New Hampshire GOP Event Vandalism Leads to Arrest, Disturbing Find

In an alarming turn of events, Lawrence Anthony Dunlap, aged 37, found himself under arrest for purportedly defacing nearly a dozen vehicles parked outside a Republican event in New Hampshire. This discovery led to a search of his home, which brought to light weapons, a “manifesto”, and other troubling items. Police apprehended Dunlap after connecting him to the vandalism that took place at the Christa McAuliffe Auditorium at Concord High School during a bi-annual GOP meet on April 13.

“It seems as if someone knew there was a Republican event going on at the high school, and this was their chance to tell Republicans they hate us,” GOP delegate Di Lothrop remarked in the wake of the incident. “Divisiveness at its worst!”

In addition to the havoc wreaked on the parked cars, reports of threats made at a similar time also came to light. Through an obtained surveillance video, Concord Police Det. Sgt. Benjamin Mitchell recounted, a bearded, long-haired suspect could be seen on a long skateboard near the vandalized vehicles.

Once Dunlap was identified as the suspect, he was promptly arrested. A subsequent search warrant executed at his residence brought some alarming discoveries.

According to the police, Dunlap’s home contained “firearms, a manifesto, suicide notes, and a bag containing zip ties, masks, and gloves.” A weapon identified as a “medieval mace” was also among the items seized from his possessions. Deputy Chief John Thomas disclosed the finding of eight guns, including an AR-15.

In addition to these physical items, Dunlap’s online activities also raised concerns. He had been vocal about his political views, dubbing the U. S. Capitol riots of Jan. 6 as “domestic terrorism” and denouncing former President Donald Trump as a dictator.

WMUR-TV reported a section of the manifesto that had been obtained via the search warrant, which read, “I can’t continue to exist for everyone else. I truly despise humanity and all the filth we have accepted as acceptable. I’m sorry for the pain I know I will cause with this decision.”

Meanwhile, Dunlap’s defense attorney, Jim Rosenberg, sought to decouple the items found in the raid from the act of vandalism. “This is a person with no significant prior criminal record, who has struggled with regard to his professional relationships work-wise recently,” Rosenberg argued in court.

Despite Rosenberg’s efforts, the judge refused bail, citing concern for both the community and Dunlap’s safety. Dunlap now faces 11 felony counts of criminal mischief.

Watch a local news report about the incident below:

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