Dover man arrested after domestic disturbance involving firearm

DOVER — A Dover man was arrested following a domestic disturbance involving a firearm that prompted the activation of a regional tactical unit.

On June 22, 2024, at approximately 9:15 pm, Dover police officers responded to 24 Littleworth Road for a reported domestic disturbance.

Two adults were safely removed from the home, but the suspect, George Sousane, 44, refused to cooperate with officers.

The Strafford County Regional Tactical Operations Unit was called to the scene and successfully negotiated Sousane's surrender.

Sousane was charged with resisting arrest, a misdemeanor, and criminal threatening with a deadly weapon, a felony.

He is being held without bail at the Strafford County Jail.

Arraignment is scheduled for 8:30 am on June 24, 2024, at the 7th Circuit Court in Dover.

Following Sousane's arrest, Dover Police detectives obtained a search warrant and recovered multiple firearms from the residence as evidence.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Dover Police Department at 603-742-4646 or the Dover Crimeline at 603-749-6000.

Tips can also be submitted online at www.dovernhcrimeline.org.