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4 hours ago
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Trial set for man accused in shooting Bedford officer in scuffle
A 40-year-old Nashua man who allegedly caused a Bedford Police officer to be shot in the leg after grabbing at his gun in January is set to go to trial early next year. Jared Masseur, 40, faces charges of resisting arrest, taking a gun from a law enforcement officer, first-degree assault with a deadly weapon, second-degree assault, felon in possession of a weapon, reckless conduct and interference with a police dog. Bedford's Police Chief Daniel Douidi and five other officers sat in the gallery at Hillsborough County Superior Court in Manchester as lawyers and Judge Amy Messer hashed out details for the trial, which is expected to last three days, and include expert testimony. A pre-trial hearing is set for March 12 and jury selection for March 23, according to the court docket. Masseur still has an opportunity to file a notice of intent to change his plea, but no deal has been reached. 'We have not made a response to the state's offer because we don't have all the evidence and medical records,' said Masseur's public defender, Delia McCarthy. According to a probable-cause affidavit in the Bedford case, Masseur had given police a false name when officers approached his tan 2006 Mercury Mountaineer parked behind a hotel on South River Road. Police told Masseur and a female they had 'reasonable suspicion to investigate loitering and prowling.' The area had been a target for recent thefts. Officer Joseph Wilhelmy hit Masseur twice with a stun gun as he attempted to flee, which did not appear to have any effect, according to the affidavit. Officer David Benway-Fongemie, who had just joined the department, was wounded by the gunshot. K-9 Odin was then brought in to assist, and Masseur allegedly wrapped his arm around the dog's neck. Prosecutor Patrick Arnold said the trial will likely include multiple expert witnesses, including a K-9 officer and medical experts. Arnold said Masseur could face up to 30 years in prison with multiple pending criminal cases. Masseur faces two other criminal cases in Hillsborough North (Manchester) on charges of being a felon in possession, receiving stolen property and being a habitual offender. In Hillsborough South (Nashua), he faces a case for being a felon in possession of a dangerous weapon. A motion to impose a sentence has been filed in that case. The other cases will be scheduled after the Bedford case. jphelps@
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30-04-2025
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Man indicted in connection to Bedford officer shot during struggle
A 40-year-old Nashua man who caused a Bedford police officer to be shot in the leg after grabbing at his gun in January will remain behind bars after being formally indicted. He faces charges of resisting arrest, taking a gun from a law enforcement officer, first-degree assault with a deadly weapon, second-degree assault, felon in possession of a weapon, reckless conduct and interference with a police dog. Jared Masseur waived arraignment Wednesday in Hillsborough County Superior Court and did not appear. Two other cases involving a felon in possession of a weapon were also set to be heard. A dispositional conference is set for June 5. According to a probable-cause affidavit in the Bedford case, Masseur had given police a false name when officers approached him in a 2006 tan Mercury Mountaineer parked behind the Country Inn & Suites on South River Road. Police told Masseur and a female they had 'reasonable suspicion to investigate loitering and prowling.' The area had been a target for recent thefts. Officer Joseph Wilhelmy tased Masseur twice as he attempted to flee, which did not appear to have any effect, according to the affidavit. Officer David Benway-Fongemie, who had just joined the department, was wounded by the gun shot. K-9 Odin was then brought in to assist with Masseur allegedly wrapping his arm around the dog's neck.
