Grantham Police Department

National Drug Take Back Day

Join us for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24, 2026, between 10am and 2pm at Grantham Police Department, 300 Route 10 South, Grantham, NH.  Please rid your home of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs We cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps, only pills or patches.

Take Back Day offers a safe and free opportunity for communities across the nation to dispose of medications discreetly. On October 24th, from 10am to 2pm, bring your unused prescription drugs to a nearby collection site.

Expired or unused prescription medications pose a public safety risk. Safeguard lives and protects the environment by participating in Take Back Day on October 24th.

Dispose of your surplus Rx drugs with no questions asked!

Discover additional collection site locations at https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

SCAM NOTIFICATION – WARNING TO RESIDENTS:

New Hampshire has recently seen a surge in multiple scam types.  Grantham PD has received many phone calls recently from residents regarding the following:

Fake Court and DMV Scams
The New Hampshire Department of Safety’s DMV warns that fraudulent text messages claim recipients have “unresolved traffic violations” and demand immediate payment to avoid penalties like license suspension or fines. These messages often include a link with “dmv-nh” in the URL to mimic an official site, but the DMV never sends payment requests via text. Residents are advised to delete such messages and contact the DMV directly at (603) 227-4000 if needed.

Separately, the Attorney General’s office has warned about scam texts impersonating the New Hampshire court system, including QR codes and “notice of hearing” messages. The state confirms it never sends QR codes or payment requests via text, and some messages contain outdated court references.

How to Protect Yourself

·         Never share personal or financial information over the phone or via links unless you initiated contact.

·         Verify official communications directly with the agency or company.

·         Report suspicious messages to the NH Consumer Protection Hotline at 1‑888‑468‑4454

**The Grantham Police Department does not have a dispatcher.  We utilize the dispatching services of the Hanover Police Department.**