NH News Briefs 12-1-2025

One person is arrested following a pursuit that began in New Hampshire and ended in Maine. New Hampshire State Police asked for help from Maine troopers yesterday to stop a pickup truck driven by 44-year-old Matthew Olsen, who was speeding and driving erratically. He rammed a New Hampshire State Police cruiser and Maine police took over the chase once he got on Interstate 95. They were able to spin his vehicle out and catch him in Kittery. He’s facing charges and currently behind bars.

Prosecutors are asking for a review of the punishment handed down to a man who pleaded guilty to killing his sister and two nephews. Back in October, a judge ordered 19-year-old Eric Sweeney to serve three sentences of 60 years to life for his role in the murders that happened at a Northfield home in 2022. This sentence review could lead to an increased or decreased sentence. As it stands now, Sweeney is eligible for parole in his 70s.

Granite State drivers are feeling just a little bit less pain at the pump when it comes time to fill their vehicles. Triple A says the average cost for a gallon of regular fuel right now is two-94. That is down just one penny over the past week but is also two cents more than what motorists were paying at this time one month ago. Currently the national average is sitting at three-dollars per gallon.