Felon Fugitive Wanted On Probation Violation: New Hampshire Department Of Corrections

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The New Hampshire Department of Corrections is asking for help finding a 65-year-old fugitive named Eben Noyes Lambert, who is wanted on a parole violation for allegedly absconding from supervision. Lambert has an extensive criminal history, including charges related to weapons, assault, bail jumping, and drug manufacturing.

Why it matters

The search for Lambert highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in monitoring and apprehending repeat offenders who violate the terms of their probation or parole. This case raises questions about the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in preventing recidivism and ensuring public safety.

The details

According to the alert from the New Hampshire Department of Corrections, Lambert is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and 180 pounds, with brown eyes and partially gray hair. He has no known aliases, tattoos, or scars. Lambert was previously convicted on charges such as felon in possession of a dangerous weapon, bail jumping, criminal threatening, violation of protective orders, simple assaults, and manufacturing controlled drugs. The department has warned that Lambert has "dangerous and violent tendencies."

• Lambert's criminal history dates back to the early 1990s.
• In July 1999, Lambert was charged with felon in possession of a dangerous weapon in Keene and pleaded guilty, receiving a suspended sentence.
• In 2004, Lambert was accused of several felon in possession of dangerous weapon, felonious sexual assault, and simple assault charges in Cheshire County, with many of the charges being nolle prossed.
• In February 2007, Lambert pleaded guilty to two simple assault and two felon in possession charges, receiving one and a half to four year sentences, partially suspended, with 326 days pretrial credit. He also pleaded guilty to a bail jumping charge and received a suspended sentence.

What’s next

The New Hampshire Department of Corrections is asking the public to contact them at 603-271-1804, the Concord district office at 603-271-2268, or the police if they see Lambert, as he should not be approached directly.