February 20, 2026

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ROCKINGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
High Sheriff Charles Massahos
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

On Thursday February 19, 2026, the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Marshals Service Joint Fugitive Task Force arrested:

Randy Elwell
Age: 31
Raymond, NH

Sheriff’s Deputies and Deputy U.S. Marshals went to the residence to arrest Mr. Elwell on warrants for, Felon in Possession of a Deadly weapon, Criminal threating with a Deadly Weapon X4 and Marital- Non-Support.

During the operation, Mr. Elwell refused to comply with lawful orders to vacate the residence and subsequently barricaded himself in a bedroom. To ensure a resolution without further escalation, law enforcement deployed OC (Oleoresin Capsicum) into the structure. After a short standoff, Sheriff’s Deputies and Deputy U.S. Marshals entered the home and arrested Mr. Elwell. In addition to the original warrants, Mr. Elwell has been charged with Resisting arrest, Breach of Bail and Stalking.

The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Raymond Police and Fire Departments as well as the United States Marshals Service District of New Hampshire for their assistance in this matter.

Mr. Elwell is being held without bail at the Rockingham County Jail.

Questions should be directed to Major Christopher Bashaw 1-603-679-2226.