Jose Munoz, 26, of New Boston, was arrested on Dec. 14 following a police pursuit that ended in Bedford. Courtesy photo/New Hampshire State Police

BEDFORD – Jose Munoz, 26, of New Boston, was taken into custody on Dec. 14 following a police pursuit that ended in Bedford.

According to State Police, at 12:23 a.m., Trooper Brian Knell observed Munoz in a 2018 BMW 3 Series traveling 123 miles per hour on Interstate 293 north in Manchester.

Knell attempted to conduct a traffic stop; however, Munoz allegedly refused to pull over. Traveling west on Rt. 101, Munoz took the Kilton Road exit in Bedford and pulled into a parking lot.

Just as troopers arrived at the parking lot, Munoz reportedly fled at a high rate of speed onto South River Road. A short time later, he collided with a 2021 Hyundai Palisade, which ended the pursuit.

The driver of the Hyundai Palisade was not injured in the crash.

Munoz has been charged with felony reckless conduct with a deadly weapon as well as misdemeanor charges of conduct after an accident, disobeying an officer and criminal mischief.

He was released on personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to be arraigned in Merrimack District Court on Jan. 6, 2026.

Under state law, if convicted, Munoz could face up to nine years in prison, up to five years of probation and up to $9,200 in fines.