The request to limit hours, however, was something that several board members said they could not do. The town's entertainment ordinance permits outdoor live music until 11 p.m. "If I close my windows, or close my doors, I can still hear the music," Twomey said. She noted a nearby neighbor who has two young babies. Karen Twomey, who lives on Towle Avenue, told the board that she is all for business but wants members to consider limiting hours of the outdoor music. Reporter Angeljean Chiaramida contributed to this report.One of the major concerns from neighbors was noise, with residents complaining of the loud music that bellows from the outdoor establishment when in use. “I am incredibly proud and impressed at the job our team did last night to prevent what could have been a very dangerous situation that could have ended in tragedy,” Reno said. He was found with a Kel-Tec 9mm firearm, according to the affidavit. Valmont allegedly refused and was ultimately arrested in the CVS parking lot. Officer Robert Kenyon, according to the police affidavit, called Valmont’s cellphone and told him to turn himself into police custody. Reno said officers made contact with Valmont before taking him into custody. Hampton Police Chief Alex Reno said officers on the night shift immediately responded to the area, forming a perimeter around the academy to watch for and stop Valmont.Īccording to the police affidavit, Hampton police officer Clay Demarco first spotted Valmont walking in the direction of the school in the area of 321 Lafayette Road, 600 feet from the school, the affidavit states. “Have your bosses outside when I get there, I’ll kill them too.” “I’m walking over, I’m strapped,” a co-worker told police they heard him say.
They also told police they saw Valmont talking to his girlfriend via Facetime during which he allegedly said he would come to the school with his gun. “I promise u I had all day to think about this I’ll do that (expletive) jail time,” one text read according to a police affidavit. They told police they saw text messages sent with multiple threats from Valmont stating that he was going to kill her, including that he was prepared for the consequences. “It’s our argument that by clear and convincing evidence, just as alleged in the affidavit, he is a danger to the community.” Mount Prospect Academy staff overheard threats on FacetimeĪccording to a police affidavit, Hampton police received reports from co-workers of Valmont’s girlfriend at approximately 9:17 p.m. “Our argument is not that he’s a risk of flight,” Cook said. More: Seabrook woman charged with stabbing man with scissors after incident caught on camera “Being from New York should not prohibit him from being released on bail,” Campbell said.Ĭook said the allegations were too severe to risk letting him out from jail, however. That order prevents him from contacting the victim, visiting the academy, drinking excessive alcohol, using any drugs or carrying any firearms. She also said the defense does not challenge the terms of a protective order put in place after his arrest. “That is certainly something he could continue from New York,” said Campbell, noting Valmont intends to return home to New York. She said he came from New York for his job in the moving business and currently works online. She said he has no prior criminal record and does not appear to be a flight risk. Public defender Deanna Campbell, representing Valmont while he awaits a court-appointed attorney, told the court there was no evidence the firearm was owned illegally.Ĭampbell requested Valmont be granted personal recognizance bail, arguing the evidence did not support keeping him locked up.
However, English said bail could be revisited May 17 at an evidentiary hearing to determine his dangerousness. Valmont was ordered to be held at the Rockingham County jail in preventative detention. “Your honor, I am being set up,” Valmont said. He told English he carries his firearm everywhere he goes. While Valmont was advised against speaking on the details of the case at the hearing, Valmont told Judge Lisa English the allegations against him were false.
“My understanding is that that type of firearm is a large capacity firearm,” Cook said. She included in her arguments that Valmont had a drum-style magazine on his person in addition to the firearm. “We have serious concerns for the safety of the community as well as the victim,” prosecutor Jill Cook said during Valmont’s arraignment. The staff member told police the employee’s boyfriend stated he was “going to go to the school and kill his girlfriend with a gun.” Police intercepted Valmont on his way to the academy and took him into custody before he could reach the facility.
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