MANCHESTER, N.H. — A Hillsborough County prosecutor from the special victims unit — a department focused on protecting abuse survivors — has been arrested following two incidents involving domestic violence, according to County Attorney John Coughlin.
Manchester Police reported that just before midnight Thursday, officers responded to a disturbance on Laurel Street where 35-year-old Thomas Rogers allegedly assaulted a woman he knows. Neighbors told News 9 that Rogers appeared intoxicated and also attacked a female neighbor, leading to a physical altercation. They added that Rogers has reportedly assaulted one of the women before.
Rogers was arrested and charged with simple assault–domestic violence. He was booked and released on bail around 2:30 a.m., with conditions including staying away from the victim’s home.
However, by 6:30 a.m., police were called back to the same address after a 911 hang-up call. Officers discovered that the previous victim had left, but Rogers had returned, violating his bail conditions.
He was arrested again, this time charged with breach of bail and stalking (notice of order). Rogers was booked and taken to Valley Street Jail, where he remains in custody.
The Hillsborough County Attorney’s Office released a statement through First Assistant County Attorney Shawn P. Sweeney:
“We are aware of the recent arrests involving one of our prosecutors in the special victims unit. This is a serious matter, and we take it very seriously. The integrity of our office and the safety of our community are our top priorities. We will allow the legal process to unfold and will cooperate fully with law enforcement. It is crucial that we uphold the principles of justice, irrespective of an individual’s position. We will not comment further on the specifics of the case to protect the integrity of the investigation.”
Rogers, who often handles domestic violence prosecutions, now finds himself facing similar charges. The special victims unit typically handles sensitive cases involving sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence.
