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Andover Firefighter Adam Cole Charged with Assault and Endangerment in New Hampshire

Adam Cole, an Andover firefighter, faces charges of second-degree assault and endangering the welfare of a child in a New Hampshire district court.

2 reports on this incident Β· first at Aug 26, 2026, 10:08 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 26, 2026, 6:01 p.m. ETWritten Aug 26, 2026, 10:11 p.m. ET
Adam Cole, a 33-year-old Londonderry resident and firefighter with the Andover Fire Department, is with second-degree assault, a felony, and a misdemeanor charge of endangering the welfare of a child. The case is a matter in district court, and it is at the charging stage.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 26, 2026, 10:08 p.m. ETFirst report

    Andover Firefighter Charged with Assault of Infant in New Hampshire

    Adam Cole, a 33-year-old Londonderry resident and a firefighter with the Andover Fire Department, has been charged in connection with an incident involving an infant, according to NBC Boston.

    Cole is charged with second-degree assault, a felony, and a misdemeanor charge of endangering the welfare of a child, the outlet reported. The case is a criminal matter in district court, and the charges have been filed, according to NBC Boston.

    The case remains open and developing, and further details have not been established.

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