Former Concord Woman Tried to Grab Cop’s Gun: Report

GILFORD, NH – A local woman now living in Manchester was arrested on Friday on numerous charges including allegedly trying to grab a police officer’s gun, according to the Manchester Information Facebook site.

Ashley S. Hodgdon, 25, of Douglas Street in Manchester, was arrested on July 15, 2016, and charged with two counts of simple assault, two counts of disobeying a police officer, taking a firearm from a law enforcement official, reckless conduct, resisting arrest, and driving under the influence.

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According to police, Hodgdon was stopped for a vehicle equipment violation and alleged distracted driving. During their interaction with her, police allegedly observed possible alleged drug impairment.

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“When police told her to get out of her car, Hodgdon started the vehicle and fled the scene onto Lake Shore Road, leading police on a low-speed chase onto the Route 3 and 11 Bypass and then onto Route 106 toward Loudon, according to authorities,” according to the report.

New Hampshire State Police, on Route 106 duty for New Hampshire Motor Speedway events, reportedly used stop sticks in an attempt to stop Hodgdon. She allegedly lost control of her vehicle, skidded, and stopped.

While trying to arrest her, she allegedly kicked and punched officers and attempted to grab one of their firearms, according to the report.

Hodgdon, according to reports on Concord NH Patch, was arrested in January and March of this year on theft and drug charges – fentanyl – as well as bench warrants, after allegedly stealing copper, gift cards, loose change, and spices. In September 2015, she was arrested for criminal mischief and default or breach of bail conditions for allegedly smashing the windshield of a man’s vehicle. The previous month she was arrested for operating without a valid license. She was convicted of the same charge in March 2012.

Read the full report at the Manchester Information website.