cigarettes before leaving the scene. 30-year-old jason crawford appeared in court this morning in manchester on several charges that included first degree assault and robbery. after allegedly beating the 81-year-old owner of this maple street market wednesday afternoon. >> the complaints allege a very violent attack on an elderly store owner. we are concerned with this type of behavior not only for the store owner safety but public safety as well. victim was pistol whipped and beaten with a fire extinguisher during the robbery. when police reviewed the surveillance video they identified thomas ford jr. as the suspect. he was arrested on thursday morning. but police say as they further analyzed the images with people who specialize in computer and video surveillance forensics, they noticed something on the right hand of the suspect in the

on the suspect. mr. ford does not have a tattoo. at that moment we informed mr. ford of what our findings were. however looking through our computer system we were able to identify jason crawford, 30 years of age, as the subject with a matching tattoo. reporter: the charges against ford were dropped, though he does face other unrelated charges. draw ford was ordered held today on $75,0 confident that mr. kraw information is the subject that committed the robbery and assault. reporter: i spoke with the owner today, he did not want to go on camera, he is still recovering from his injuries. tom: a captain with the keene fire department was found guilty today on prostitution charges.

arrested in july after police investigated a woman who placed an ad for prostitution online, they say her phone included communications with the phone belonging to the keene fire department. diluzio was given a 12 month suspended sentence if he completes a treatment program. jennifer: dartmouth hitchcock has announced it will be laying off as many as 460 employees. the c.e.o. says the layoffs are necessary after learning of a 12 million-dollar middle of october. governor hassan also released a statement saying in part, quote, i am directing the state's rapid response team to provide all possible assistance to affected workers. tom: tonight manchester first responders are speaking out about the drug crisis through a letter. the police commission wrote it and it now has the backing of the city's police and fire chiefs. kristen carosa joins us live now to explain.

candidates run going for governor, comments the police commission says are untrue and misleading and they are asking for them to stop. the manchester police commission issued the two-page letter with the goal of setting the record straight about how the city is dealing with the heroin epidemic. >> one of the police commissioners expressed their concern with how the city of manchester is being portrayed through the political process. reporter: the letter says, it serves no one to make false claims about the problem political arena. >> the commission itself is made up of republicans, democrats, it's not a political issue and they assured us of that. reporter: the letter references comments about the use of the national guard in manchester as analysts. and says any representation that there's any street presence is, quote, patently false. the lower goes onto say despite political claims that crime has risen 19% in manchester, the truth is that the latest statistics show crime has

>> to hear somebody say that you have lost the city or the city is lost, you know, that's disappointing. reporter: the letter also talks about the progress that's being made in dealing with the drug crisis. the letter highlights the success of the manchester's safe station program which helps people struggling from addiction find help. >> right now we're about 450 people coming through our program in the last few months. half the people who come in here are from other parts of the city, some florida. so obviously there's a huge need throughout the state and we're happy to help. reporter: if you'd like to read the letter for yourself, head to wmur.com. kristen carosa, wmur news 9. jennifer: the hot steamy weather today sending many people to the beach in homes of cooling off. that's are we fine jennifer crompton now with why the crowds are only getting larger tonight. reporter: between the incredible

beach and now the boulevard have been absolutely packed. the water was the focus, though, earlier today. the surf has calmed down from hermine's effects earlier in the week, the water described as cool and refreshing on this 90-degree day. the sand has been filled with blankets and umbrellas, many people we spoke with inspired to make the trip because they're not sure how many more of these hot days we'll see before autumn descends. businesses are grateful as school and it's a beautiful day, doesn't feel like fall yet so why not. >> we'll see what september brings, we have a long way to go before columbus day and that's what we're here for. reporter: the crowds are expected to be huge again tomorrow, another beautiful day and of course the visitors to seafood festival are advised to park at winnicunnet high school and take the shuttle in. jennifer: we're heading into the weekend. will this heat stick around?

mike: the short answer, no. but we will have some warm conditions at times this weekend. take a look at the current temperatures right now. we're locked in the upper 70's north. southern parts of the state, still near 90 degrees, the official high in concord 94, just one off the record for today. you do notice how it does cool down a little bit through the great lakes and the ohio valley, upper 70's to around 80. that's the temperature pattern over new hampshire tomorrow and then it cools down even more so back will not get that cool except at nighttime later on sunday night. you notice some clouds back to the west, they will play a role in our forecast as we advance through tomorrow and even into sunday morning, with a couple of chances of showers and thundershowers. so how will the forecast play out for the weekend if you have outdoor plans, whether it's the seafood festival or hitting the beach. haley is standing by at the coast with much more.

sunshine here, although the clouds have started to roll in and that's given us a break from the heat and humidity. but the beaches have been so full today, after labor day, it's crazy to get a day like this. but a lot of people came down here to cool off. tomorrow they might do that too. so here's the beach forecast. i'll take you first to the ocean beaches and you can see up and down the coastline tomorrow it's going to be a lot cooler than today. so temperatures in the low 70's. then inland if y the lakes, keep an eye to the sky, there could be a couple scattered showers or thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon tomorrow. then if you're looking at other activities throughout the weekend, this is what you can expect. so tomorrow, saturday, we've got the chance of these scattered showers and thunderstorms. a little cooler than today. then sunday morning showers now looks like. so if you have outdoor plans either day, don't cancel them. just maybe have a backup plan if

overhead. i'm hayley lapoint, live at hampton beach. wmur news 9. tom: onto commitment 2016 now. tonight is the final granite state debate in the republican candidate for the first congressional district. wmur's political director josh mcelveen and john distaso are live with a preview. josh: this is an important one for sure, the winner of tuesday's election will face off against carol shea-porter who is runng the incumbent grang -- frank guinta. >> there are issues from the north korea situation, isis of course and locally the opioid crisis. i think will there be a lot fireworks too. josh: guinta has some problems with his favorability largely tied to the campaign finance problems. while rich ashooh is still

so to speak, on terms of his career as a lobbyist. but even though he's known to the business community, the voters in general don't have any idea who he is, about three quarters in our poll said they do not know rich ashooh. josh: they are hoping this debate can change that on the ashooh side. you're on the panel tonight asking a lot of the questions, it's happening in less than an hour. so, tom, tune in. tom: we will do, and you can watch our previous granite state website, wmur news 9, and on our mobile app. you can also learn about the candidates in all the races. and still to come on tonight's news 9 at 6:00, running to remember, why these members of the navy say it's still important to honor those lost 15 years ago. jennifer: plus a new facility just opened at the new hampshire food bank, the plans to put it to use right away. >> gearing up for friday night football, we'll have a live

i'm hillary clinton, and i approve this message. michael hayden: if he governs consistent with some of the things he said as a candidate, i would be very frightened. gillian turner: he's been talking about the option of using a nuclear weapon against our western european allies. who should be handed the nuclear codes. charles krauthammer: you have to ask yourself, do i want a person of that temperament controlling the nuclear codes? and as of now, i'd have to say no.

oil wells in new hampshire? you'd think so the way kelly ayotte voted. ninety percent with the big oil koch brothers. she voted to give big oil more than $20 billion in tax breaks. they gave kelly ayotte campaign contributions. millions supporting her campaign... like the koch brothers. kelly ayotte: paid for by big oil; voting for big oil. not working for us. dscc is responsible for

jennifer: today navy personnel assigned to the portsmouth naval shipyard ran in memory of 9/11. tom: they sang in cadence on the route. the unified display honors lives lost and the heroic actions of first responders during the 20 01 attack. >> we want the community to know that we're still here, that we still remember, and that they should too. and that while they remember, while we're on the streets, that

protected. tom: gives me goose bumps. we respect your service, gentlemen. the run took to the streets in kittery, maine and portsmouth, new hampshire. jennifer: other events also planned in rindge, they'll be holding a remember to remember, september 11 memorial. portsmouth is holding a memorial service outside of police headquarters. there are also memorial events in manchester, merrimack and tilton him if you'd like more information, head to wmur.com. tom: a hot mike: not as scorching, we'll take a look at where the temperatures end up falling off

k a minute about kelly ayotte the politician. ayotte claims she's independent, then goes to washington and votes with the koch brothers 90% of the time. she takes millions from wall street and big drug companies, and then votes to put their agenda before everyday families. higher drug prices and cutbacks to our medicare. so, think about it: new hampshire can choose the special interests' senator with kelly ayotte... or a people's senator, for a change. i'm maggie hassan

tom: today the new hampshire food bank opened the doors to its new usda clean room. jennifer: the room is part of the food bank's the clean room will allow the food bank to produce meals in a controlled manufacturing environment. governor hassan was there to help cut the ribbon. >> this is really an innovative way to address hunger in new hampshire. the complete facility will allow the new hampshire food bank to produce meals and food manufacturing will help support more than 400 partner agencies across new hampshire. jennifer: today's ribbon cutting is part of hunger action month

mike: one the spots to escape the heat, the coast and also up in the lakes region. in gilford right now, winnipesaukee in the distance there with sunshine, a few high clouds, pleasantly warm there, toasty for some in southern new hampshire. speaking of which, 94 the high temperature in concord today, just one off the record of 95 set back in 2002. also notice the low of 69 degrees, that is 17 above the average for this time of but very close to a report setter. speaking of records, we're not at a record but we're getting close. 25 days now in concord of 90 degrees or higher. only the 9th year since 1870 we have seen 25 days of 90 or higher or more. record high, 30 of them set back in 1955. still hanging onto summer-like heat concord points south. a little cooler but still pleasantly warm lakes region and plymouth.

north woods. down to 68 in pittsburg along the canadian border. dew points have fallen off as well, so uncomfortable during the morning and afternoon. downright steamy around 1:00, 2:00, then the dew points fall off to 6 # or below and may hang around in the slightly humid range through tomorrow morning but then rise a little more saturday night into early on saturday. then you're going to really notice a big dip as we go into sunday afternoon as the winds freshen out of the northwest and it dries out considerably. sunday night and monday night on the way for new hampshire. but for tonight down to 50 far north, on average upper 50's to 60's elsewhere. even no the weekend will not be hot, it will still be on the toasty side with readings slightly above the average. 70's to around 80 tomorrow and again on sunday, as for the cooler weather back in the plains states, lower to mid 70's will take over with a lot of sun on monday. but we have to get to that point. two rounds of showers, one with a warm front here that moves in

cast as temperatures fall back into the 50's and 60's clouds creep in as early as daybreak. here is that chance of scattered showers anywhere in the state could see one at any time, but there will be many rain-free hours as well. a chance of awe shower sunday morning and then rapid clearing. skies turn mainly fair for the afternoon once we get past 1:00 or 2:00 and temperatures do go up to around 71 far north, to lower 80's far s. fall conditions, not all that chilly for monday, a little warmer up near 81 on tuesday, slightly warmer an afternoon storm wednesday and beyond that thursday and friday will feel the part of fall in a big way. 30's north, 40's south by night and fall will get here but still hanging onto a lot of summer this evening. dress accordingly if you're heading to the fnn games.

staton. >> one week i get to fill in. held -- hello naoko. >> what a beautiful day at souhegan high school, a brand-new turf field. we'll talk with the head coach coming up. woman: the executive council voted along party lines, striking down more than $639,000 to planned parenthood locations.

birth control, cancer screenings -- they were all cut back. plunkett: it was colin van ostern who got that funding restored and helped expand medicaid, too. i'm colin van ostern. i was raised by a single mom, and we didn't always have health insurance. that's why, as governor, i'll make sure no one gets left behind. kelly ayotte: thanks, buddy. kelly (voiceover): i'm kelly ayotte. and when i take the plate for new hampshire... i'm up against a political machine that plays dirty -- cking down every lie... because new hampshire deserves better. that's why i'm batting for good-paying jobs, to protect social security and medicare... ...and help families pay for college... i approved this message because no matter what they're throwing at me...

plaistow. timberlane regional high school is 50 years old and the owls started celebrating with a 4:00 p.m. tail gate for the alumni. the man on the right in the hawaiian sthirt is larry st. jean who scored the first touchdown in timberlane history and went onto play at b.u. they host the bulldogs. week two of the high school football season and our friday night football report. there are 18 games around the state and one of the teams w field. for more on that, naoko is live at souhegan high school. reporter: it took $882,000 to put this new turf field in place, but 500,000 of that was donated by a local family, the calveti family, and they will be honored here tonight. head coach mike lockman is with me, and of course this new feel must be so exciting for the

for providing what was necessary to put it in certainly to the calveti family but to everybody else who donated. what a gray thing for the community, we're hoping we can represent it well with some good play. reporter: have you had a chance to get used to the new turf? >> yes, we practiced on it for the first time last night. it's been booked solid by other athletic teams, but we were able to get out on it last night, get excitement going. reporter: you guys are coming off a loss, trinity is here, they're coming off a win. what's the gail plan for tonight? >> really it's to be motivated by the loss we had last week and hopefully play better and eliminate the mistakes we made. trinity is a good team, we know that. but we'll have to play a clean game, we're hoping we can do a good job. reporter: good luck.

brand new turf, game time 7:30. >> three college football games tomorrow, plymouth state, st. a's, u.n.h. all playing their home openers. here are the wildcats on the muchup in their new stadium with holy cross. >> they're a really good football team. the quarterback is a possible all american candidate, has a trees arm and sse game. >> treer trying to spoil our celebration with the first wildcat stadium game, so we definitely gotta be ready. >> and red sox at the blue jays tonight, rick porcello against estrada. porcello can become the first 20-game winner in the american league. tom: we'll see you back here

tonight, breaking news. the suv up in flames. and tonight, the new and urgent warning just issued about a particular kind of smartphone. after several fires now reported. and the faa, now saying do not pack them in your luggage. we're also watching severe storms set t the system now moving east. rob marciano says there could be treacherous driving ahead. and another driving nightmare. the car dangling from a parking garage. the driver climbing out. on the scene tonight, and the new discovery. as authorities look for the missing student making national headlines. donald trump, and his praise for president putin. trump defending the russians