Three Arrested in Lebanon Encampment on Drug, Trespass Charges

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Three individuals were arrested in Lebanon, New Hampshire after police discovered a large, established encampment containing significant amounts of debris, including rotting food, clothing, hypodermic needles, and other trash near the Connecticut River. The three suspects, Nichole Rogers, Shannon Barry, and William Spinks, were found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl and were charged with a variety of drug and trespass offenses.

Why it matters

The discovery of this encampment and the subsequent arrests highlight the ongoing challenges that communities face with issues of homelessness, substance abuse, and illegal camping on public and private lands. This incident raises questions about how local authorities can balance public safety concerns with providing support and resources for vulnerable populations.

The details

Police responded to a report of a campsite located between the former Stateline Sports building and the Connecticut River on Bridge Street. At the scene, they found a large, established encampment containing significant amounts of debris, including rotting food, clothing, hypodermic needles, and other trash. Three individuals were located at the scene: Nichole Rogers, 42, admitted that a portion of the property belonged to her; Shannon Barry, 38, and William Spinks, 45, were found inside a tent within the encampment. During the investigation, officers located drugs and drug paraphernalia within the tent, with Barry found in possession of suspected methamphetamine and Spinks found in possession of suspected fentanyl.

• The incident occurred on April 14, 2026 at approximately 8:25 a.m.

What’s next

Barry and Spinks were released on personal recognizance and issued a summons to appear June 15 in Lebanon District Court. Rogers was held on $500 cash bail and later turned over to the Grafton County House of Corrections.