Criminal Investigation

Tuftonboro, New Hampshire – New Hampshire State Police - Troop E and the Carroll County Attorney’s Office are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the area of Canaan Road at approximately 11AM today, August 23, 2022.

Earlier statements confirm a large police presence, which ultimately led to the arrest of one individual after an extended standoff.

The incident began when a Carroll County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a motor vehicle operated by a male individual known to that deputy. During the stop there was an apparent discharge of firearms. No one was struck or injured, and the male subject ultimately fled into an adjacent dwelling where he remained until he was taken into custody by law enforcement.

The circumstances surrounding what led up to the event, including the discharge of weapons, is ongoing and further information will be forthcoming to include the name of subject arrested and Deputy involved.

New Hampshire State Police was assisted by multiple agencies to include the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Tuftonboro Police Department, Effingham Police Department, Moultonborough Police Department, Wolfeboro Police Department and the Effingham Police Department.

This investigation is ongoing. If anyone has additional information, please contact Detective Sergeant Kempes Corbally at (603) 223-8928 or Kempes.R.Corbally@dos.nh.gov.