LONDONDERRY, N.H. (AP) – The transit bombings in London prompted police to check commuter buses Friday.

Officers conducted a Security Checkpoint at the Londonderry Park and Ride lot off Interstate 93.

Capt. Bill Hart said police took the step because of Thursday’s bombings and the elevated terrorist threat level for mass transit in the United States. He said police were checking to make sure the buses were safe, but also hoping to prompt bus riders to be aware of things such as unattended luggage or packages. Hart said passengers are urged not to accept packages or luggage which is not theirs.

Man goes on crime spree for drugs

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) – A local man charged with nine downtown burglaries in the spring now faces 35 new charges.

Shawn Stayrook, 22, was arraigned on the additional charges Friday.

Police said Stayrook took cash when he could find it, including $8,000 from a company called Strange Brew. Police said Stayrook also stole computers, electronic equipment, music instruments, telephones, digital cameras, wine and even gum.

They said Stayrook said he traded or sold stolen items for drugs or drug money.

Woman screams away N.H. attacker

LACONIA, N.H. (AP) – A woman reported to police that someone tried to kidnap her early Friday as she walked along a city street.

Lt. Steven Clarke said the woman says she was approached around 1:35 a.m. by a man in a dark Subaru. The woman said the man grabbed her and offered her a ride. She broke free and ran away, with the man chasing her.

She said she believes her screams scared the man away.