James T. Boffetti, Deputy Attorney General Attorney General James Releases Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Allowing Firearm Dealer and Concealed Carry Gun Laws to Remain in Effect. Benjamin J. Agati, Senior Assistant Attorney General Michael S. Garrity, Director of Communications Concord, NH Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined a 25-state coalition lawsuit over a Department of Labor rule which would affect the retirement accounts of millions of people. For Immediate Release The Office of Attorney General does not make any promises, assurances, or guarantees as to the accuracy of the translations provided. 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. Thomas.T.Worboys@doj.nh.gov | (603) 271-1181 Telephone: 603-271-3658, letter urges Congress to pass legislation. For Immediate Release Mar 2, 2023 For Immediate Release: March 2, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney. 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Financial Analyst/Investigator Timothy E. Brackett and Investigator Eric W. Shirley, also of the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, investigated the matter based on a referral from Regency Home Health and the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services' Program Integrity Unit. "From oversold flights to operational disruptions, too often we see airlines shifting their problems onto their passengers," said Attorney General Formella. "Dollars and cents should be driving crucial and potentially risky investment decisions for people, and the policy objectives of an asset manager should not play a role. 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. This Google translation feature is provided for informational purposes only. Michael S. Garrity, Director of Communications 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. The rule would allow 401(k) managers to direct their clients' money to ESG (Environmental Social Governance) investments and runs contrary to the laws outlined in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). 2/5/2004 N.H. Securities Regulators Join SEC and New York Attorney General's Office in $225 Million Settlement with . 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. New Hampshire previously filed complaints against opioid manufacturers Purdue Pharma and Mallinckrodt. 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. 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. The New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles does not send unsolicited text messages to consumers. Please refer to the press release on the NH Department of Justice website. Mar 2, 2023. 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. New Hampshire Department of Justice33 Capitol Street | Concord, NH | 03301 Do not provide money or personal information over the phone or by email to someone you do not know. Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Multistate Coalition in Support of Medication Abortion at CVS, Walgreens Stores. Mr. Coppola was shot and killed during this incident. It also encourages Congress to consider shifting the authority for federal investigations of airline patron complaints from the US DOT to an agency more primarily focused on consumer protection, such as the U.S. Department of Justice or the Federal Trade Commission. New Hampshire Department of Justice33 Capitol Street | Concord, NH | 03301 On February 16, 2023, the Hillsborough County . Kate Giaquinto, Director of Communications , Duplicate Driver License or Non Driver ID, Apply For Your First Drivers License/Non Driver ID, FAQs Driver Licenses/Non Driver IDs/CDL, Duplicate Drivers License or Non-Driver ID Application (DSMV 637), Duplicate Certificate of Title Application (TDMV 18), Real ID: Required Documents for Application (DSMV 634A), Consumer Alert - Attorney General and Division of Motor Vehicles Warn About Reports of Scams Related to New Hampshire DMV. Around 9:52 p.m. on New Year's Day, Gilford police officers responded to Varney Point Road for a 911 call about a resident armed with a knife, the New Hampshire attorney general's office said . "That's been the focus of my administration from day one. 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. However, the "Google Translate" option may assist you in reading it in other languages. The New Hampshire Attorney General's office released a . It will also require significant improvements in how Walmart's pharmacies handle opioids, including complying with robust new oversight measures to prevent fraudulent prescriptions and flag suspicious prescriptions. A copy of this disclaimer can also be found on our Disclaimer page. State attorneys general have little to no authority in holding airline companies accountable for unacceptable behavior towards consumers. ", "The opioid crisis has devastated too many Granite State families," said Attorney General John Formella. Contrary to Congress's clear intent, these changes make it easier for fiduciaries to act with mixed motives. 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 Media Advisory. U.S. michael.s.garrity@doj.nh.gov | (603) 931-9375. Healthcare providers include, but are not limited to, hospitals, nursing homes, doctors, dentists, pharmacies, ambulance companies, and anyone else who is paid for providing healthcare services to Medicaid beneficiaries. December 14, 2022, Contact: It is anticipated that the briefing will last about half an hour. From the complaint: "[T]he 2022 Investment Duties Rule makes changes that authorize fiduciaries to and promote "nonpecuniary benefits" when making investment decisions. michael.s.garrity@doj.nh.gov | (603) 931-9375. The assault took place at the Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility in Berlin on Monday morning, the state Department of Corrections said in a news release. Michael S. Garrity, Director of Communications Jan 12, 2023. 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. Media outlets and the ACLU sued to get access to the list in 2018, and a new state law requires the attorney general office to gradually release the list. Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that Kayla MacArthur, age 29, of Berlin, New Hampshire, pleaded guilty in the 6th Circuit Court - District Division - Concord on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, to Theft by Unauthorized Taking, a class A misdemeanor. and the New Hampshire Attorney General's Office has been briefed. Portable Document Format (.pdf). The case involves one specific public-records request the ACLU of New Hampshire's pursuit of materials about a state trooper, Haden Wilber, who was fired in 2021. March 2, 2023, Contact: In another reported scam, a New Hampshire consumer reported receiving a text message from an individual that falsely represented they worked for the DMV and needed the consumer to text them back in order to update the consumers driving status. Press Releases Press Releases 2021 March 8, 2021 - Drug Arrest on Jewett St January 30, 2021 - Reported Gunshots 2020 October 9, 2020 - Belknap Mill Vandalism August 13, 2020 - Drug Arrest July 25, 2020 - Accident Rollercoaster Rd Fatal 2019 December 5, 2019 - Laconia Bypass Accident November 22, 2019 - Missing Person - Perez Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined a 25-state coalition lawsuit over a Department of Labor rule which would affect the retirement accounts of millions of people. February 21, 2023. By doing so, MacArthur caused New Hampshire Medicaid to incorrectly pay Regency Home Health $1,300. The Attorney General's Advisory Committee (AGAC) requested that the White Collar Fraud Subcommittee of the AGAC, under the leadership of U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Breon Peace (Chair), recommend relevant policies and procedures for consideration. Investigators released new details Monday about the search for missing 7-year-old New Hampshire girl Harmony Montgomery. Read the full press release athttps://www.doj.nh.gov/news/2023/20230217-hayes-medicaid-fraud.htm, 2023 State of New Hampshire All rights reserved, An official NEW HAMPSHIRE government website, Communication Access & Language Assistance, Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Substance Misuse, Resources for DHHS Providers, Small Business & Nonprofits, https://www.doj.nh.gov/news/2023/20230217-hayes-medicaid-fraud.htm, NH AG NEWS RELEASE: Stacey Hayes Arrested for Medicaid Fraud. The Unit also investigates and prosecutes cases of abuse or neglect of residents in health care facilities and board and care facilities and of Medicaid beneficiaries in noninstitutional or other settings. 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 read more Egg Harbor Charter School Leaders Indicted by Grand Jury After Allegedly Steering $115K Contract to School Founder's Side Business Mar 2, 2023 In one reported scam, New Hampshire consumers report receiving a text message claiming that the DMV is awarding the consumer with a cash prize for being a safe driver. michael.s.garrity@doj.nh.gov | (603) 931-9375. Press Releases . 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Strict laws placed in ERISA are intended to protect retirement savings from unnecessary risk. Telephone: 603-271-3658, https://www.doj.nh.gov/multimedia/index.htm. 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. Please note: Press releases issued prior to the launch of the new DHHS website will not include links to the previous site. The findings will be released regarding a fatal shooting incident that took place on April 9, 2022, in Derry, New Hampshire. John Kasich September 22, 2015 MARINE COMBAT VETERAN AND FORMER NH CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE WARD SCOTT THINKS JOHN KASICH SHOULD BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Do not reply to an unsolicited text message from someone you do not know. The text message encourages the recipient to click on a link in order to claim their cash prize. Telephone: 603-271-3658, https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/about-dhhs/advisory-organizations/nh-opioid-abatement-trust-fund-advisory-commission. The document's initial section was. Concord, NH --Attorney General Gordon J. MacDonald and Department of Employment Security Commissioner George Copadis announce that Allison Roy of Milton Mills, New Hampshire, was indicted on December 19, 2019, in Strafford County Superior Court, on one count of unemployment compensation fraud, a class A felony.The charges and allegations set forth in the indictment are merely accusations, and . Investigators had said previously that she was last seen in October of that year during a Manchester Two-thirds of the U.S. population's retirement savings accounts would be affected, totaling $12 trillion in assets. 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. New Hampshire filed complaints against the major national opioid distributors (McKesson Corp, Cardinal Health, and Amerisource Bergen). Do not click on a link contained in a text message from someone you do not know. michael.s.garrity@doj.nh.gov | (603) 931-9375 Any unsolicited text message that claims to be from the DMV is a scam. "My fellow attorneys general and I are working aggressively to hold accountable the companies that created and fueled this crisis. MacArthur is a former employee of Regency Home Health, LLC, a home health care company. Attorneys general reached a $450 million pre-bankruptcy settlement in that case and the New Hampshire Attorney General's Office is participating in the on-going bankruptcy process. Mr. Gagnon will be arraigned on these charges at a time and date to be determined in the Hillsborough County Superior Court Southern District. 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. This request comes after attorneys general have received thousands of complaints from outraged passengers, claiming airlines have failed in their service responsibilities, causing significant frustrations and unnecessary challenges. Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. ARRAIGNMENT: MONDAY, JAN. 30.2023 10 A.M., Courtroom 1 When hearing commences, no video or still cameras are permitted in the courtroom except for the pool assignment. Attorney General James Announces Price Gouging Rules to Protect Consumers and Small Businesses. Benjamin.J.Agati@doj.nh.gov | (603) 419-0124 Those cases were resolved when New Hampshire joined the attorneys' general multistate settlement under which New Hampshire will receive approximately $115 million over 18 years. I thank Attorney General Formella and the team at the New Hampshire Department of Justice for their continued work to improve distributor practices and ensure financial accountability for their actions. Visit nh.gov for a list of free .pdf readers for a variety of operating systems. 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. Specifically, Mr. Gagnon was indicted for purposely causing Robert Prest's death by striking him multiple times in the head and, in an alternative count, for knowingly causing his death while attempting to commit a robbery using a deadly weapon--a hatchet. New Hampshire reached a $40.5 million settlement with opioid manufacture Johnson & Johnson in early September. The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit investigates and prosecutes fraud by healthcare providers who treat Medicaid beneficiaries. Office of the Attorney General Phone Speak with a Consumer Specialist (617) 727-8400 Available 8am to 4pm, Monday through Friday. McLane Middleton has announced hiring of attorneys Jesse J. O'Neill and David C. Tencza. Concord, NH Attorney General John M. Formella announces that Kayla MacArthur, age 29, of Berlin, New Hampshire, pleaded guilty in the 6th Circuit Court District Division Concord on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, to Theft by Unauthorized Taking, a class A misdemeanor. Press Release - Endorsement: Marine Combat Veteran & Former NH Congressional Candidate Ward Scott Endorses Gov. If you would like to report a case of provider fraud or patient abuse, please contact the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit at (603) 271-1246. Thomas T. Worboys, Senior Assistant Attorney General 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. Read the full press release at https://www.doj.nh.gov/news/2023/20230217-hayes-medicaid-fraud.htm NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL. 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. "Addressing this opioid crisis head on means leaving no stone unturned in redesigning systems from the ground up," said Governor Chris Sununu. The charges and allegations against Mr. Gagnon are merely accusations, and he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Portable Document Format (.pdf). Joining General Formella are the attorneys general of Arizona, Colorado, Alaska, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Additional information is not expected to be released unless there are significant developments in "Airlines should take notice that we expect the U.S. air travel system to provide safe, accessible, affordable, and reliable service to all travelers and the federal government should give attorneys general the authority to vigorously investigate and prosecute violations of the law that impact consumers. CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE - Today, United States Attorney Emily Gray Rice and New Hampshire Attorney General Joseph Foster announced the formation of an inter-office team of experienced, career prosecutors targeting the prosecution of opiate overdose deaths in New Hampshire. State of New Hampshire v. Logan Clegg, 217-2022-CR-01226. New Hampshire has the third-highest rate of per capita drug overdose deaths nationwide. Nicholas A. Chong Yen, Assistant Attorney General. The DMV similarly does not award cash prizes. Similar scams have been recently reported in other states across the country. 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. February 16, 2023. Posted: January 13, 2022 Announcements 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.