Grand jury returns assault indictments against Sanbornton & Laconia men

SUPERIOR COURT — A Belknap County grand jury has indicted a Sanbornton man who allegedly shot his son repeatedly in the lower extremities during an argument at his home on August 10.

Lloyd Steven Barnard, 61, of 228 Steele Hill Road was indicted last week on one count of first-degree assault, one count of second-degree assault and one count of reckless conduct.

Police said the altercation happened in the drive way of Barnard's home and the victim was struck by bullets from two guns — a .22 caliber handgun and a .45 caliber handgun.

During his initial hearing in the 4th Circuit Court, Laconia Division, Barnard's attorney indicated there was a potential self-defense claim. During his appearance Barnard had injuries to his head and face.

The grand jury also indicted a Laconia man for one charge of first-degree assault and two counts of second-degree assault.

Police said Carroll Akerman, 44, had been drinking on High Street with his alleged victim when the two got into a fight about 8 p.m.

Akerman allegedly struck the victim multiple times with the victim's own cane until a third man on the property was able to wrest it from him.

Police indicated Akerman has been drinking.

The grand jury also indicted Joseph Bavis, Jr. for possession of a controlled drug and three counts of theft by deception in Laconia; Judith Bayly was indicted for prohibited acts, Public Welfare; Daniel Brochu was indicted for theft by deception for an incident in Sanborton, and Kenneth Brosnahan was indicted for motor vehicle penalties after an arrest by the N.H. State Police.

Euclid Cantin was indicted for motor vehicle penalties for an incident in Laconia: Jeremy Carter was indicted for two counts of possession of narcotics and two counts of possession of narcotics with intent to distribute them for an incident in Belmont and Michael Carter was indicted for violation of the controlled drug act following an investigation by the Belknap County Sheriffs Department.

Caleb Catalano was indicted for possession of narcotics after being arrested by Laconia Police; Robert Celata was indicted for possession of controlled drugs after being arrested by Belmont Police; and Jon Daigle was indicted for possession of controlled drugs after his arrest by Belmont Police.

Amanda Fortin was indicted on three counts of possession of controlled drugs after a Belmont investigation; Philip Gross was indicted for one count of burglary and one count of theft by unauthorized taking after an Alton Police investigation; Brian Hardwick was indicted for one count of theft by deception after a Tilton Police investigation and Keith Lafoe was indicted for one count of violating the controlled drug act in Laconia.

Matthew Perkins was indicted for two violations of the controlled drug act after a Laconia investigation; Douglas Peters was indicted for three violations of the controlled drug act after an investigation by the Belknap County Sheriff's Department; Suzanne Richards was indicted for theft by unauthorized taking after an arrest by Gilford Police and Crystal Smith was indicted for two counts of violating the controlled drug act after an investigation by the Belknap County Sheriff's Department.

Henry Stanley was indicted for two counts of theft by unauthorized taking after an investigation by Tilton Police, Wendy Stevens was indicted for one count of theft by deception and one count of violation of Public Welfare; Bradley Swinton was indicted for one count of theft by unauthorized taking after his arrest by Gilford Police, and Scott Tripp was indicted for three counts of sales of a controlled drug.