A person accused of threatening to kill New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte with a “weapon of mass destruction” has been arrested, police stated.
Tristan Anderson, of Hooksett, has been charged with prison threatening and hurt or threats to sure authorities official in reference to a collection of Snapchat messages, which included antisemitic and anti-government rhetoric along with threats in opposition to Ayotte.
He allegedly despatched the snaps to a lady, considered one of which learn, “I’m going to target the NH Mayor Kelly ayott [sic] . With my weapon of mass destruction,” in response to a prison grievance obtained by the native Patch.
“These jew feds need to f—— die,” Anderson allegedly stated in one other message.
He additionally wrote, “Same with polygamy, WHICH WAS CREATED BY THE FICKING JEWS AND ISRAEL DEEP STATE (emphasized in the Snap),” in response to the affidavit.
The unidentified girl advised police that Anderson owned weapons and that he’d made point out of creating pipe bombs. The suspect additionally allegedly confirmed her the metallic tubes he was utilizing to make the explosives in addition to nuts and bolts he was going to place in them, police stated.
In accordance with the grievance, 22-year-old Anderson “did knowingly threaten to commit the crime of homicide and/or assault against Governor Kelly Ayotte … for the purpose of influencing such official’s action or in retaliation for action taken as part of such official’s government duties.”
Anderson was arrested on Aug. 28 and remained in custody Friday with out bail. His subsequent court docket look is slated for Nov. 20.
Ayotte, a Republican and former U.S. senator, was elected governor final yr, beating out Democrat Joyce Craig for the job.
