Concord, NH – Attorney General John M. Formella and State Police Colonel Mark B. Hall announce that this morning, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, members of the New Hampshire Cold Case Unit—in conjunction with New Hampshire Department of Justice investigators, the New Hampshire State Police Major Crime Unit, the Claremont Police Department, and the Newport Police Department—began executing court-authorized search warrants in Newport, New Hampshire. The search activity poses no danger to the public and consists of a search for physical evidence.

Investigators are continuing their search at this time and anticipate that these efforts will be ongoing throughout the day. To preserve the integrity of these investigations, no additional information will be released at this time.

While today demonstrates the State’s dedication to investigating unresolved cases, the Attorney General cautions against speculating or drawing any conclusions from these efforts. Officials ask that the public respect the privacy of residents in the area and stay off private properties in and around the search activity as the investigation continues.