UPDATE: A Massachusetts man has been arrested following a chaotic series of crashes in Portsmouth and Rye early Tuesday morning. Adam Krahe, from Beverly, Massachusetts, is now facing multiple felony charges after his truck caused significant property damage and disrupted traffic for over two hours.
The unsettling events began at around 9:30 a.m. when local law enforcement received reports of a smoking vehicle on Lafayette Road in Rye. Witnesses described seeing Krahe’s damaged truck, which prompted a swift response from various police departments, including the Rye Police Department and Portsmouth Police. Officers were forced to break a window to extricate Krahe after he refused to leave the vehicle.
Remarkably, no injuries were reported despite the mayhem. However, the property damage was extensive, and authorities are continuing to investigate. The collaborative efforts among local and state police, including support from the New Hampshire State Police, North Hampton Police, and the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Department, received praise from officials for their prompt actions.
Krahe now faces serious charges from three separate police entities: two counts of felony reckless conduct, two counts of felony criminal mischief, two counts of misdemeanor criminal conduct, reckless operation, and a violation related to a traffic control device. After his arrest, he was taken to a hospital for evaluation before being released on bail.
His court appearance is expected in March 2024, as authorities continue to assess the full impact of this incident. As this story develops, residents and local officials are left to grapple with the aftermath of a morning that turned chaotic in a matter of moments.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
