Queen City Woman Arrested Again for Driving Under the Influence After Concord Crash

Nicole Roy, previously convicted of DUI, faces new charges after allegedly driving off the road and into a snowbank

Mar. 15, 2026 at 10:18pm

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A 37-year-old woman from Manchester, New Hampshire, Nicole E. Roy, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after a crash in Concord in January. This is Roy's second DUI offense, as she was previously convicted of DUI in Hooksett District Court two years ago.

Why it matters

Repeat DUI offenders pose a significant risk to public safety, and this case highlights the ongoing challenges communities face in addressing drunk driving and holding offenders accountable. The incident also raises questions about the effectiveness of the state's DUI laws and whether additional measures are needed to prevent such repeat offenses.

The details

According to the police report, around 4:30 pm on January 31, officers responded to a report of a crash on Airport Road in Concord. The caller stated that the driver, a woman, had driven into a snowbank and smelled of alcohol. The officers found a 2014 Subaru Forester with airbag deployment and significant damage. The driver, identified as Nicole E. Roy, exhibited signs of impairment, including bloodshot and glassy eyes, thick and slurred speech, and the smell of alcohol. Roy initially claimed her ex-boyfriend was calling her, causing her to drive off the road, but later admitted to smoking cannabis earlier that day. She refused a field sobriety test and was arrested and taken to the police station, where she continued to display a range of emotions and unsteadiness on her feet.

  • On January 31, 2026, the crash occurred around 4:30 pm on Airport Road in Concord, New Hampshire.
  • On February 2, 2026, Roy pleaded not guilty to the charges.
  • On February 5, 2026, Roy was granted a public defender.

The players

Nicole E. Roy

A 37-year-old woman from Manchester, New Hampshire, who was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after a crash in Concord. She was previously convicted of DUI in Hooksett District Court two years ago.

Concord Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the crash and arrested Nicole E. Roy on DUI charges.

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What they’re saying

“I asked her what happened and she spoke too softly for me to understand her. She then told me her ex-boyfriend was calling her, and she drove off the road.”

— Reporting Officer

“When asked if she had anything to drink, Roy said she had not. The officer then asked if she had hit her head or were injured and she said no, due to wearing a seatbelt.”

— Reporting Officer

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Nicole E. Roy out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges communities face in addressing repeat DUI offenders and the need for stronger measures to prevent such incidents and protect public safety. It raises questions about the effectiveness of the state's DUI laws and whether additional steps are required to hold offenders accountable and deter future drunk driving.