Man accused in ‘unprovoked’ attack on New Hampshire state trooper
By KC Downey
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DOVER, New Hampshire (WMUR) — A man is facing multiple charges after accusations that he attacked a New Hampshire state trooper on Thursday afternoon. Police called the alleged assault “unprovoked.”
Police said around 2 p.m., Jonathan G. Newcomb, 53, of Dover, parked his vehicle next to the trooper’s cruiser, which was in a parking lot on Dover Point Road, near Route 16.
Newcomb allegedly got out of his vehicle and approached the trooper while holding a stick and a metal tool.
According to state police, Newcomb became verbally aggressive and challenged the trooper.
While the trooper tried to identify him, a physical encounter ensued, police said.
Police said Newcomb punched the trooper, tore his uniform and tried to take the trooper’s gun.
After what police described as a “prolonged struggle,” the trooper was able to arrest Newcomb.
Police said bystanders intervened to help the trooper at the scene.
Newcomb faces felony charges, including criminal threatening and attempting to take a firearm from law enforcement. He also faces misdemeanor charges of driving while intoxicated, stalking, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, assault on a police officer, criminal mischief and theft.
Newcomb suffered minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Police said the trooper was evaluated at the hospital as a precaution. Both were later released.
Newcomb is set for an arraignment Friday.
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