Rocker Marilyn Manson Wanted For Assault In New Hampshire

GILFORD, NH — Police in Gilford announced on Monday that they have a warrant out for the arrest of a notorious goth-metal musician who is wanted on two simple assault charges in the Granite State.

The charges against Brian Hugh Warner, 52, who is known by the performance name Marilyn Manson, stem from a performance at the Bank of NH Pavilion in Gilford on Aug. 18, 2019.

Anthony Bean Burpee, the chief of police in Gilford, said the incidents occurred while he was performing.

"In the state of New Hampshire, arrest warrants can be issued by bail commissioners; therefore, the initial assault report was investigated, an arrest warrant affidavit prepared by the investigating officer, the affidavit was then presented to a bail commissioner, reviewed, probable cause found, and an arrest warrant issued on Oct. 8, 2019," he said. "As the FB post mentions, Mr. Warner, his agent, and legal counsel have been notified several times regarding the open warrant."

The investigation is ongoing and because the warrant has not been filed in court, and will not be until Manson is arrested, it will not be released, Bean Burpee said. It is also not subject to the state's right-to-know law, he said.

According to witnesses who were at the show and posted notes on the Gilford police Facebook page, Manson was spitting and blowing snot at a female videographer who was recording the performance. While many of the seats at the Bank of NH Pavilion offer decent viewing of the bands, the performance is also displayed on large video screens during the concert.

Bean Burpee said the videographer was "in the stage pit area when the alleged assaults occurred." He said the videographer was subcontracted by a New Hampshire-based company. Information about the victim and the company were also not being released, Bean Burpee added.

In New Hampshire, simple assault charges carry a possible jail sentence of one year and a $2,000 or less fine — although people arrested for simple assault are rarely if ever jailed. The charges are more often than not placed on hold without a finding and then, are cleared from a person's record. There is, however, usually a fine or court fees though.

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