Hampton's Maxim 'Hometown Hottie' Arrested Again

By Jason Claffey


Persephanie Lesperance, a Hampton Beach native and Maxim "Hometown Hottie" runner-up who was charged with dealing heroin in November, is in trouble with police once again.

On Monday, she was arrested at Portsmouth District Court and charged with criminal trespass and breach of bail.

Lesperance, 24, of 220 Raleigh Way in Portsmouth, was also one of eight people arrested in a Seacoast drug sweep. She was charged with conspiracy to sell heroin and possession of Suboxone as part of an ongoing investigation into heroin distribution on the Seacoast.

Lesperance was one of 10 finalists in Maxim's annual girl-next-door beauty contest in 2013, and she used her quirky and community-focused spirit to propel her past her competitors.

Lesperance's competition page and video interviews stood out from some of her more glamor-focused challengers, as she showcased her looks while also explaining how she uses them to do positive things in life.

"I have a wicked soft spot for charities, whether I'm help raising [sic] the money or donating it out of pocket, I love to help out in any way I can," said Lesperance in a video on her profile. "I think I'd make the perfect Maxim small-town 'hottie' because I’m a true small town girl just trying to make a difference."

Lesperance later told New Hampshire Magazine that she was just getting started in modeling and in her spare time did charity work, including collecting dresses, shoes and accessories for young girls whose families were affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Patch's Kyle Stucker contributed to this story.