New Hampshire
Concord Real Estate Agent Arrested In New Hampshire GOP Keyed Cars Cases: Follow-Up
Lawrence Anthony Dunlap, 37, of South Spring Street in Concord, was arrested on Friday on 11 felony counts of criminal mischief. He was charged after a nearly two week investigation into close to a dozen vehicles that were keyed and damaged around Concord High School during the New Hampshire GOP convention at the school. The party rented the Christa McAuliffe Auditorium and the Main Street corridor for the function. In the early afternoon, when attendees began to leave, many with political license plates, including state representative registrations and political stickers, called police after seeing their vehicles damages.
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Detectives, according to Det. Sgt. Benjamin Mitchell of the Concord Police Department obtained video footage of a suspect — a white man with a beard and dark hair, riding a “longboard” skateboard near the damaged vehicles. A Concord Regional Crimeline alert was issued about the case and the suspect was later identified as Dunlap, Mitchell said.
A search warrant was requested for his apartment on South Spring Street.
On Friday morning, an “officer safety” BOLO (be-on-the-lookout) alert for “protective custody” with “possible mental health issues” was broadcast to law enforcement agencies around the state accusing Dunlap of leaving his home around 10:45 a.m. by foot. The alert stated a search warrant of Dunlap’s home “yielded firearms, a manifesto, suicide notes, and a bag containing zip ties, masks, and gloves.” In the alert, police said they believed all Dunlap’s vehicles were at his home. Police were working on an arrest warrant related to a felony criminal mischief incident, the alert stated.
Patch arrived at the scene just a few minutes after his arrest on South Spring Street. Neighbors reported police were at the building for several hours.
After being arrested, Mitchell said, Dunlap was held on preventative detention.
Dunlap, according to his Facebook feed, made some vague political statements online, attempting to create conversations with his friends. Some posts, however, were overtly political, espousing left-of-center views. In one, he likened the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol building to “domestic terrorism” and shared a “socialism” graphic purporting to show “red” states received more in federal benefits than “blue” states.
“Some interesting data,” he wrote. “I did not fact-check it, so take it with a grain of salt.”
Dunlap was hired as a real estate agent for Realty One Group Next Level in October 2022, according to a Facebook post as well as real estate information online.
Police are “continuing with this investigation,” Mitchell said, with detectives asking anyone with information to contact Det. Evan Cristy of the Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Unit at 603-225-8600.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Concord Regional Crimeline at 603-226-3100 or online at concordregionalcrimeline.com.
A free, 24/7, confidential service can provide people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress or those around them with support, information, and local resources. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
The federal government has activated the New Hampshire National Guard’s 157th Air Refueling Wing in connection with the war with Iran.
“I’ve had a briefing myself, a classified briefing, but it’s really important on the messaging on this that we really coordinate with the Pentagon,” Gov. Kelly Ayotte told reporters during a press briefing following Wednesday’s Executive Council meeting.
Ayotte said she was unable to share additional details about the nature of the New Hampshire National Guard’s activity related to the conflict, including how many guard members have been activated or what role they are playing.
“We’re going to respect what messaging comes out of the Pentagon just to make sure that our men and women in uniform are fully protected and that we aren’t providing any information that could be used in a way that would be harmful to them,” Ayotte said.
In a statement Thursday, Ayotte said the unit had been deployed in late February to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of the operation.
Earlier this week, Pentagon officials confirmed that members of the Vermont National Guard were involved in attacks against Iran over the weekend, though our news partners at Vermont Public were not able to confirm additional details on the nature of the operation.
During the briefing with local reporters, Ayotte also stressed her support for servicemembers and those close to them.
“I have such respect for our men and women in uniform,” Ayotte said. “As you know, I come from a military family, and they have our full support, and we appreciate them and their families, and obviously anyone who is serving right now, and my thoughts and prayers go out to those who have lost someone that they love.”
By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org
CONCORD – While Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte has said she opposes increasing highway toll rates across the state, the Senate voted Thursday to increase rates for out-of-state license plate holders.
It now goes to the House for consideration.
This would be a $1 increase for those who have out of state plates going through the tolls at Hooksett, Hampton and Bedford for out-of-state plates, a 75 cent hike for those taking Hampton’s Exit 2 and on the Spaulding turnpike at Rochester, and a 50 cent hike for those taking the exit off I-93 to Hooksett.
An analysis in the bill shows that this would increase toll revenue by $53.3 million in fiscal year 2027 and go up each year to generate $81.4 million a year in 2036.
Senate Bill 627 passed on a voice vote with two Republicans, Senators Regina Birdsell of Hampstead and William Gannon of Sandown opposing.
Senator Mark E. McConkey, R-Freedom, moved to take the bill off the table and offered an amendment.
He said the last time there was a systemwide increase to the turnpike toll was 19 years ago.
“I am sure we could all agree the cost of operations…has continued to escalate when revenue is not rising with it,” and he noted that with an enterprise fund, the state can only spend what it takes in.
The state has just completed a 10-year highway plan and there was a $400 million shortfall in projects that could not be paid for under the current income.
McConkey said the measure would not increase tolls for New Hampshire drivers with a state license plate.
“Why don’t we ask our neighbors,” to pay a toll increase. “We are getting the best of all worlds,” by passing the bill, he said, including “protecting our residents” and having resources for improvements to the turnpike system.
Sen. Gannon, R-Sandown, asked McConkey if there are any studies on impacts near the border on businesses.
If implemented, McConkey said the state will be the 27th lowest in per mile cost still. McConkey said the bill would also increase from seven to 14 days the amount of time for those with NH license plates to pay for a toll adding there are other states that also have different rates for out-of-state users.
The Hampton toll cost would go from $2 to $3, while Hooksett and Bedford would rise from $1 to $2 for out-of-state plates.
New Hampshire currently has the lowest rate per mile among states with tolls roads.
The governor said she does not support a toll increase.
“We are not going to put a burden on drivers for a toll increase,” Ayotte said. “Families are struggling.”
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