Officers
Chief Glen Drolet-Chief Drolet started his law enforcement career in 1997 as an agent with the US Border Patrol and was stationed in Texas. After moving back to New Hampshire Chief Drolet was hired with the Rockingham County Sheriff's Department. Chief Drolet came to the Northwood Police Department in 2001 and was appointed to Chief of Police in 2008. Chief Drolet holds several instructor certifications and teaches driving at the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training.
Sergeant Shane Wells- Sgt. Wells has been employed by the Northwood Police Department since 2006. His additional duties are Evidence Technician, D.A.R.E. Officer and Defensive Instructor. He graduated from University of New Hampshire in 2004 with a Bachelors Degree in Science for Nursing. He is currently in New Hampshire National Guard holding the rank of Captain. His current assignment is Company Commander of the 237th Military Police Company.
Matthew Zobel- Officer Zobel began his law enforcement career in 1999 as a part-time officer for the New Hampshire Marine Patrol Bureau while he was attending college. In the Fall of 2001 he was hired full-time by the Marine Patrol Bureau as part of a port security unit that was developed after the events of September 11. In the Spring of 2004 he came to the Northwood Police Department and in addition to his patrol duties is currently a Background Investigator, Field Training Officer, and Firearms Instructor.
Adam Govoni - Officer Govoni was hired by the Northwood Police Department in 2008. He attended the 148th Full Time Police Academy and graduated in the spring of 2009. He has an Associate's Degree from the Thompson School of Applied Science.
Nicholas Drew- Officer Drew started his law enforcement career in the Town of Strafford as a part time police officer in September of 2007. Officer Drew was hired as a full time police officer in March of 2009 and attended the 150th New Hampshire Police Academy. Officer Drew is currently working on his degree in Criminal Justice.
Joshua Preve - Officer Preve was hired by the Northwood Police Department as a full time police officer in July of 2010 and graduated from the 153rd New Hampshire Police Academy. In 2009 while attending Norwich University he worked as an intern at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. Officer Preve has a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Norwich University.
Bob Wharem- Officer Wharem started in law enforcement in 1984 a part time officer in Newfields N.H. He was hired full time in 1987 by the Stratham Police Department and has been full time for 24 years. He was hired by the Northwood Police in 2010 as a part time officer. He has an associate degree in Criminal Justice from New Hampshire Technical Institute. He is a member of the Lions Club and Rotary International and is a Paul Harris recipient.
Michael Capsalis
Patty Potter- Officer Potter started her law enforcement career in 1998 with the Lee Police Department. Officer Potter was hired by the Northwood Police Department in July of 2005. Officer Potter is currently the department's School Resource Officer and works at Coe-Brown Academy on a full time basis.
Bryan Bruce- Animal Control Officer Bruce has been in this position since September 2011.
Sergeant Shane Wells- Sgt. Wells has been employed by the Northwood Police Department since 2006. His additional duties are Evidence Technician, D.A.R.E. Officer and Defensive Instructor. He graduated from University of New Hampshire in 2004 with a Bachelors Degree in Science for Nursing. He is currently in New Hampshire National Guard holding the rank of Captain. His current assignment is Company Commander of the 237th Military Police Company.
Matthew Zobel- Officer Zobel began his law enforcement career in 1999 as a part-time officer for the New Hampshire Marine Patrol Bureau while he was attending college. In the Fall of 2001 he was hired full-time by the Marine Patrol Bureau as part of a port security unit that was developed after the events of September 11. In the Spring of 2004 he came to the Northwood Police Department and in addition to his patrol duties is currently a Background Investigator, Field Training Officer, and Firearms Instructor.
Adam Govoni - Officer Govoni was hired by the Northwood Police Department in 2008. He attended the 148th Full Time Police Academy and graduated in the spring of 2009. He has an Associate's Degree from the Thompson School of Applied Science.
Nicholas Drew- Officer Drew started his law enforcement career in the Town of Strafford as a part time police officer in September of 2007. Officer Drew was hired as a full time police officer in March of 2009 and attended the 150th New Hampshire Police Academy. Officer Drew is currently working on his degree in Criminal Justice.
Joshua Preve - Officer Preve was hired by the Northwood Police Department as a full time police officer in July of 2010 and graduated from the 153rd New Hampshire Police Academy. In 2009 while attending Norwich University he worked as an intern at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. Officer Preve has a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Norwich University.
Bob Wharem- Officer Wharem started in law enforcement in 1984 a part time officer in Newfields N.H. He was hired full time in 1987 by the Stratham Police Department and has been full time for 24 years. He was hired by the Northwood Police in 2010 as a part time officer. He has an associate degree in Criminal Justice from New Hampshire Technical Institute. He is a member of the Lions Club and Rotary International and is a Paul Harris recipient.
Michael Capsalis
Patty Potter- Officer Potter started her law enforcement career in 1998 with the Lee Police Department. Officer Potter was hired by the Northwood Police Department in July of 2005. Officer Potter is currently the department's School Resource Officer and works at Coe-Brown Academy on a full time basis.
Bryan Bruce- Animal Control Officer Bruce has been in this position since September 2011.
Administrative Assistant
Wendy Tuttle- Started with Northwood Police Department in 2006 came from Rochester Police Department. Several certifications most recent CPR/AED. Wendy also attended the Part-Time Academy in November 2006.
You can e-mail any of the officers with any questions by clicking on their highlighted names.
You can e-mail any of the officers with any questions by clicking on their highlighted names.
