Manchester Man Arrested in Nashua on New Stalking Charge After Prior Conviction

On September 11, 2026, Nashua police arrested Christian LaChapelle, 32, on a felony count of stalking‑subsequent. The charge stems from an incident that took place in late May 2025, when the man reportedly appeared at a school‑bus stop and positioned himself directly in front of his ex‑girlfriend’s vehicle.

According to Sergeant John Cinelli, the victim was picking up her daughter when LaChapelle showed up, effectively blocking her car. She captured the encounter on video, which later helped investigators piece together what happened.

The domestic‑violence unit quickly learned that LaChapelle had already been convicted of stalking a previous partner. That prior record, combined with the new allegation of violating an active domestic‑violence restraining order, prompted a felony charge and an arrest warrant.

Although Manchester officers initially detained LaChapelle on unrelated matters, they turned him over to Nashua authorities, who held him at the Hillsborough County Jail without bail. He appeared before a judge in Nashua District Court on September 14.

LaChapelle’s troubles didn’t start with this case. Back in April 2024, his former girlfriend reported that he had threatened her twice with a handgun, endangering two children who were nearby. Detectives later charged him with three felony counts: domestic‑violence criminal threatening with a deadly weapon, reckless conduct with a deadly weapon, and again, stalking. He was indicted on those charges in October 2024.

Police continue to urge anyone with additional information about the May 2025 incident to call the Crime Line at 603‑589‑1665.