MERRIMACK, N.H. (WHDH) - A New Hampshire man who police say made threats against a business in Merrimack on Friday was allegedly found to be in possession of two guns — including an AR-15 rifle — when officers spotted him driving by the building, officials said.
Officers responding to a report of criminal threatening at Lifeline Ambulance said they learned that former employee, identified as Corey Godinez, of Derry, had made threats of violence against staffers and indicated “he had enough firepower to take people out, and that he did not care how many people got hurt.”
“I don’t think it would be a stretch to say our officers prevented an active shooter event from happening,” said Merrimack Police Captain Matthew Tarleton.
While officers were on scene, they spotted Godinez’s vehicle drive by the building and stopped him and placed him into custody. A search of the vehicle allegedly uncovered a loaded handgun and an AR-15 rifle with multiple loaded magazines and additional ammunition.
“Had the person not filed the report in a timely manner we might be having an entirely different conversation right now,” Tarleton said. “If we can say anything to the public, it’s file reports. Because you never know.
“Mr. Godinez is no longer an employee of LifeLine Ambulance Service. We can’t comment further on internal personnel matters at this time.” a Lifeline spokesperson said in a statement. “Lifeline Ambulance Service appreciates the work of the Merrimack Police, and we are cooperating fully with their investigation.”
Godinez was held on preventative detention and is expected to be arraigned Feb. 18 in Hillsborough County Superior Court on charges of first-degree assault, attempted second-degree assault, and criminal threatening. He was also charged with harassment, loitering, and prowling.
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