Loudon Police Report 35‑Year Sentence in Local Case; Bike‑week and Speed Study Enforcement Results

Police Chief Dana Flanders told the Board of Selectmen that a local aggravated assault case resulted in a jury conviction and a lengthy prison sentence. “Austin Liberty was sentenced to 35 years to New Hampshire State Prison,” Flanders said; the chief added the sentence carries a condition that could reduce the term by five years, meaning at least 30 years would be served under current terms.

Flanders also briefed the board on traffic and enforcement statistics. A speed summary for northbound Hollow Root Road showed an average speed of 14.51 miles per hour and about 348 cars per day at the sign location; the weekly total for June 24–30 was 2,438 cars. Flanders said a southbound study remains to be completed.

On motorcycle enforcement during recent “bike week” demo rides, the department documented 58 stops and issued 14 citations, roughly one in four documented stops. Flanders said the highest recorded speeds during enforcement were in the 70s and low 80s mph and that some stops were not logged as formal calls when officers instead intervened informally.

The chief described the month of June as “very, very, very busy” and said staffing and operations remained under strain as the summer season increased visitor traffic. The board took no formal action on these reports but asked for follow‑up data on the southbound Hollow Root Road study and continued enforcement updates.