Londonderry Sex Offender Indicted on Rape, Gun Charges

Rockingham County Superior Court Roundup includes several other criminal cases

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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A grand jury in Rockingham County, New Hampshire recently indicted several individuals on various criminal charges, including a 34-year-old Londonderry man named Vodie K. Bishop who was charged with aggravated felonious sexual assault, felon in possession of a dangerous weapon, criminal threatening with a deadly weapon, and failure to comply with sex offender registry requirements.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of monitoring and prosecuting repeat offenders, especially those with prior convictions for sexual assault. The indictment raises concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of the sex offender registry system in preventing further crimes.

The details

According to the indictment, Bishop was accused of coercing a woman to submit to sexual penetration by threatening to hurt her friends, while holding a gun, on October 18, 2025 in Londonderry. Bishop was also accused of possessing a firearm after being convicted of felonious sexual assault in Hillsborough County in 2013. Additionally, he was charged with failing to register with police in October 2025 as required by the sex offender registry.

  • On October 18, 2025, the alleged sexual assault and criminal threatening incident occurred in Londonderry.
  • In September 2013, Bishop was convicted of felonious sexual assault in Hillsborough County.
  • In October 2025, Bishop was accused of failing to register with police as required by the sex offender registry.

The players

Vodie K. Bishop

A 34-year-old Londonderry resident who was indicted on charges of aggravated felonious sexual assault, felon in possession of a dangerous weapon, criminal threatening with a deadly weapon, and failure to comply with sex offender registry requirements.

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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)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Vodie K. Bishop out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of monitoring and prosecuting repeat offenders, especially those with prior convictions for sexual assault, and raises concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of the sex offender registry system in preventing further crimes.