Citizens for a Strong New Hampshire commends NH Senate for standing their ground on “Stand Your Ground” legislation


Citizens for a Strong New Hampshire commends NH Senate for standing their ground on “Stand Your Ground” legislation
 
 
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(Concord – May 23, 2013) Today, the Senate voted 19-5 to lay HB 135 on the table, which would have repealed New Hampshire’s “Stand Your Ground” law.

Last month, when confronted about the House-passed repeal of “Stand Your Ground” legislation, Governor Hassan ran away from a representative of Citizens for a Strong New Hampshire and refused to answer questions. Video of this can be viewed here. She has since publicly said she supported the repeal.

Kristin Beaulieu, Director of Citizens for a Strong New Hampshire, released the following statement on the Senate’s decision to lay HB 135 on the table.
 
“Citizens for a Strong New Hampshire would like to thank all Senators who voted to not change the current ‘Stand Your Ground’ law.

“This law is important because it allows an individual to protect himself or herself from harm without having to retreat. If the Senate had passed HB 135 and repealed the ‘Stand Your Ground’ law, Granite Staters would not continue to have the same ability they currently have to protect themselves and their families from harm.”
 

Teens Robbed of I-pod/Cell Phone

 

MANCHESTER, NH- On Monday, February 11, 2013, at about 6:30 PM, Manchester Police responded to a Clay Street address for a report of a robbery.  On arrival, they met with two 16 year old Manchester teens who reported they had been the victims of a robbery a short time earlier on Somerville Street, near Belmont Street.

 

According to the boys, they were walking in the area when they were approached by two men, one of whom demanded their belongings, indicating his companion had a gun, although no gun was observed.

 

One of the boys surrendered his I-pod Nano and Galaxy S3 cell phone and the men left.  They were last seen leaving the area as passengers in an older, dark colored 4-door sedan operated by a third individual who was possibly wearing a red sweatshirt.

 

The first suspect was described as a white male in his forties, about 6’3” tall with a slender build and dark “stubble” on his face.  He was last seen wearing a dark colored vest and a green “beanie” style hat.  The second man, alleged to have possessed a gun, was described as a clean-shaven white male in his forties with an average height and build.  He was last seen wearing a camouflage shirt and khaki pants.

 

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Manchester Police Department at 668-8711.  Anonymous tips for cash rewards can be made through Manchester Crimeline at 624-4040 or online at manchestercrimeline.org.