Saturation Patrol Results – Lakes Region Area

On the evening of Friday, June 16, 2023, Troopers assigned to the New Hampshire State Police Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Unit conducted a high-visibility DUI Saturation Patrol initiative in the Lakes Region area. This initiative was funded by the New Hampshire Office of Highway Safety in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and allowed for a larger contingency of Troopers to focus on traffic enforcement along major corridors in the Lakes Region area.

As a result of this enforcement effort by Troopers, a total of 58 traffic stops were initiated, resulting in the issuance of 13 citations and 48 warnings for various motor vehicle infractions. In addition, a total of 7 individuals were arrested or issued a summons to appear in court for various offenses as follows:

1. Anthony E. Parolin
   Age: 21
   City of Residence: Bridgewater, MA
   Location of Arrest: Meredith
   Charges: Driving Under the Influence – Alcohol, Speeding, Possession of Controlled Drugs
   Bail: Released on Personal Recognizance
   Court: 4th Circuit Court – District Division – Laconia on June 22, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.

2. Blake E. Starratt
   Age: 21
   Town of Residence: Raynham, MA
   Location of Arrest: Meredith
   Charges: Driving Under the Influence – Alcohol
   Bail: Released on Personal Recognizance
   Court: 4th Circuit Court – District Division – Laconia on June 22, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.

3. Keith J. Demers
   Age: 41
   Town of Residence: Bradford, NH
   Location of Arrest: Gilford
   Charges: Driving Under the Influence – Alcohol
   Bail: Released on Personal Recognizance
   Court: 4th Circuit Court – District Division – Laconia on June 22, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.

4. John P. Miller
   Age: 35
   City of Residence: Franklin, NH
   Location of Arrest: Laconia
   Charges: Driving Under the Influence – Alcohol, Speeding, Yellow Line Violation
   Bail: Released on Personal Recognizance
   Court: 4th Circuit Court – District Division – Laconia on June 22, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.

5. Sharissa Cyra
   Age: 33
   City of Residence: Manchester, NH
   Location of Arrest: Gilford
   Charges: Driving After Revocation or Suspension
   Bail: Released on Summons
   Court: 4th Circuit Court – District Division – Laconia on July 27, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.

6. Brian McPherson
   Age: 43
   City of Residence: Ormond Beach, FL
   Location of Arrest: Gilford
   Charges: Driving After Revocation or Suspension
   Bail: Released on Summons
   Court: 4th Circuit Court – District Division – Laconia on July 27, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.

7. Daniel Digiovanni
   Age: 47
   City of Residence: Fort Lauderdale, FL
   Location of Arrest: Gilford
   Charges: Reckless Operation
   Bail: Released on Summons
   Court: 4th Circuit Court – District Division – Laconia on July 27, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.

The New Hampshire State Police would like to encourage all motorists to make safe choices prior to getting behind the wheel and remind everyone that the problem of impaired driving is a preventable one. If you observe a suspected impaired driver, call 911 immediately and be prepared to provide your exact location to include street names and highway mile markers, a plate number and description of the vehicle involved, along with the details of your observations.