February 16, 2023. Mar 2, 2023 For Immediate Release: March 2, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney. Press Releases . Attorney General James Releases Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Allowing Firearm Dealer and Concealed Carry Gun Laws to Remain in Effect. NEWS RELEASE Contact: Public Information Office Phone: (603) 892-4478 105 Pleasant Street Email: pio@doc.nh.gov . Read the full press release at https://www.doj.nh.gov/news/2023/20230217-hayes-medicaid-fraud.htm Four major national settlements with major pharmacy chains CVS and Walgreens, and with opioid manufacturers Teva and Allergan have been announced and are under consideration by the Attorney General's office, with decisions expected by the end of the year. On February 16, 2023, the Hillsborough County . Similar scams have been recently reported in other states across the country. Do not provide money or personal information over the phone or by email to someone you do not know. Personal Care Assistant Pleads Guilty to Theft by Unauthorized Taking In that incident, a private citizen exchanged gunfire with Christopher Coppola (age 43) outside the private citizen's home, and three officers from the Derry Police Department who responded to that active shooter situation subsequently also exchanged gunfire with Mr. Coppola. News and Events | NH Division of Motor Vehicles Mar 2, 2023. Anyone relying on information obtained from Google Translate does so at his or her own risk. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, January 3, 2022 John Farley Appointed as U.S. Attorney for the District of New Hampshire by Attorney General Merrick Garland CONCORD - John J. Farley was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland to serve as the United States Attorney for the District of New Hampshire effective January 1, 2022. Federal law currently places the central responsibility for addressing violations of airline consumer protection with the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT), but the agency has not kept up with the escalating issues. The agreement will provide New Hampshire with $15.5 million over the next year to fund treatment and recovery services to people struggling with opioid use disorder. Jan 12, 2023. Press Releases | Laconia, NH Federal law has long required fiduciaries to place their clients' financial interests at the forefront, and that is something that should not change.". Telephone: 603-271-3658, letter urges Congress to pass legislation. A copy of this disclaimer can also be found on our Disclaimer page. Do not click on a link contained in a text message from someone you do not know. Contrary to Congress's clear intent, these changes make it easier for fiduciaries to act with mixed motives. employers and patients with options for lower cost and high quality health care services," Formella said in a Friday news release . Opioids have caused more than 500,000 overdose deaths in the U.S. over the past two decades and in recent years opioid deaths have soared to record levels, around 80,000 a year nationwide, due to a continuing addiction wave now largely being fueled by fentanyl. The Office of Attorney General does not make any promises, assurances, or guarantees as to the accuracy of the translations provided. Office of the Attorney General Phone Speak with a Consumer Specialist (617) 727-8400 Available 8am to 4pm, Monday through Friday. ", "The opioid crisis has devastated too many Granite State families," said Attorney General John Formella. Telephone: 603-271-3658, https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/about-dhhs/advisory-organizations/nh-opioid-abatement-trust-fund-advisory-commission. Concord NH - Attorney General John M. Formella and Director Elizabeth A. Bielecki announce that the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has received multiple reports of scammers contacting New Hampshire consumers by text message, impersonating DMV employees. Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that Stacey Hayes, age 49, of Hudson, New Hampshire, has been indicted for theft and Medicaid fraud in connection with fraudulent claims for n. Date: February 21, 2023 Press Release NH DHHS Claremont District Office to Remain Closed through March 15, 2023 Due to Water Damage In transparency watershed, full 'Laurie List' of N.H. cops with NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL. On February 16, 2023, the Hillsborough County Grand Jury - Southern District returned indictments charging Mr. Gagnon with one count of attempted murder for shooting Carlos Quintong with a firearm with a purpose that the crime of murder be committed. New Hampshire Department of Justice33 Capitol Street | Concord, NH | 03301 We are committed to bringing much needed funding to fight the opioid crisis in New Hampshire.". Attorney General Bonta Establishes First-Ever Post-Conviction Justice Unit within the California Department of Justice. Please contact the Public Information Office at (603) 271-9389 for more information. Asset managers should not have an automatic green light to just start directing trillions of U.S. retirement dollars into ESG investments without their clients' directing them to, and that's exactly what they'll get starting next week if we don't stop this," said Attorney General Formella. The New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles does not send unsolicited text messages to consumers. For Immediate Release The letter urges Congress to pass legislation that would authorize state attorneys general to enforce both state and federal consumer protection laws governing the airline industry. Do not reply to an unsolicited text message from someone you do not know. One inmate suffered serious. The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office said the investigation to date has narrowed the window of Harmony's disappearance to a period of under two weeks in 2019. michael.s.garrity@doj.nh.gov | (603) 931-9375 A copy of the final report, as well as images and video recordings presented at the briefing, will be available on the Department of Justice website, https://www.doj.nh.gov/multimedia/index.htm, at the start of the briefing. New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella announces that Robert Gagnon, age 45, has been indicted on multiple charges in connection with the shooting of Carlos Quintong, age 44, in Brookline, and the murder of Robert Prest, age 83, in Lyndeborough, both on November 23, 2022. PDF NEWS RELEASE - nh.gov "That's been the focus of my administration from day one. Concord, NH Attorney General John M. Formella announces that a press briefing will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., at the Incident Planning and Operations Center (IPOC) Media Room, 110 Smokey Bear Boulevard in Concord, New Hampshire. For Immediate Release Mass relay dial 7-1-1 and connect via main number. Investigators released new details Monday about the search for missing 7-year-old New Hampshire girl Harmony Montgomery. John Farley Appointed as U.S. Attorney for the District of New United States Attorneys' Offices Monitor Selection for Corporate The New Hampshire Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a right-to-know case that could have major implications for police transparency in the state. All rights reserved. Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that a press briefing will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., at the Incident Planning and Operations Center (IPOC) Media Room, 110 Smokey Bear Boulevard in Concord, New Hampshire. The settlement with Walmart includes court-ordered requirements to tightly monitor, report, and share data about suspicious activity related to opioid prescriptions as a stopgap against so-called pill-mill doctors, as well as to prevent patients from seeking multiple prescriptions for opioids. 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For Immediate Release Finally, Mr. Gagnon was indicted on three counts of theft by unauthorized taking for knowingly obtaining or exercising control over three items: a Jeep SUV owned by Brian LaCroix of Peterborough; a firearm owned by Mr. Prest; and Mr. Prest's BMW sedan. Both filed for bankruptcy protection. For Immediate Release - New Jersey Office of Attorney General Concord, NH New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella announces that Robert Gagnon, age 45, has been indicted on multiple charges in connection with the shooting of Carlos Quintong, age 44, in Brookline, and the murder of Robert Prest, age 83, in Lyndeborough, both on November 23, 2022. All USAO Press Releases - United States Department of Justice Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that Stacey Hayes, age 49, of Hudson, New Hampshire, has been indicted for theft and Medicaid fraud in connection with fraudulent claims for non-emergency medical transportation services. A "watershed" moment for New Hampshire The release of these names completes a two-stage process for disclosure as required by legislation passed in 2021. AG objects to Dartmouth, GraniteOne Health hospital merger | New By doing so, MacArthur caused New Hampshire Medicaid to incorrectly pay Regency Home Health $1,300. August 31, 2022, Contact: Consumer Alert - Attorney General and Division of Motor Vehicles Warn Robert Gagnon Indictments | News Releases | NH Department of Justice Attorneys News Items per page February 22, 2023 Man Pleads Guilty for Sexually Assaulting a 14-Year-Old and Strangling a Dating Partner U.S. Attorney Sellinger Announces Implementation of New Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy Forsage Founders Indicted in $340M DeFi Crypto Scheme Concord, NH - New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella announces that Robert Gagnon, age 45, has been indicted on multiple charges in connection with the shooting of Carlos Quintong, age 44, in Brookline, and the murder of Robert Prest, age 83, in Lyndeborough, both on November 23, 2022. However, the "Google Translate" option may assist you in reading it in other languages. Mr. Coppola was shot and killed during this incident. 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