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Salem Police Detective Named Law Officer of the Year

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Salem, New Hampshire Police Department
Brian Pattullo, Administrative Chief of Police
Capt. Joel P. Dolan, Deputy Chief
9 Veterans Memorial Parkway,
Salem, New Hampshire, 03079

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Salem Police Detective Named Law Officer of the Year

Salem Police Detective Robert Farah, left, is pinned at a ceremony in Manchester on Sunday by David Hargreaves, the Law Enforcement representative for the American Legion. (Courtesy Photo Salem Police Department)

SALEM — Deputy Chief Joel Dolan is pleased to share that a member of the Salem Police Department was recognized by the La Societe des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux (The Society of Forty Men and Eight Horses) this weekend.

Detective Robert Farah was recognized at a ceremony on Sunday as the Law Officer of the Year by La Societe des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux, a charitable honor society also known as the “Forty and Eight,” which is comprised of American Wartime Veterans. The event was held at the Forty and Eight Association in Manchester. Honorary Consul of France Adele Boufford Baker attended the ceremony, as well as numerous local veterans.

“Detective Farah is a hard working investigator and is well deserving of this recognition,” Deputy Chief Dolan said. “He is well-respected in the community and has received widespread praise from several state agencies.  He is a dependable and thorough investigator who works tirelessly on behalf of victims.”

Detective Farah was also named the New Hampshire Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by the American Legion this summer. Additionally, he was named the Salem Police Department’s Detective of the Year in May in recognition of his efforts in handling many sensitive cases involving juveniles.

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Salem Police Arrest Man for Reckless Driving, Drugs Following Pursuit

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Salem, New Hampshire Police Department
Brian Pattullo, Administrative Chief of Police
Capt. Joel P. Dolan, Deputy Chief
9 Veterans Memorial Parkway,
Salem, New Hampshire, 03079

For Immediate Release

Monday, Sept. 30, 2019

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Salem Police Arrest Man for Reckless Driving, Drugs Following Pursuit

DAQUHAN CROMER, 22, OF GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA was charged with Reckless Conduct with a Deadly Weapon, Receiving Stolen Property, Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Sell, Conduct After an Accident, Disobeying an Officer, Resisting Arrest or Detention and Driving after Suspension on Monday by Salem Police. (Courtesy Photo Salem Police Department)

SALEM — Deputy Chief Joel Dolan reports that a South Carolina man has been arrested by Salem Police today after he led officers on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle.

“I’d like to commend the officers who apprehended this individual after this situation became increasingly challenging,” Deputy Chief Dolan said. “Our officers displayed teamwork, bravery and perseverance, and as a result of their hard work, we were able to arrest a suspect today who posed a variety of threats to our community.”

DAQUHAN CROMER, 22, OF GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA has been charged with:

  • Reckless Conduct with a Deadly Weapon
  • Receiving Stolen Property
  • Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Sell
  • Conduct After an Accident
  • Disobeying an Officer
  • Resisting Arrest or Detention
  • Driving after Suspension

At 8:52 a.m.,  a Salem Police Officer was alerted by a stolen vehicle tracking device on his cruiser that a 2010 Honda Accord that had been reported stolen out of Haverhill was possibly in the area. Upon investigation, police located the vehicle near the Park View Inn on Route 28.

When officers approached the vehicle, the driver, later identified as CROMER drove away and behind a building on the lawn, nearly striking an employee of the inn. He continued driving in the parking lot, striking a parked vehicle and two Salem Police Cruisers. One cruiser has been taken out of service for repairs following the crash, and the second sustained minor damage. The parked vehicle in the lot sustained minor damage.

Salem Police followed CROMER through several parking lots as well as Cole’s Trailer Park and then southbound on Route 28. After striking a third police cruiser, CROMER came to a stop on the lawn of the entrance to Tuscan Village at the intersection of South Broadway and Central Street, and fled on foot northbound on Route 28. The cruiser sustained minor damage.

After a brief foot chase, CROMER was taken into custody by the Salem Police Department. Officers located a large bag of suspected heroin and/or fentanyl in the middle of Route 28 directly after CROMER was taken into custody.

One Salem Police Officer sustained an injury to his knee during this incident.

CROMER will be held at Rockingham County Superior Court in Brentwood pending arraignment. He is scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 1.

During the vehicle and foot pursuit, Salem Police received information that a female passenger in the vehicle may have been a kidnapping victim, but investigating officers determined that was not the case.

No charges were filed against the female passenger.

Reports on social media also circulated on Monday morning reporting the sound of gunfire. At no point were any shots fired during this incident.

These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

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Salem Police Department Launches News Portal, Invites Community to Visit

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Salem, New Hampshire Police Department
Brian Pattullo, Administrative Chief of Police
Capt. Joel P. Dolan, Deputy Chief
9 Veterans Memorial Parkway,
Salem, New Hampshire, 03079

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Salem Police Department Launches News Portal, Invites Community to Visit

SALEM — Deputy Chief Joel Dolan is pleased to announce that the Salem Police Department has launched a news portal to serve as a hub for the latest updates and information about the agency’s various initiatives, events and incidents.

“It’s incredibly important that we keep the public updated about emergency incidents, arrests, policing initiatives and programming, community outreach and events, and this news portal will serve as a source for residents to visit and stay up to date,” Deputy Chief Dolan said. “We’re excited to launch this portal, and strengthen our dialog and communication with our residents.”

The portal, salemnhpdnews.com, will act as an official source of information for residents in Salem regarding all aspects of the police department’s work. It is also integrated into the department’s social media channels and will automatically broadcast news blog content onto the Salem Police Department Twitter and Facebook channels.

A clean, user-friendly and mobile responsive layout allows for easy navigation throughout the portal, which was designed by John Guilfoil Public Relations LLC as part of the company’s contract to provide communications and media relations strategy and services in Salem.

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Salem Police Investigating Armed Robbery

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Salem, New Hampshire Police Department
Brian Pattullo, Civilian Administrator
Capt. Joel P. Dolan, Officer-in-Charge
9 Veterans Memorial Parkway,
Salem, New Hampshire, 03079

For Immediate Release

Saturday, April 27, 2019

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Salem Police Investigating Armed Robbery

SALEM– Officer-in-Charge Capt. Joel Dolan reports that the Salem Police Department  is actively searching for a man involved in an armed robbery at a local gas station.

Police responded to the Gulf Gas Station on South Broadway at approximately 7:40 a.m. Friday for a report of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers initiated an on-scene investigation and learned that a male suspect had entered the store, brandished a black pistol, demanded money from the clerk and fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash.

No one was injured in the incident.

The suspect was wearing a mask covering the bottom half of his face, dark hooded sweatshirt with white draw strings, black sweatpants and black sneakers.

Officers subsequently attempted to track the suspect at the scene with the assistance of a K-9.

The Salem Police Department is actively investigating this incident, and anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Salem Police Department at 603-893-1911.

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