Around New England

Bait and Switch on Online Sneakers Sale?

Matthew McDonald

An 18-year-old Merrimack, New Hampshire resident has been charged with theft by deception by police, who say he advertised a $250 pair of sneakers online and accepted payment from an unidentified female but then switched the sneakers in the box to a much cheaper pair. When she tried to reach him, he blocked all her calls, police say.

Around New England

Fetus = Person in New Hampshire on January 1

Matthew McDonald

A new state statute defines a fetus at least 20 weeks old as a person in cases of homicide — with an exemption for abortion. But a fetus can be a victim of murder, manslaughter, and negligent homicide in other cases in New Hampshire come Monday, January 1.

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