Somersworth Police Union NEPBA Local 19

02/06/2026

01/26/2026

What's an easy way to remember the different types of precipitation? Donuts!

Rain is just liquid rain above 32°F. Sleet is an ice pellet that bounces. It's NOT hail! That's a thunderstorm thing.

Freezing rain is liquid rain that freezes after it gets to the ground. This creates a glaze on surfaces and trees. It MUST be 32 or below for freezing rain to occur.

And of course, snow we're all familiar with.

Now I'm hungry... If you see me eating 4 hot donuts, no you didn't... 😂

01/25/2026

Let's go Pats!!!!!

01/20/2026

01/20/2026

Somersworth Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Distribution

CONCORD – A Somersworth man was sentenced today in federal court for possessing 100 grams of fentanyl for distribution, U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan announces.

Antoine Valentin, 43, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Joseph N. Laplante to 96 months in federal prison and 4 years of supervised release. Valentin previously pleaded guilty to possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl.

“Today’s sentence reflects the serious threat posed by those who deal in lethal drugs like fentanyl,” said U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan. “This defendant was preparing to distribute this deadly substance, putting lives at risk. Our office will continue supporting our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners in drug interdiction efforts to prevent these deadly drugs from reaching our streets, and to hold accountable those who seek to profit from poisoning the public and devastating New Hampshire communities.”

“Fentanyl is causing tremendous damage to our community,” said Special Agent in Charge Jarod Forget, New England Field Division. “Those who distribute fentanyl are endangering the safety of the citizens of the Granite State. The men and women of the DEA will continue to work each day alongside our local, state, and federal partners to identify those who are responsible for distributing fentanyl and other deadly drugs.”

“The Dover Police Department is proud to have participated in this collaborative investigative effort with local and federal law enforcement to help remove these dangerous drugs from our communities. We believe that this substantial sentence is appropriate to hold Antoine Valentin accountable for his criminal conduct,” said Chief David Terlemezian, Dover Police Department.

On November 1, 2022, law enforcement authorities arrested Valentin at his Somersworth residence on a state assault charge, which led to the seizure of approximately 100 grams of fentanyl and drug proceeds totaling $1,300 in United States currency.

The Drug Enforcement Administration and the Somersworth Police Department led the investigation. The Dover Police Department, Portsmouth Police Department, Hampton Police Department, Seabrook Police Department, Rochester Police Department, University of New Hampshire Police Department, and the York, Maine, Police Department, provided valuable assistance. Assistant U.S. Attorney Cesar A. Vega prosecuted the case.

This effort is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.

Booking photo from previous arrest unrelated to this incident
US Attorney does not provide booking photos

01/20/2026

We’re on to Denver!!!!!!!

Congratulations Boys great game.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from the Somersworth Police Department!

12/18/2025

12/02/2025

Good afternoon!

With the winter storm coming this week, the Willand Warming Center will be open for extra daytime hours on Tuesday to help keep our guests safe.

The center will be open:

Monday, December 1st: 4 PM - Wednesday, December 3rd 9 AM

Tuesday, December 2nd: Open All Day and Overnight

Wednesday, December 3rd: 4 PM - 9 AM

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays:

Dover Train Station: 5:00-5:15

Rochester City Hall - 5:45- 5:30

First Methodist Church 34 South Main St, Rochester - 6:15

Tuesdays and Thursdays -

Dover Train Station - 5:00 - 5:15

Rochester First Methodist Church - 6:15

Saturday & Sundays:

Dover Train Station: 5:00-5:15

Rochester City Hall: 6:00-6:15

Somersworth Police Department

11/28/2025

The Somersworth Police Department sends our thoughts, and prayers with Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe of the West Virginia National Guard as he bravely fights for his life, while we also mourn the tragic loss of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom.

Please keep SSgt. Wolfe, his family, the family of SPC Beckstrom, and the entire West Virginia National Guard community in your thoughts during this difficult time.

Somersworth Police Department

11/24/2025

Please make sure you join us for the Somersworth Police Department 2 Annual Stuff a Cruiser at Walmart on Sunday November 30th from 10am -1pm.

🚓 🎄