Overnight DUI patrols net 10 arrests, including wrong-way driver on Spaulding

Scene of early morning arrest of wrong-way driver in the city of Dover (NHSP photo)

DOVER - A State Police DUI Saturation Patrol along Interstate 95 and Route 16 late Thursday into this morning netted 10 arrests including a wrong-way driver on the Spaulding Turnpike in Dover.

According to a Dept. of Safety press release, around 1:25 a.m. today Troopers responded to a report from concerned motorists of a wrong-way driver on Route 16 in the City of Dover. While responding to scene Troopers encountered a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, being operated by Donald P. Mulligan Jr., 47, of Dracut, Mass., traveling in a northerly direction in the southbound lanes of travel of Route 16 in the vicinity of Exit 9. In an effort to mitigate the risk to the public Trooper John Harris, of the New Hampshire State Police Troop A Barracks positioned himself near Exit 9 and utilized tire deflation devices, successfully deflating two of the tires on the Jeep.

Moments later, the Jeep came to a stop on the shoulder of the highway at which time Trooper Harris, assisted by other Troopers, converged on the location of the Jeep and arrested Mulligan without further incident. Further investigation revealed that Mulligan was impaired. As a result, he was charged with Reckless Conduct (Class B Felony) and Driving Under the Influence of Liquor (Class B Misdemeanor).

Mulligan was released on on personal recognizance bail pending an appearance in the Strafford County Superior Court. Based upon his level of impairment, Mulligan was retained in protective custody at the Strafford County House of Corrections.

All aspects of the wrong-way driver incident remains under investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed this event or has further information pertaining to this investigation is asked to contact Trooper Harris at John.M.Harris@dos.nh.gov.
With the upcoming Labor Day weekend just ahead, the New Hampshire State Police are urging motorists to make safe choices prior to getting behind the wheel and remind everyone that the problem of impaired driving is a preventable one. If you are a member of the motoring public and observe a suspected impaired driver, call 911 immediately and be prepared to provide your exact location to include street names and highway mile markers, a plate number and description of the vehicle involved, along with the details of your observations.

Other arrests made during the saturation patrol include:

Jeffrey D. Barr

Age: 65

Town of Residence: Ashland, Massachusetts

Location of Arrest: Interstate 95 - Seabrook

Charges: Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Liquor

Court: 10^th Circuit Court - District Division - Hampton, September 28, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.

Kyle T. Hannan

Age: 40

City of Residence: Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Location of Arrest: Lafayette Road - North Hampton

Charges: Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of Liquor

Court: 10^th Circuit Court - District Division - Hampton, September 28, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.

Collin R. Perreault

Age: 21

City of Residence: Somersworth, New Hampshire

Location of Arrest: Route 16 - Dover

Charges: Reckless Operation

Court: 7^th Circuit Court - District Division - Dover, October 13, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.

Renee M. Meagher

Age: 34

Town of Residence: Newmarket, New Hampshire

Location of Arrest: Route 16 - Rochester

Charges: Negligent Driving

Court: 7^th Circuit Court - District Division - Rochester, October 16, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.

Robert F. Beisler Jr.

Age: 29

City of Residence: Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Location of Arrest: McKinley Road - City of Portsmouth

Charges: Operating After Revocation or Suspension - Subsequent Offense and Operating Without a Valid License - Subsequent Offense

Court: 10^th Circuit Court - District Division - Portsmouth, September 18, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.

Kelly Cristina Rodrigues Da Costa

Age: 32

City of Residence: Lowell, Massachusetts

Location of Arrest: Interstate 95 - Hampton

Charges: Operating Without a Valid License

Court: 10^th Circuit Court - District Division - Hampton, November 16, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.

Ruben Babino Valdiviezo

Age: 36

City of Residence: Lowell, Massachusetts

Location of Arrest: Interstate 95 - Hampton

Charges: Disobeying An Officer and Operating After Revocation or Suspension

Court: 10^th Circuit Court - District Division - Hampton, November 16, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.

Christopher Waterman

Age: 27

Town of Residence: West Paris, Maine

Location of Arrest: Interstate 95- Hampton

Charges: Operating After Revocation or Suspension - Subsequent Offense

Court: 10^th Circuit Court - District Division - Hampton, October 12, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.

Ronald D. Escobar

Age: 29

City of Residence: Somersworth, New Hampshire

Location of Arrest: Route 16 - Dover

Charges: Alcohol Ignition Interlock Circumvention, Operating After Revocation or Suspension, License Prohibitions, Operating Without a Valid License, and Stopping/Standing/Parking Prohibited

Court: 7^th Circuit Court - District Division - Dover, October 13, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.