CANTERBURY, New Hampshire – On July 29, 2023, at approximately 7:18 a.m., Trooper Romig of the New
Hampshire State Police Troop D barracks observed a Silver 2016 Chevrolet Cruze without a rear license plate traveling north on I-93 in Canterbury.
After Trooper Romig exited the crossover, the vehicle increased its speed to 124 MPH while passing vehicles in a reckless manner. The vehicle then took Exit 18 and Trooper Romig attempted to stop the vehicle at the stop sign at the base of the off-ramp. The vehicle took off, passing a stopped vehicle on the right. The vehicle ran the stop sign and continued westbound on West Road at a high rate of speed.

A pursuit ensued during which the operator of the vehicle continued driving in a reckless manner before
eventually stopping and fleeing on foot into a residence. The suspect, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was taken into custody without further incident. The suspect was identified as:
Steven SEAMAN
Age: 22
Bethlehem, NH
SEAMAN was subsequently charged with Disobeying an Officer, Reckless Conduct, Unregistered Vehicle, Failure to Display Plates, and a Stop Sign Violation. SEAMAN was bailed on his own personal recognizance and is due to appear in Concord District Court. New Hampshire State Police Troop D was assisted by the Special Enforcement Unit utilizing the State Police aircraft, the Merrimack County Sheriff’s Office, and the Canterbury Police Department.
If anyone has information regarding this incident, please contact Trooper Brett Romig at (603) 223-4381 or Brett.A.Romig@dos.nh.gov.