Manchester Police Arrest Man for Indecent Exposure

Officers took a local man into custody after he was seen walking naked along River Road on Sunday.

Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Law Enforcement

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Manchester police arrested 33-year-old Devin Alley on Sunday following a struggle with officers who responded to reports of a man walking naked. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Manchester police arrested 33-year-old Devin Alley following reports of a naked man walking on River Road. The suspect was taken into custody after a brief struggle with responding officers.

Why it matters

The incident required police intervention after the suspect allegedly failed to follow initial commands and resisted arrest. Authorities are working to maintain public order following reports of the suspect walking through the area.

Devin Alley, 33, remains in custody following his arrest on charges of indecent exposure and resisting arrest. The investigation remains active as authorities review the circumstances of the encounter.

The players

Devin Alley

He is a 33-year-old Manchester resident who was taken into custody by local authorities.

Manchester Police

The local agency responsible for investigating the reports and executing the arrest on River Road.

The details

Police were alerted to the situation at 5:30 p.m. when calls began coming in regarding a man walking naked. After failing to stop for officers, Alley was apprehended following a physical struggle and was ultimately booked on the two charges.

Timeline

  1. October 25, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. was when police began receiving reports of the incident.

Legal Context

This arrest follows standard procedures under New Hampshire's public indecency statutes regarding conduct in residential areas. Such enforcement actions are common measures used by local departments to address behavior that violates public safety and order ordinances.

The incident on River Road led to a police response that disrupted the local area during the Sunday evening hours. Residents are encouraged to contact authorities if they encounter similar suspicious activity in their neighborhoods.

The takeaway

Maintaining awareness of public surroundings is essential for personal and community safety. Residents should report unusual behavior to local police immediately to help maintain order in public spaces.

Further reading

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Source note: This article includes information reported by NBC Boston.

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