State Police Issue Statement Following Arrests at Today's Governor and Council Meeting

Concord, N.H. – After several announcements by both Governor Sununu and the Department of Safety Division of State Police that loud noises and disrupting the meeting would not be allowed, the following individuals were arrested:

Schmitt, John R., Age 68
Keene, NH
Disorderly Conduct

Todd, Albert J., Age 32
Nashua, NH
Disorderly Conduct
Resisting Arrest

Staples, Frank N., Age 41
Manchester, NH
Disorderly Conduct

Grinnell, Terese M., Age 48
Loudon, NH
Disorderly Conduct

Holm, Monica A., Age 58
Hudson, NH
Disorderly Conduct

Bussiere-Appleton, Kathleen A., Age 70
Newton, NH
Disorderly Conduct
Resisting Arrest

Todd, Marylyn T., Age 37
Nashua, NH
Disorderly Conduct

Spiller, Emilee K., Age 26
New Ipswich, NH
Disorderly Conduct

Stuart, James E., Age 68
Rochester, NH
Disorderly Conduct

The Department of Safety respects the protected right to peacefully protest in accordance with all State laws. The individuals arrested at today’s Governor and Council meeting failed to comply with a lawful order from the NH State Police and intentionally disrupted the meeting.