10/23/2024
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Rindge Police Department
Press Release
October 23, 2024
In the early morning hours of Sunday, October 20, 2024, attempts were made by local youth to toilet paper the Rindge Town Common. Rindge Police had previously received information that the action would take place and performed targeted surveillance of the area. As a result, two individuals were arrested and over 1,000 rolls of toilet paper were seized. In addition, three juveniles were taken into protective custody, one of which was charged with Possession/Use of To***co by a Minor.
Simultaneously, a tire fire was set near the intersection of Route 119 and West Main Street. An Arson/Criminal Mischief investigation has been opened.
Grant Mathias Ketola, age 18, was charged with: Loitering/Prowling, Unlawful Activities – Littering, Disobeying an Officer, Criminal Mischief, Resisting Arrest/Detention and Possession/Use of To***co by a Minor.
William David Barlow, age 20, was charged with Criminal Mischief, Unlawful Activities – Littering, Disobeying an Officer, Loitering/Prowling and Possession/Use of To***co by a Minor.
Both were released on personal recognizance bail are scheduled to be arraigned in the 8th Circuit – District Division – Jaffrey Court at 8:15 a.m. on November 20, 2024.
At this time, the investigations relating to both incidents are ongoing. Attempts are being made to identify other involved parties and additional charges are likely, pending the outcome of multiple search warrant applications for electronic devices seized from the scene.
NO additional information will be released at this time.
Witnesses or persons having information pertaining to these incidents are encouraged to contact the Rindge Police Department directly at (603) 899-5009 or through Cheshire County Dispatch at (603) 355-2000.
Officer Samuel Kelley (603) 899-5009 ext. 35 [email protected]
Officer Jacob Stone (603) 899-5009 ext. 34 [email protected]
Chief Rachel Malynowski [email protected]