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Salem Police Investigating Vandalism at America’s Stonehenge

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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

Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019

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

Salem Police Investigating Vandalism at America’s Stonehenge

SALEM — Deputy Chief Joel Dolan reports that the Salem Police Department is actively investigating an incident of vandalism at America’s Stonehenge.

On Sunday, Sept. 29, at 12:23 p.m., police responded to a report of criminal mischief at America’s Stonehenge at 105 Haverhill Road. According to a website for the attraction, America’s Stonehenge is believed to be more than 4,000 years old, and features various rock structures.

Upon arrival, police observed that one of the rock tablets at the site had been damaged by what police believe was likely a power tool. The large stone tablet was also knocked over. Police also found a an approximately 18 inch tall wooden cross suspended between two trees, and attached to the cross were several photographs and hand drawn images. Police have not identified any of the individuals in the photos.

The Salem Police Investigative Services Unit is actively investigating this incident and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Mike Geha at 603-890-2321.

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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 Arrest Two Men for Assault, Robbery Following Attempted Drug Deal

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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

Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019

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

Salem Police Arrest Two Men for Assault, Robbery Following Attempted Drug Deal

SALEM — Deputy Chief Joel Dolan reports that the Salem Police Department arrested two Sandown men yesterday after they allegedly attacked and robbed another man during an attempted drug deal.

DOMENIC VITELLO, 19, OF SANDOWN, has been charged with:

  • Robbery
  • Second Degree Assault

TYLER CAHILL, 18, OF SANDOWN, has been charged with Robbery.

At approximately 5:35 p.m. on Wednesday, police responded to a report of an assault in the parking lot of the McDonald’s restaurant on South Broadway.

Upon arrival, police came upon a 22-year-old Salem man claiming he was attacked while trying to sell an Xbox gaming system. The man gave police a description of two male suspects believed to be in their early twenties, and described the vehicle they drove away in as a tan Buick.

Later in their investigation, police learned the victim, instead of selling an Xbox gaming system, allegedly had been attempting to purchase several marijuana cartridges. After paying in cash for the drugs, however, the suspects allegedly displayed a firearm, punched and choked the man into unconsciousness before fleeing the scene in their vehicle.

At approximately 5:45 p.m. police came upon a vehicle matching the victim’s description on Lawrence Road. The occupants, VITELLO and CAHILL, also matched the victim’s description of the suspects.

Police performed a motor vehicle stop due, after which VITELLO and CAHILL were arrested after being positively identified as the suspects involved. Both men were held overnight in the Rockingham County Jail, and were scheduled to be arraigned at Rockingham County Superior Court today, Aug. 29, at 1 p.m.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 

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