Heroes of the Week: NH State Troopers Stop Car Exceeding 100 mph

This week's heroes are the New Hampshire State Police who were able to stop 2 teens who were speeding at dangerously excessive speed on an Interstate in southeastern New Hampshire.The driver was accused of driving 100+ mph and failing to stop for troopers Friday; and a passenger faces a possession charge.

 

Teens From Belmont, Mass., Charged After Chase With New Hampshire State Police On Interstate 95

Tony Schinella, Patch Staf, Sun, Aug 9, 2026

GREENLAND, NH — Two Bay State teens face charges after a chase with New Hampshire State Police on Interstate 95 on Friday night.

Just before 9:45 p.m., a trooper on the northbound side of the highway attempted to stop the driver of a 2021 Hyundai Elantra, “which was observed traveling more than 100 mph” in Greenland, according to a state police report. When the driver, later identified as Justin Jedry, 18, of Belmont, MA, was accused of refusing to stop, a chase ensued.

“(Jedry) exited the highway into Portsmouth, at which time the pursuit was discontinued in the interest of public safety,” the report stated. “Shortly after, troopers located the vehicle and again attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver refused to stop, and the pursuit was reinitiated.”

Troopers tried to stop the chase by blocking the vehicle, which resulted in minor damage to their cruisers.

“Ultimately, assisting Troopers deployed tire deflation devices, successfully concluding the pursuit,” the report stated.