On Tuesday 8/12/25, police in Keene were involved in an extended standoff with an armed individual who remained in his vehicle, culminating in officers shooting and killing him, as reported by officials from the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office.
The man was identified as David Ward, 57, from Keene. Officials stated that Keene police initiated a traffic stop on Ward’s vehicle in the parking lot near TD Bank, located at the intersection of West Street and Gilbo Avenue. Investigators noted that Ward was accompanied by a woman in the vehicle. Shortly after the traffic stop, the woman exited the car and moved away, while Ward remained inside.
Authorities learned that Ward was armed and later observed him with a firearm. Consequently, police took measures to secure the area, leading to the standoff. Footage obtained by News 9 depicted law enforcement officers in tactical gear surrounding a silver car outside the bank, with officers aiming their weapons at a man in the driver’s seat and issuing commands.
The man was then seen closing the car windows and lighting a cigarette. During the standoff, officials reported that Ward refused to disarm and exit the vehicle. Around 8 p.m., as troopers were positioned around the car, gunfire erupted, according to the attorney general’s office. A News 9 crew present at the scene heard the shots, and shortly thereafter, yellow crime scene tape was erected around the parking lot and nearby areas.
Officials indicated that several rounds struck the armored vehicle of the New Hampshire State Police SWAT Unit. Subsequently, investigators reported that five troopers discharged their weapons at the car, hitting Ward, who was later declared dead.
The attorney general’s office stated that an autopsy revealed Ward died from multiple gunshot wounds, with his death classified as a homicide. The officers who fired at Ward were members of New Hampshire State Police, officials said. No law enforcement officers were injured.
The Vermont Army National Guard is receiving recognition for a public service announcement that won an award last year. Guard members who took part — along with the radio and television producers involved — were acknowledged by the Vermont Association of Broadcasters and the commander of the Vermont National Guard, Maj. Gen. Gregory Knight, during a ceremony held at Camp Johnson on Tuesday. In recent years, the Vermont National Guard has encountered growing recruitment difficulties; however, Knight indicates that there has been improvement in the past few months.
In the early hours of Tuesday, shortly before 4:30 AM, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks attended to an incident at Grace Cottage Hospital situated in Townshend, Vermont. Following the investigation, Robert M. Moores, a 27-year-old resident of Winhall, Vermont, was arrested. Moores has been summoned to appear in the Vermont Superior Court – Windham County, Criminal Division on October 7th to respond to the charge of Disorderly Conduct.
The Mount Washington Observatory is receiving a $1.5 million federal funding increase to support its weather forecasting and research efforts from the highest peak in the Northeast. This summit is renowned for recording the highest wind speeds in the nation, and the Observatory conducts studies on this distinctive weather throughout the year. During a visit on Tuesday, New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen inaugurated a new 13-person PistenBully tracked vehicle, which will transport visitors to the Observatory during winter. In addition to the PistenBully, the $1.5 million funding has also been allocated for new equipment to further the research.
A small yet potentially hazardous cyanobacteria bloom has been identified along the northern shore of Forest Lake, leading state officials to advise swimmers and boaters to avoid the affected region. The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services confirmed the bloom’s presence after it was initially reported on August 6. From the observer’s perspective, between 50% and 75% of the lake’s surface was visible, but the bloom itself was limited to less than 5% of the waterbody. The growth appeared as fine particles suspended in the water. Cyanobacteria, commonly referred to as blue-green algae, naturally occur in freshwater but can proliferate quickly under suitable conditions. Contact with the water may lead to health issues for both humans and animals, ranging from mild skin irritation to severe illness. Children and pets are particularly vulnerable.
The average price of gasoline in Vermont is currently $3.08 per gallon, which is a decrease of 1.2 cents from last week’s price of $3.09 per gallon. Yesterday, the lowest price recorded in the state was $2.65 per gallon, while the highest reached $3.25 per gallon, resulting in a price difference of 60.0 cents per gallon. On a national level, the average gasoline price has decreased by 2.7 cents per gallon over the past week, now averaging $3.08 per gallon.
WTSA SPORTS FOR THURSDAY AUGUST 14th 2025
THE ASTROS BEAT THE REDSOX LAST NIGHT 4 – 1. THE SOX HAVE THE NIGHT OFF AS THEY RETURN TO FENWAY ON FRIDAY TO START A 3 GAME SERIES WITH THE MARLINS.
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