Salem Police Order Shelter-in-Place During Search for Armed Fugitive
Salem, New Hampshire police ordered residents to shelter in place late Tuesday night while officers searched for an armed and dangerous fugitive with an escape warrant from the New Hampshire State Prison, according to boston25news.com. The suspect, identified as Daquahan Cromer, is wanted on multiple felony charges in Salem alongside his status as a fugitive from justice.
Local authorities released a photograph of Cromer late Tuesday as the search intensified. According to descriptions provided by law enforcement, Cromer stands 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighs approximately 215 pounds, and has a heavy build, a short dark beard, and short dreadlocks.
Search Perimeter and Neighborhoods Affected
The operational zone shifted as evening turned to night. Initially, officials asked residents in the Church Avenue area to shelter in place, as reported by boston25news.com. As the sweep expanded, police narrowed the advisory to anyone living within a one-mile radius of Millville and Taylor Street.
Additional local coverage from whdh.com noted that residents near Route 28 and Granite Avenue were also included in the shelter-in-place instructions. Police asked community members throughout these zones to stay indoors and immediately report any suspicious activity directly to the Salem Police Department.
Police Search for Cromer Near Millville Street
Cromer was last seen in the area of Millville Street near Taylor Street, wearing a white tank top and dark pants, according to whdh.com. While state prison escape warrants and multiple local felony charges prompted the heavy police response, officials have not yet disclosed specific details regarding how Cromer managed to evade custody or whether investigators believe he has access to a vehicle.
The shelter-in-place order remained active as of late Tuesday night, with local authorities urging residents to monitor official channels for developing updates as the search continues.
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