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Former Portsmouth Police Sergeant Accused of Violent Assault and Racist Remarks in Incident with Bank Executive

Portsmouth, New Hampshire – Former Portsmouth police sergeant Aaron Goodwin is facing allegations of a violent assault on Mamadou Dembele, a local bank executive, according to court documents filed by Assistant Strafford County Attorney Joachim Barth. The incident, which occurred in November outside Gilley’s Diner, involved Goodwin reportedly slamming Dembele to the ground and causing him to suffer a concussion. Goodwin’s sister-in-law, Shannon Goodwin, also allegedly hurled racial slurs at Dembele and other bystanders. The …

Doorbell Camera Captures Terrifying Moment 10-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot in Portsmouth

Portsmouth, Virginia – A tragic incident unfolded in broad daylight on Friday, as a 10-year-old boy lost his life to gun violence in Portsmouth. Details captured on a doorbell camera shed light on the aftermath of the shooting, revealing a heart-wrenching scene moments after the fatal incident. Authorities have taken 31-year-old Shawnday Ross into custody in connection with the shooting, charging her with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. As the investigation unfolds, police …

Tragic Fire in Portsmouth Claims Mother’s Life as She Fights to Save Children from Blaze

Portsmouth, Virginia – Tragedy struck a Portsmouth neighborhood as a woman lost her life in a devastating fire that engulfed a duplex, trapping several residents on Friday night. The incident unfolded before 9:45 p.m. at a single-story duplex on Neville Street, between Manteo and Shelby streets. Portsmouth Fire Rescue and Emergency Services (PFRES) rushed to the scene upon receiving reports of people trapped inside the burning building. Neighbors recounted the heroic efforts of the mother …