Police Arrest Hampton Man After High-Speed Pursuit
A 42-year-old man faces multiple felony charges following a pursuit that ended with a crash in Manchester.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Law Enforcement
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Andrew Mcinnes of Hampton was arrested on October 24, 2026, after fleeing from a high-speed vehicle pursuit that crossed multiple jurisdictions. The incident concluded in Manchester when his vehicle struck a guardrail and he attempted to flee on foot.
Why it matters
This pursuit involved significant public safety risks, as the suspect reached speeds of 100 mph before officers successfully utilized tire deflation devices to end the chase.
Andrew Mcinnes faces two counts of felony reckless conduct and misdemeanor charges including aggravated DWI and resisting arrest. He is currently detained at Rockingham County Jail pending a court appearance.
The players
Andrew Mcinnes
The 42-year-old Hampton resident is the suspect facing felony and misdemeanor charges following the vehicle pursuit.
Joshua Farmer
A state trooper who participated in the apprehension of the suspect using a K-9 unit.
Soka
The K-9 partner of Trooper Joshua Farmer who assisted in the arrest of the suspect following the vehicle crash.
The details
After the 2013 Nissan Altima crashed into a guardrail, Trooper Joshua Farmer deployed K-9 Soka to apprehend Mcinnes as he attempted to escape on foot. The pursuit originally began on I-95 and continued through Candia, where law enforcement officers deployed tire deflation devices to intercept the vehicle.
Timeline
The police incident began at 11:50 p.m. on Oct. 24, 2026.
Andrew Mcinnes was officially arrested on Oct. 24, 2026.
A scheduled court appearance in Brentwood is set for Oct. 26, 2026.
Legal Context
The charges filed against Mcinnes reflect the standard application of New Hampshire reckless conduct statutes regarding high-speed evasion. Prosecutions of this nature are common in cases where fleeing motorists create substantial risks to public safety.
The incident concluded safely without reported injuries to local bystanders after the vehicle struck a guardrail. Residents should remain aware that high-speed pursuits remain a high-priority enforcement area for local agencies.
The takeaway
High-speed pursuits create extreme danger for both the driver and the surrounding community. Drivers should prioritize stopping for law enforcement immediately to avoid escalating a situation into felony criminal charges.
What happens next
Andrew Mcinnes is scheduled for a court appearance in Brentwood on October 26, 2026.
Further reading
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