Vehicle Pursuit, Interstate 89 - Concord/Hopkinton

On August 18, 2021 at approximately 1418 hours, Trooper Jacob Plourde of NHSP Troop D attempted to stop a motor vehicle on Interstate 89 northbound in the City of Concord, NH for a vehicle failing to stay within its lane.  The vehicle was identified as a 2016 Mazda CX-5, Color black.

The vehicle refused to pull over and a motor vehicle pursuit ensued. The pursuit continued on I89 reaching speeds between 80 and 90mph. The suspect vehicle took exit 7 driving on Route 103 driving towards Hopkinton. Shortly thereafter, the pursuit was discontinued near the Warner/Hopkinton Town line due to speed and unsafe driving. The suspect vehicle was located minutes later in a ditch on the side of 103.

The operator was identified as Tracie Anne Plodzik , age  54, Grantham, NH.

Plodzik was taken into custody without further incident. She was the only occupant in the vehicle.

Plodzik was charged with Driving while Intoxicated – Subsequent, Aggravated DWI, Disobeying a Police Officer, and Lane Control.  She was bailed on personal recognizance.  Plodzik is scheduled to be in the 6th Circuit Concord District Court on September 10th, at 0800 hours for her arraignment.

Anyone with information regarding the vehicle pursuit to contact Trooper Jacob Plourde at 603-223-4381 or via email at jacob.j.plourde@dos.nh.gov.