Plainfield, NH

Town Resources

Plainfield Police Department
110 Main Street
Meriden, New Hampshire

Non emergencies -- Hanover Dispatch: (603) 643-2222
Town Hall Police Office phone number: (603) 469-3344
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Chief's Corner:

The Plainfield Police Department would like to make the public aware of burglaries in the area. Currently the department is working on three active cases. Two of the cases involve the perpetrators entered residential homes by force or unlocked entry and removing valuables.

We are asking the public to assist in keeping their eyes open during the day to vehicles parked in strange places or persons hanging around that seem out of place.

There are also numerous burglaries in the Upper Valley area when persons are entering unlocked cars, homes all hours of the day and night stealing electronics, camera equipment, jewelry and other valuable items.

We are asking everyone to be vigilant and to lock their homes and vehicles. If anyone has any information we urge them to contact the local police.

Unsolved Crimes:

The Plainfield Police Department along with NH Fish & Game Department are investigating a felony criminal mischief and theft complaint involving a snow machine left on the trail system off from Croydon Turnpike Road in East Plainfield. Police are asking for assistance in identifying the suspects that damaged and stole parts off from a snow machine that was stuck in the mud. Anyone with information, please contact the police at 603-469-3344
Update on the Gray homicide from 1982. Currently new evidence has become available and we are proceeding forward with testing. Our Officers and those of the State Police Major Crime Unit continue to work on solving this case.

Be Aware:

SCAMS

Jury Duty Scam Click here.
Walmart Money Order Scam Click here.
Mortgage and reverse mortgage scams are increasing.
The letters still flow from Nigeria asking for your bank account information and there are still some concerns about PayPal and EBay.

Remember if it sounds too good to be true then it probably is. Never give your account data, date of birth or social security number to anyone over the phone. Anyone with questions, please contact the department.

Police Chief:

Gordon A. Gillens, Chief of Police

Gordon started his Law Enforcement career in 1971 with the Windsor Police Department, leaving that department in 1985 to become the Chief of Plainfield. Over the last 21 + years as the Chief of the Department has seen a continued growth in the community yet he has maintained the department with strong fiscal responsibility. He continues his proactive approach to Community Policing with a strong emphasis on the youth in the community.
Gillens Named 2007 Officer of the Year

Officers:

Lawrence Dore, Master Sergeant

Lawrence started his Law Enforcement career with the Plainfield Police Department in 1975. He currently holds the rank of Master Sergeant. Lawrence is the department armorer and firearms instructor and Defensive Tactics Instructor. Lawrence in a detail orientated officer and has a strong connection to the community.

Anthony D. Swett, Corporal

Anthony started his career with the Plainfield Police Department is 1999. Anthony has been a great asset with his strong background in Motor Vehicle Industry and law. He is a certified State Motor Vehicle Mechanical Inspector, making him our resident expert.

Paul M. Roberts, Corporal

Paul began his career with Lebanon Police Department in 1982 where he achieved the rank of Commander of their Communications Center. He has worked for the Hanover, Lyme and Cornish Departments. He came to Plainfield Department in 1997 and currently holds the rank of Corporal. Paul is also a certified Police Prosecutor, Firearms Instructor, and BLS & First Aid Instructor. Paul has a strong background in computers and investigations.

Peter Begin, Patrolman

Peter started his career in the Windsor Vermont Police Department in 1997. He then went to the Hartford Vermont Police Department and subsequently transferred to the Lebanon Police Department. He came to the Plainfield Police Department in 2003. Peter has a strong background in banking and fraud investigations and has proven to be a valuable asset to the department.

Joshua Alden, Patrolman

Joshua began his career with the Haverhill Police Department in 1994. He currently is employed as a full time member of the Lebanon Police Department, holding the rank of Patrol Corporal. He became a member of the Plainfield Department in 2005. He is a graduate of Dartmouth College and has a strong background in the field of computers.

Plainfield, New Hampshire

Police Department

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