Police Along Rt. 3

Winnigirl83 · 10-12-2016, 11:47 AM

Anyone know why there were police along Rt. 3 today (10/12)? They started at the intersection of Rt. 3 and Roller Coaster Rd and went all the way to Griddle in the Middle, with a few spots in between. At Griddle in the Middle, there was an officer with rifle.
Any info?

KPW · 10-12-2016, 12:12 PM

http://www.wmur.com/article/seriousl...ce-say/5496398

Saw this on WMUR???

Woodsy · 10-12-2016, 12:43 PM

From the Laconia Sun FB page

A manhunt appears to be underway near the town line between Meredith and Laconia. Police have closed a section of Route 3, from Rollercoaster Road in Laconia to the traffic circle in Meredith.
Meredith Police are looking for a man wearing a gray long-sleeved T-shirt, blue jeans and a baseball cap.
Belmont police were unable to confirm whether the subject of the manhunt is related to the shooting in that town yesterday.
Update: Police are focusing their attention on the Vacation Escapes motel in Meredith.

mishman · 10-12-2016, 01:05 PM

I was caught in the detour and I have to say the young state trooper (he looked to be 16) at the traffic circle could have done a much better job not having a 45 second conversation with every third car coming around the circle. He alone caused the traffic mess to be much worse than it needed to be.

Outdoorsman · 10-12-2016, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mishman

I was caught in the detour and I have to say the young state trooper (he looked to be 16) at the traffic circle could have done a much better job not having a 45 second conversation with every third car coming around the circle. He alone caused the traffic mess to be much worse than it needed to be.

Come on, give the guy a break.

He is trying his best to direct traffic AWAY from a man hunt. Weather you knew that or not..... HE DID! Every single car that passes by is asking him "what's going on". So he does his best to answer with what he can, to get traffic moving again.

How long did you harass him about "What's going on" or "being the cause of the tie up"? 45 seconds?

HomeWood · 10-12-2016, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mishman

I was caught in the detour and I have to say the young state trooper (he looked to be 16) at the traffic circle could have done a much better job not having a 45 second conversation with every third car coming around the circle. He alone caused the traffic mess to be much worse than it needed to be.

Pfffttttttt!!!!!! Blame your fellow drivers for stopping and thank him for being polite and patient. I can't even begin to imagine the disruption this caused in your life. Get real.

mishman · 10-12-2016, 03:50 PM

I think the trooper should have just waved people forward and not engaged in a conversation when there was a two mile long jam on 106 caused in large part because of these long conversations. There is a time and place for conversation and this wasn't it. That's all I was saying.

HomeWood · 10-12-2016, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mishman

I think the trooper should have just waved people forward and not engaged in a conversation when there was a two mile long jam on 106 caused in large part because of these long conversations. There is a time and place for conversation and this wasn't it. That's all I was saying.

You've never directed traffic in such a situation but I have...many many times. Every other driver needs directions or is curious. Even some locals only know one way to everywhere. Ya, it's a pain for us and the rest who wish to keep going. You can refuse to talk to drivers while yelling and waving them on. People will REFUSE to move until you've satisfied their need. Expect to get complained on and it makes you look like a jerk. That OR you can answer a quick question and give some directions while sending people off with a good police encounter. Be patient in these situations and realize they don't happen everyday.

TiltonBB · 10-12-2016, 05:08 PM

Looking for a shooter

http://laconiadailysun.com/newsx/loc...lmont-shooting

Outdoorsman · 10-12-2016, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mishman

I think the trooper should have just waved people forward and not engaged in a conversation when there was a two mile long jam on 106 caused in large part because of these long conversations. There is a time and place for conversation and this wasn't it. That's all I was saying.

I would be willing to bet that this "young state trooper (he looked to be 16)" would have loved nothing more than to "wave people forward".... especially if he knew there was an active shooter at large..... Something that the general public did not and should not know at the time.

HomeWood · 10-12-2016, 07:31 PM

It is also very possible that the junior Trooper was told or decided himself to keep traffic slow and take a closer look into the cars. They were looking for a shooting suspect after all.

SAB1 · 10-12-2016, 07:54 PM

It's hard to believe if the police believe an active shooter is in the area that someone actually is irritated to be inconvienced for a period of time. Good grief the world has changed. People have no tolerance for anything anymore. By in large the cops know what they are doing. Why not give them the opportunity to do what they have been trained to do. Their lives are on line anytime these situations evolve.

gillygirl · 10-12-2016, 09:30 PM

Also, many travelers may not be local, and busy peeping at leaves. They are unfamiliar with the area, and ask more detailed questions. Do you want them to go away from the area with a sour taste in their mouths because the local police brushed them off with a quick response to their questions?

Not to Worry · 10-13-2016, 07:49 AM

All he was doing was bitching about a traffic delay. He was not privy at that time to any more info than that and he commented that he wished the Trooper had moved things along a bit quicker and for that he gets beat up.

Pineedles · 10-13-2016, 09:00 AM

Or, he could have been doing a cursory look in cars for the suspect? Whatever the reason, I think we all need to step back and realize the extremely difficult job they have to do.

GTO · 10-13-2016, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mishman

I was caught in the detour and I have to say the young state trooper (he looked to be 16) at the traffic circle could have done a much better job not having a 45 second conversation with every third car coming around the circle. He alone caused the traffic mess to be much worse than it needed to be.

To save you from more delays, might want to avoid the area right now. There are about 30 cruisers in and around Pirates Cove. Sounds like they think the guy they are looking for is in the woods, and no...I didn't ask any troopers for that info

mishman · 10-13-2016, 05:22 PM

I was just making a comment. These were not quick conversations. All the cars around me were also irritated at the length and frequency of these conversations. I was making a constructive comment and don't need to be hanged for it!

Rusty · 10-13-2016, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mishman

I was just making a comment. These were not quick conversations. All the cars around me were also irritated at the length and frequency of these conversations. I was making a constructive comment and don't need to be hanged for it!

Did you talk to the trooper also?

HomeWood · 10-13-2016, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mishman

I was just making a comment. These were not quick conversations. All the cars around me were also irritated at the length and frequency of these conversations. I was making a constructive comment and don't need to be hanged for it!

I missed the constructive part of your comment. Was it putting down the officer's appearance or the bad job you figured he was doing?

This is the problem police are having in this country. People think they know how law enforcement should do their jobs without any knowledge, training or experience to back up their comments. I bet that traffic back up was a pain to sit in but it could not have been nearly as painful as what the woman with a bullet in her head went through. Your reaction to this situation would have been constructive if you could have showed just a little appreciation for it.

I would also like to know if you spoke with this young trooper.

wifi · 10-13-2016, 06:10 PM

There was a rumor to the Meredith PD of the Belmont shooter in the woods on the south side of Pease road today. Meredith, SP and helicopter buzzing the area today.

GTO · 10-14-2016, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Winnigirl83

Anyone know why there were police along Rt. 3 today (10/12)? They started at the intersection of Rt. 3 and Roller Coaster Rd and went all the way to Griddle in the Middle, with a few spots in between. At Griddle in the Middle, there was an officer with rifle.
Any info?

They caught the guy today on rte 3 in Meredith (not sure where)

10-12-2016, 11:47 AM	#1
Winnigirl83 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 112 Thanks: 38 Thanked 28 Times in 10 Posts	Police Along Rt. 3 Anyone know why there were police along Rt. 3 today (10/12)? They started at the intersection of Rt. 3 and Roller Coaster Rd and went all the way to Griddle in the Middle, with a few spots in between. At Griddle in the Middle, there was an officer with rifle. Any info?

10-12-2016, 12:12 PM	#2
KPW Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 378 Thanks: 710 Thanked 116 Times in 58 Posts	Wmur http://www.wmur.com/article/seriousl...ce-say/5496398 Saw this on WMUR???

10-12-2016, 12:43 PM	#3
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,949 Thanks: 80 Thanked 969 Times in 432 Posts	From the Laconia Sun FB page A manhunt appears to be underway near the town line between Meredith and Laconia. Police have closed a section of Route 3, from Rollercoaster Road in Laconia to the traffic circle in Meredith. Meredith Police are looking for a man wearing a gray long-sleeved T-shirt, blue jeans and a baseball cap. Belmont police were unable to confirm whether the subject of the manhunt is related to the shooting in that town yesterday. Update: Police are focusing their attention on the Vacation Escapes motel in Meredith. __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

10-12-2016, 01:05 PM	#4
mishman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 166 Thanks: 50 Thanked 81 Times in 39 Posts	massive traffic tie up I was caught in the detour and I have to say the young state trooper (he looked to be 16) at the traffic circle could have done a much better job not having a 45 second conversation with every third car coming around the circle. He alone caused the traffic mess to be much worse than it needed to be.

10-12-2016, 03:50 PM	#7
mishman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 166 Thanks: 50 Thanked 81 Times in 39 Posts	traffic delay I think the trooper should have just waved people forward and not engaged in a conversation when there was a two mile long jam on 106 caused in large part because of these long conversations. There is a time and place for conversation and this wasn't it. That's all I was saying.

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10-12-2016, 05:08 PM	#9
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 2,895 Thanks: 643 Thanked 2,153 Times in 900 Posts	Searching Looking for a shooter http://laconiadailysun.com/newsx/loc...lmont-shooting

10-12-2016, 07:31 PM	#11
HomeWood Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Clayton,NC / Sanbornton,NH Posts: 610 Thanks: 125 Thanked 136 Times in 74 Posts	It is also very possible that the junior Trooper was told or decided himself to keep traffic slow and take a closer look into the cars. They were looking for a shooting suspect after all.

10-12-2016, 07:54 PM	#12
SAB1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tuftonboro Posts: 1,165 Thanks: 182 Thanked 297 Times in 220 Posts	It's hard to believe if the police believe an active shooter is in the area that someone actually is irritated to be inconvienced for a period of time. Good grief the world has changed. People have no tolerance for anything anymore. By in large the cops know what they are doing. Why not give them the opportunity to do what they have been trained to do. Their lives are on line anytime these situations evolve.

10-12-2016, 09:30 PM	#13
gillygirl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 734 Thanks: 749 Thanked 299 Times in 198 Posts	Also, many travelers may not be local, and busy peeping at leaves. They are unfamiliar with the area, and ask more detailed questions. Do you want them to go away from the area with a sour taste in their mouths because the local police brushed them off with a quick response to their questions? __________________ GG

10-13-2016, 07:49 AM	#14
Not to Worry Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 191 Thanks: 93 Thanked 84 Times in 55 Posts	Mishman All he was doing was bitching about a traffic delay. He was not privy at that time to any more info than that and he commented that he wished the Trooper had moved things along a bit quicker and for that he gets beat up.

10-13-2016, 09:00 AM	#15
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,535 Thanks: 1,058 Thanked 652 Times in 363 Posts	Or, he could have been doing a cursory look in cars for the suspect? Whatever the reason, I think we all need to step back and realize the extremely difficult job they have to do.

10-13-2016, 05:22 PM	#17
mishman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 166 Thanks: 50 Thanked 81 Times in 39 Posts	Gees people lighten up a bit I was just making a comment. These were not quick conversations. All the cars around me were also irritated at the length and frequency of these conversations. I was making a constructive comment and don't need to be hanged for it!

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10-13-2016, 06:10 PM	#20
wifi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 1,321 Thanks: 282 Thanked 287 Times in 169 Posts	There was a rumor to the Meredith PD of the Belmont shooter in the woods on the south side of Pease road today. Meredith, SP and helicopter buzzing the area today.