“Two Men Charged in Connection with Death of Zachary Colbroth in Portsmouth Parking Garage Fall”

Accident – Death – Obituary News : PORTSMOUTH — Two individuals have been charged in connection with the tragic death of Zachary Colbroth, who fell from the High-Hanover parking garage in August. Andrew Lucas, a 24-year-old resident of Farmington, and Vincenzo “Vincent” Panetta, a 24-year-old resident of Barrington, have been indicted on multiple felony and misdemeanor counts, including negligent homicide and second-degree assault.

The charges were announced by the Portsmouth Police Department and the Rockingham County attorney’s office on November 29. Lucas and Panetta have waived their scheduled arraignments and were released on personal recognizance bail. However, a court order has been issued, prohibiting them from contacting each other or the victim’s family.

According to the authorities, the incident began with a confrontation at the Portsmouth Gas Light Co. restaurant. Witnesses and video footage indicate that Lucas, Panetta, and a group of men confronted Colbroth and his companions at the Gas Light’s third-floor nightclub. The confrontation escalated, and Colbroth was allegedly assaulted near the entrance of the Hanover Street garage as he attempted to escape.

Colbroth sought refuge inside the parking garage, but Lucas and Panetta followed him. Tragically, Colbroth climbed onto a parking garage rail and fell three stories to the sidewalk below. He was rushed to Portsmouth Regional Hospital but succumbed to his injuries.

The grand jury indictments against Lucas and Panetta suggest that there is enough evidence to proceed to trial. Lucas faces additional charges of reckless conduct, simple assault, and criminal threatening, while Panetta faces charges of reckless conduct, criminal threatening, and simple assault.

In the aftermath of the incident, Lucas and Panetta have been ordered not to possess firearms or dangerous weapons, refrain from consuming alcohol, and avoid contact with certain individuals named in the court documents. Moreover, they are prohibited from discussing the case with employees of the Portsmouth Gas Light Co.

The loss of Zachary Colbroth has devastated his family and friends. Described as a kind-hearted soul who loved to make people smile and laugh, Colbroth’s obituary reflects the deep sense of loss felt by those who knew him.

While Panetta’s attorney, Mark Sisti, has stated that his client is pleading not guilty and intends to go to trial, it remains unclear if Lucas has legal representation at this time.

The next steps in Panetta’s defense will involve gathering as much information as possible about the incident to prepare for trial. No future court proceedings have been scheduled for Panetta’s case.

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