10 Arrested During Everett Turnpike Saturation Patrol in New Hampshire

State police crackdown leads to multiple charges, including impaired driving and suspended licenses

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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As part of a 'high-visibility patrol aimed at impaired and aggressive drivers', New Hampshire State Police arrested 10 people and issued 68 citations during a saturation patrol on the Everett Turnpike on Sunday night. The arrests included charges such as outstanding warrants, suspended registrations, operating after suspension, and impaired driving.

Why it matters

The Everett Turnpike is a major highway connecting southern New Hampshire to the Boston metro area, and this crackdown by state police highlights ongoing concerns about impaired and reckless driving in the region. The arrests also demonstrate the challenges law enforcement faces in dealing with repeat offenders who continue to drive despite having their licenses suspended.

The details

During the saturation patrol, troopers stopped 115 vehicles and made 10 arrests, including Rene Johnson for an outstanding warrant, Nikkita Noy Thoueithaisong for a suspended registration, and several others for charges related to operating a vehicle with a suspended license. Other arrests included charges for possession of marijuana, reckless driving, and impaired driving.

  • The saturation patrol took place on Sunday night.

The players

New Hampshire State Police

The state law enforcement agency that conducted the saturation patrol and made the arrests.

Rene Johnson

A 46-year-old Manchester resident arrested on an outstanding bench warrant.

Nikkita Noy Thoueithaisong

A 21-year-old Nashua resident arrested on a charge of suspended registration.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

This crackdown by New Hampshire State Police highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in dealing with impaired and reckless driving, as well as the need for continued efforts to address repeat offenders who continue to drive despite having their licenses suspended.