Amherst Police Blotter: Drug, Assault Arrests; Cyclist Struck

AMHERST, NH — Police in Amherst responded to a number of calls between Aug. 5 and Aug. 12. The highlights — including a car striking a deer, multiple car break-ins and three arrests — are included below.

Also included are single reports from Aug. 1 and 2.

Aug. 1

10:57 a.m. — Police in Amherst responded to a crash with no injuries on Route 101. Officers were called when a car struck a deer.

Aug. 2

Overnight — Police responded to a person on Manchester Road who reported a theft had occurred overnight.

Aug. 5

10:57 a.m. — Amherst police investigated a hit-and-run with no injuries on Boston Post Road.

11:22 p.m. — police responded to a single-vehicle accident on Lyndeborough Road with no injuries reported.

10:00 p.m. — Celia Pratt, 22, or Hooksett, was arrested on a charge of possession of a controlled drug and on a warrant from Hillsborough County Superior Court - North. She was released on a PR bail with a court date set in the Milford District Court.

Aug. 6

Overnight — Police in Amherst investigated a reported theft that happened overnight on Route 101.

Aug. 7

6:07 p.m. — Police responded to a two-car accident on Route 101 with minor injuries reported.

Aug. 8

8:30 p.m. — Nathaniel Breire, 18, of Pelham, was arrested on charges of possession of a controlled drug and unlawful possession of alcohol. He was released on a summons to return to Milford District Court.

Aug. 9

Overnight — Police investigated a theft from a motor vehicle that happened overnight on Mosswood Circle.

Overnight — Police investigated another theft from a motor vehicle overnight on Deerwood Drive.

Overnight — A third theft from a motor vehicle was reported overnight on Nathaniel Drive.

4:30 p.m. — a summons was issued to Ann Aubut to appear in Milford District Court on a charge of criminal mischief.

Aug. 10

7:43 a.m. — Police responded to Amherst Street for a report of a car striking a cyclist. The cyclist was taken to a hospital for treatment of his or her injuries.

Aug. 12

12:25 a.m. — Police arrested Andrew Estes, 57, of Amherst, on charges of domestic violence simple assault and criminal mischief. He was released on a personal recognizance bond with an arraignment set for Oct. 13 in Milford District Court.

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