Man Arrested After Execution Of High-Risk Search Warrant

Manchester Police have arrested a 22-year-old city man in connection with a search warrant that was conducted at a Somerville St address late last month.

On September 30, 2022, the Manchester Police Department SWAT Team executed a high risk search warrant at 943 Somerville Street. This was part of an investigation into gang activity, violent crime, and drug distribution.

As a result of the investigation, conducted by the Manchester Police Special Enforcement Division, an arrest warrant was issued for John Akot for Felonious Use of Firearm and Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Sell.

He was arrested Thursday, October 6, 2022 and scheduled for arraignment in Hillsborough Superior Court- North today (10/7/22).