Rochester transient and fugitive nabbed in Nashua

Grant W. Ohlson (Rochester Police photo)

NASHUA - The U.S. Marshals Service NH Joint Fugitive Task Force announced on Christmas that Oct. 26 "Fugitive of the Week" Grant William Ohlson was arrested in Nashua.

A public tip led Nashua Police Officers to the corner of East Hollis and Allds streets where the Strafford County Superior and Rochester District Court fugitive was identified and taken into custody.

Ohlson, 43, a longtime Rochester transient, was wanted for failing to appear for an arraignment in a case where he is alleged to have smuggled fentanyl into the Strafford County Jail. In addition, Ohlson had active warrants for theft, probation violations, and criminal trespass.

Despite strong ties throughout Strafford County, Ohlson found his way to Nashua where he was able to lay low for almost two months.

In addition to the four arrest warrants, Ohlson may face additional felony charges, as his arrest on Sunday yielded evidence of additional criminal behavior that is still being looked at by the Hillsborough County Attorney's Office.

"The Nashua Police Department did an admirable job responding quickly to the public tip and taking a reckless fugitive, who was actively committing more crimes, off the streets," said Deputy U.S. Marshal Andy Grillo. "The Fugitive of the Week program is meant to empower all aspects of the community, and here is an example of an empowered citizen using the most reactive law enforcement entity available to them to bring a consequential case to its safe and effective resolution."

Ohlson had been aired as the "Fugitive of the Week" with several media outlets including The Rochester Voice and prominently featured on the internet.