Motor Vehicle Crash / Felony Arrest - Stoddard

On October 16, 2021, at approximately 3:46 pm, troopers from the New Hampshire State Police-Troop C responded to a reported serious crash on Rte. 9 between the intersections of Rte. 123 in Stoddard. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2005 VW Jetta, driven by, Gregg A. Stockman, Age 42, Pembroke, NH, was traveling eastbound when it crossed the center line, striking a 2018 Dodge Ram driven by, Bernard R. Kierce, Age 67, Winchester, NH.

Prior to the crash, the Jetta had been observed operating erratically while traveling eastbound on Rte. 9. While both vehicles sustained significant damage, there were no serious injuries as a result of the crash.

Troopers arrested Stockman at the scene, charging him with Reckless Conduct with a Deadly Weapon (Felony-B), and Violation of a Protective Order (Misdemeanor-A). Stockman was held at the Cheshire County House of Corrections and will be arraigned on Monday, October 18th at 1:00PM in Cheshire County Superior Court.

The State Police were assisted at the scene by the Antrim Police Department, Stoddard Fire Department, DiLuzio Ambulance, and New Hampshire Fish and Game.

This crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Trooper Thomas Byrne via Troop C dispatch at (603) 223-8494, or by email at Thomas.J.Byrne@dos.nh.gov.