AG: New Hampshire Press Releases

Saint-Gobain PFAS Water Connection Agreement

NH DES and Town of Londonderry reached agreement with Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics under the 2018 consent decree. Saint-Gobain will contribute approximately $1.71 million toward a $4.3 million watermain extension on High Range Road in Londonderry, enabling approximately 350 properties to connect to a community water system to address PFAS contamination.

Attorney General Formella Joins Coalition Urging Xylazine Act

New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella joined a bipartisan coalition of over 40 state attorneys general urging Congress to pass S. 545/H.R. 1266, the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. The legislation would classify xylazine (street name "tranq"), an animal tranquilizer increasingly mixed with fentanyl, as a Schedule III controlled substance. The coalition emphasizes that federal action is needed to help law enforcement track manufacturing and distribution while addressing the growing role of xylazine in overdose deaths.

State of New Hampshire v. Stephanie Beard Sentencing

The State of New Hampshire announced the sentencing of Stephanie Beard for second-degree murder and related charges in the death of John Glennon. Beard received a sentence of 28 years to life in prison, with credit for 1,405 days of pretrial confinement.

New Hampshire AG Secures WeChat Commitments on Fentanyl Money Laundering

New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella announced that WeChat has agreed to specific commitments to help U.S. law enforcement disrupt fentanyl-related money laundering on its platform. These commitments include deploying tools to identify illicit content and complying with lawful requests for account information.

State v. Brian Roberge - Plea of Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity

The State of New Hampshire announces that Brian Roberge pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity for the homicide of Jan Van Tassel. Following the plea, the court ordered Roberge committed to the secure psychiatric unit of the New Hampshire State Prison.

Daren Innie Sentenced for Drug and Firearm Charges

Daren Innie has been sentenced to 15 to 30 years in state prison for drug and firearm charges. The sentence includes convictions for Armed Career Criminal, Felon in Possession, and Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Distribute. This case involved significant seizures of fentanyl and methamphetamine.

NH AG Solves Nearly 40-Year-Old Cold Case with DNA Identification

The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office announced the identification of human remains found in Bristol, NH, in 1986. Using advanced forensic genetic genealogy, the remains were identified as Warren Kuchinsky, who was last known to be alive in the mid-1970s. There is no evidence of foul play.

New Hampshire AG Sues OneMain Financial for Lending Scheme

New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella, along with 12 other state Attorneys General, has filed a lawsuit against OneMain Financial, Inc. The suit alleges a nationwide scheme of charging consumers hundreds of millions of dollars in hidden fees and interest through deceptive add-on products. The AGs are seeking restitution, penalties, and injunctive relief.