Case Summary
- Case Type
- Fraud/White Collar
- Incident Date
- 2025-12
- Location
- Lowell, MA, Lowell, MA
- Investigating Agency
- NBC News US
- Suspect
- Daquhan Cromer
- Suspect Age
- 29
- Arrest Status
- Captured
- Case Status
- Active
Law enforcement agencies successfully captured a New Hampshire fugitive in Lowell, Massachusetts, ending a nearly year-long manhunt following a frantic series of events that began with a targeted police search in Salem.
The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Daquhan Cromer, was taken into custody shortly after noon on a Wednesday in Lowell, Massachusetts, roughly 15 miles away from where he had evaded local authorities in Salem, New Hampshire, just one night prior.
Incident Overview
The sequence of events leading to the arrest of Daquhan Cromer began on a Tuesday night in Salem, New Hampshire, when law enforcement attempted to apprehend him in connection with active warrants and multiple felony allegations. The intense police search and subsequent pursuit prompted local authorities to issue a shelter-in-place order for residents in Salem on Tuesday night as officers combed the area. The shelter-in-place directive remained active through the night until it was officially lifted by Wednesday morning after law enforcement determined the immediate containment area had shifted.
Investigators quickly tracked Cromer across state lines into Massachusetts. Utilizing various investigative techniques and surveillance methods, authorities zeroed in on a residential location in Lowell where the suspect was believed to be hiding. Officers surrounded the residence, where Cromer was located inside and ultimately surrendered to law enforcement without further incident.
Timeline of Events
- December 2025: Daquhan Cromer reportedly fled a halfway house located in Manchester, New Hampshire.
- Tuesday night: Cromer successfully dodged police officers during an operation in Salem, New Hampshire, prompting a local shelter-in-place order.
- Wednesday morning: The Salem shelter-in-place order was lifted as the search expanded across state lines.
- Wednesday afternoon: Cromer was surrounded by police at a residence in Lowell, Massachusetts, and taken into custody shortly after noon following a peaceful surrender.
Suspect Information
The suspect has been identified as 29-year-old Daquhan Cromer. According to official statements from law enforcement, Cromer had been on the run for almost a year after fleeing a halfway house in Manchester, New Hampshire, in December 2025. At the time of his capture in Lowell, Massachusetts, he was wanted on an active escape warrant originating from the New Hampshire State Prison in addition to facing multiple felony charges stemming from Salem, New Hampshire.
Victim Information
Specific details regarding victims were not released in official reports provided by law enforcement agencies covering the incident.
Police Response
The multi-jurisdictional operation involved coordinated efforts between New Hampshire law enforcement and Massachusetts departments, including the Methuen Police Department and Salem Police Department. Responding units deployed containment strategies in Salem on Tuesday night and subsequently tracked the fugitive across state borders, ultimately surrounding a Lowell residence where officers took the suspect into custody safely.
Investigation
The investigation into Cromer's whereabouts was spearheaded by local police departments utilizing specialized tracking methods. Salem police utilized intelligence and investigative techniques to follow the suspect's movements from New Hampshire into Massachusetts, coordinating closely with regional law enforcement partners to locate him inside the Lowell residence.
Evidence Collected
- Escape warrant documentation from the New Hampshire State Prison.
- Felony warrant documentation from Salem, New Hampshire.
- Investigative tracking and surveillance data utilized to locate the residence in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Arrest Details
Daquhan Cromer was arrested shortly after noon on Wednesday in Lowell, Massachusetts. After law enforcement surrounded the residential structure where he was hiding inside, the suspect surrendered to authorities without further incident and was subsequently booked into custody.
Charges Filed
- Escape warrant: Associated with leaving a halfway house or correctional facility without authorization from the New Hampshire State Prison.
- Multiple felonies: Unspecified felony offenses originating from jurisdiction in Salem, New Hampshire.
Court Information
Official court dockets, specific case numbers, and the scheduling of initial court appearances have not yet been released by judicial authorities.
Statements from Authorities
“Through different investigative methods, they were able to track him down to a residence,” Salem police Lt. Robert Kirley told reporters. “And once they got to that residence, they were looking for him and he was inside.”
Public Safety Information
Law enforcement agencies routinely advise residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity immediately by dialing 911 in the event of an emergency. For individuals seeking support resources or community safety information, standard municipal and emergency channels remain available across all participating jurisdictions.
What Happens Next
Following his arrest and extradition processing, the accused individual will face formal arraignment proceedings in court where charges will be formally read, bail conditions will be evaluated, and legal representation will be appointed or confirmed. Subsequent pre-trial hearings, evidentiary motions, and potential trial dates will be scheduled by the presiding judge as the criminal justice process moves forward.
