Suspected Dover drug death would be sixth of 2018
DOVER — A 30-year-old man's death is being investigated by city police and the state medical examiner as a suspected overdose, according to police.
Scott Herterich died Monday. At approximately 8:44 p.m., Dover police and fire and rescue personnel responded to Herterich’s residence on Hubbard Road after a family friend reported finding him unresponsive. Herterich was found to be deceased.
If Herterich’s death is confirmed as a drug overdose, it will be the sixth of 2018 in Dover, which had 13 suspected drug-related deaths in 2017, police said.
If you or someone you know is experiencing an addiction-related crisis or looking for support, Dover police encourage you to visit SOS Recovery Community Organization at 4 Broadway in Dover. The center is open Monday from noon to 8 p.m., Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. They can also be reached at (603) 841-2350. The NH Statewide Addiction Crisis Line is available 24/7 at 1-844-711-4357 (HELP).
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Dover Police Department at (603) 742-4646. Anonymous tips may be called into the Dover Crimeline at (603) 749-6000 or reported via dovernhcrimeline.org.
