Crime & Safety
New Hampshire SWAT Standoff Today Oct 27: Armed Suspect Surrenders After 5 Hours
Pittsburg, NH – An overnight police standoff in northern New Hampshire ended peacefully early Tuesday, Oct. 27, after authorities responded to a reported domestic violence assault, heard a gunshot and
By Claire Benton · 2026-10-27T17:27:03.364Z
Pittsburg, NH – An overnight police standoff in northern New Hampshire ended peacefully early Tuesday, Oct. 27, after authorities responded to a reported domestic violence assault, heard a gunshot and evacuated a woman and several children from a property.
According to New Hampshire State Police, troopers from Troop F responded to Pittsburg around 10:46 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, following a report of a domestic violence assault.
While investigating, troopers requested assistance from U.S. Border Patrol agents to help secure the scene.
When Border Patrol personnel arrived, they heard a gunshot, prompting authorities to request additional resources, including the New Hampshire State Police SWAT Unit and officers from the Colebrook Police Department .
Investigators identified the suspect as Derrick Chase, 32, of Pittsburg, who had allegedly barricaded himself inside a garage on the property.
A woman and several children were also discovered inside a nearby home, leading officers to coordinate their safe evacuation.
Police temporarily closed nearby roads while securing the surrounding area and awaiting specialized tactical resources.
Standoff Ends Without Injuries
At approximately 4:13 a.m. Tuesday, Chase peacefully surrendered and was taken into custody without further incident.
Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported during the encounter.
Chase faces a felony charge of reckless conduct with a deadly weapon, along with misdemeanor charges of endangering the welfare of a child, simple assault and obstructing the report of a crime or injury.
State police said Chase declined the services of a bail commissioner and was transported to the Coos County Department of Corrections.
He was scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday.
Personnel from 45th Parallel EMS and the Pittsburg Fire Department also assisted at the scene.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Trooper Jeremy Brann at 603 846 3333 or Jeremy.C.Brann@dos.nh.gov .
The charges are allegations, and Chase is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.