Goffstown Police Department

Investigations

The Detectives Division is currently manned by three detectives. They are Detective Sergeant David Moloney, Detective Matt Hozeny and Detective Thomas Hammond.

Investigations are very labor intensive. Cases require an enormous amount of time and resources. Most complicated cases and all major crimes are handled in this Division, which include child abuse and neglect, sexual assaults, identity theft, drugs, gambling, burglary, robbery, white-collar and vice crimes.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMANTS
Detectives also manages the department's confidential drug and informant services. If you have information about criminal activity and would like to remain anonymous, you can make your call to the Investigative Services Division with assurance that your call and information will remain confidential.

CRIME PREVENTION and COMMUNITY SERVICE
All Goffstown Officers are involved in the Crime Prevention and Community Services Programs. They set up events in the Town such as the annual Public Safety Day and are available for talks and demonstrations for school and civic organizations. It is everyone's responsibility to prevent crime. You should constantly be alert to your surroundings and be vigilant about locking doors to your home and car. Teach children proper skills in avoiding dangerous situations. Our officers are available for group talks or other interested parties.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
All officers and communications specialists are trained in domestic violence matters. The Investigations Division and the Legal Bureau may provide further assistance to you while the case is being investigated and while it makes it way through the court system. For further information of domestic violence, please refer to: http://www.nhcadsv.org/

EVIDENCE
Lieutenant Marcoux, Detective Moloney and Officer Hull handle the department's evidence room. If you are the victim of a crime, and you need to contact the department to recover items used as evidence in your case you should contact either of these officers to schedule a meeting for the return of your property. Please call 497-4858 to make the appointment or to leave a message.

JUVENILE SERVICES
Child in Need of Services (CHINS) are handled as priority cases as are any case dealing with children. The Department will seek services for your child depending on their needs, whether it be within the Community or through the State of NH.

Referrals may be made to the Legal Bureau for children who are deemed delinquent. The Goffstown Police Department works with juveniles and their parents/guardians in trying to resolve conflicts.

For more information about CHINS petitions vs. Delinquent petitions.

A CHINS petition is for a child under the age of 18 who has either committed an offense that would not have been a crime had the child been 17 years old; or found to be in need of care, guidance, counseling, discipline, supervision, treatment, and rehabilitation. CHINS can also apply to HABITUAL truancy, or children that HABITUALLY run away.A Delinquent child is one who commits an act, that if he/she were an adult, the act would be classified as a misdemeanor or felony. A delinquent child is anyone under the age of 17. At age 17 they will be treated as an adult.

CRISPIN'S HOUSE provides services to area youth and works towards preventing delinquency, substance abuse, and provides partnerships and support.

SAFE SCHOOL ACT
The SSA requires schools to report to the police certain activities, such as assault, arson, drugs, alcohol, theft, threats, criminal mischief and possession of weapons. Most cases are resolved with a call to a parent to make them aware of the report. If further action is needed, the child may receive counseling or may be referred to diversion or court through the Legal Bureau.

VICTIM AND WITNESS SERVICES
Detectives will keep you informed of the progress of the case. They may advise you of special services that may be available.