Death of Dover woman, 37, thought to be drug related

DOVER - Police say a Dover woman found dead at her residence on Thursday likely died of a drug overdose.

Currently the death of Michelle Bettcher, 37, is being investigated by Dover Police and state Medical Examiner's Office.

Police responded to Bettcher's residence on Olde Madbury Lane around 7:30 a.m. after a family member reported finding her unresponsive.

Bettcher was found to be deceased on-scene, according to a statement released by police.

If Bettcher's death is confirmed due to a drug overdose, it will be the fifth such death in Dover this year.

In 2017 the city saw 13 suspected drug related deaths.

The Dover Police Department has responded to 25 nonfatal drug overdoses in 2018.

This case is being investigated by the Dover Police Department's Special Investigations Unit. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Dover Police Department at 603-742-4646. Anonymous tips may be called into the Dover Crimeline at 603-749-6000. The Dover Crimeline can also be contacted via www.dovernhcrimeline.org.

If anyone is experiencing an addiction-related crisis or looking for support, they should visit SOS Recovery Community Organization at 4 Broadway in Dover.

They can be reached at (603) 841- 2350. The NH Statewide Addiction Crisis Line is available 24/7 at 1.844.711.4357 (HELP).