Grafton County Sheriff’s Department Investigates Controversial Case Involving Former Lebanon Cop

Lebanon, New Hampshire – A judge has ruled that the threats made by a former Lebanon police officer against his ex-girlfriend do not qualify as criminal behavior. The decision was made by Judge Richard Smolenski of the Grafton County Sheriff’s Department. The case involved the ex-girlfriend’s allegations that the officer had made threatening statements during a heated argument. However, Judge Smolenski determined that the statements, although inappropriate and offensive, did not meet the legal threshold for criminal charges. The judge’s ruling highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement and the legal system in addressing cases … Read more