Press Release

Incident: DUI
Date: 05/26/2025 at 1535 hours
Location: Derby
Investigating Deputy: David Garces

Accused: Patrick Handy
Age: 35
City & State of Residence: Meredith, NH

Charges: DUI

Description:

On 05/26/2025 at 1535 hours, the Orleans County Sheriff's Department was notified by an off duty officer about an erratic operator on Route 5 in Derby driving towards Newport. With the assistance of Newport PD officers, the operator was stopped and checked for sobriety by Deputies. The operator was subsequently arrested and processed for DUI Drugs at the Sheriff's Office, prior to his release.

Court Date: 08/12/2025 0830 hours

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