless Operation
On Monday, April 20, at about 4:20 p.m. Bedford Police attempted to stop a vehicle on Route 114 after an officer observed suspicious activity in the parking lot of Hannaford, causing him to query the vehicle’s registration and learn that its registered owner, GRUETTE, had two warrants for his arrest.
The driver of the vehicle, later identified as GRUETTE fled, at one point running a red light, before turning onto White Avenue and reaching a dead end.
After the vehicle stopped, the four occupants of the vehicle fled on foot. Three of the occupants were subsequently taken into custody while GRUETTE initially eluded officers. GRUETTE was subsequently located in a swamp area near Cote Lane and taken into custody by Bedford Police via a Bedford Fire Department boat.
BETHANY BISHOP allegedly discarded several items. Among the items recovered were suboxone, xanax, heroin and methamphetamine. A scale and several small empty plastic baggies were also found in her possession.
Out of an abundance of caution, GRUETTE was taken to an area hospital for evaluation.
GRUETTE was held on two felony warrants for parole violations. The other three individuals were released on personal recognizance bail ($40) pending a court appearance.
These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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