NH Authorities Identify 3 Officers Injured in Cross-Border Chase

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New Hampshire authorities have identified the three law enforcement officers who were injured during a pursuit of a Vermont woman last week. The chase began in Jefferson, NH, when Marisa Levesque, 42, of Groton, VT, allegedly stole a truck, hit multiple police cruisers, and led police on a chase that crossed state borders before she was stopped with spike strips in Barnet, VT. The injured officers were New Hampshire State Troopers Jeremy Brann and Andrew Eastman, as well as Littleton Police Officer Timothy Monahan, all of whom were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

Why it matters

High-speed police chases across state lines raise concerns about public safety and the coordination required between law enforcement agencies to safely apprehend suspects. This incident highlights the risks officers face in these dangerous situations and the need for robust training and protocols to minimize harm.

The details

According to authorities, the chase began on Route 115 in Jefferson, NH, on Friday afternoon. Levesque allegedly stole a truck and hit multiple police cruisers before leading officers on a pursuit that crossed into Vermont. She was eventually stopped with spike strips in Barnet, VT. During the chase, Levesque's vehicle collided with the cruisers of Troopers Brann and Eastman, as well as Officer Monahan's vehicle, resulting in minor injuries to all three officers.

• The chase began on Friday afternoon on Route 115 in Jefferson, NH.
• Levesque was stopped with spike strips in Barnet, VT.

What’s next

Levesque will be extradited to New Hampshire, where she faces multiple felony charges, including first-degree assault with a deadly weapon, reckless conduct with a deadly weapon, and disobeying a police officer.