On Feb. 10 at approximately 5:10 a.m., Manchester Police were dispatched to 141 West St. for a report of a child needing medical attention.
When police arrived, no one answered the door, but officers could hear a child inside. Due to the concern for a child, police breached the door. Inside, officers located a man sitting on a bed with two young children. It was determined that the man, identified as 33-year-old Raymond Punturieri had made the call, however he was talking incoherently and was unable to give police any information.
In the bedroom where the children were found officers saw more than 100 needles, many of which were uncapped. The needles were scattered on the night stand and floor, and a few were even on the bed where the children were laying. Police also located other drug paraphernalia in the room. The children were removed from the apartment and taken to a local hospital.
It was also reported that there had been a domestic incident involving a woman earlier in the night.
Punturieri was charged with Reckless Conduct with a Deadly Weapon (2 counts) (F), Endangering the Welfare of a Child (2 counts), Simple Assault (DV), Criminal Threatening (DV), and Resisting Arrest. He also had an outstanding warrant from another agency. Punturieri is currently being held without bail.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please call the Manchester Police Department at 603-668-8711. You may also contact the Manchester Police Crime Line at 603-624-4040 to provide an anonymous crime tip.