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NH Man Placed 'Simulated Explosives' Under Car, Police Say

MANCHESTER, N.H. (CBS) – Police in New Hampshire arrested a man they say placed a "simulated explosive device" under a person's car.

Manchester Police were called to Morning Glory Drive just before 3 a.m. on Wednesday for a report of a suspicious device.

Patrick Durgin
Patrick Durgin. (Image Credit: Manchester Police)

The device was safely removed from the vehicle.

Police arrested 26-year-old Patrick Durgin and charged him with placement of a simulated explosive, which is a Class A felony. During Durgin's arrest, officers also charged Aleana Haselton with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and simple assault on a police officer.

Manchester Police said there is no threat to the safety of the community.

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