Windham Man Accused Of Slapping Teen Trump Supporter At Polls

WINDHAM, NH — A man is facing numerous charges after being accused of assaulting a teen as well as two adults at the polls in Windham on New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation presidential primary Tuesday. Patrick Bradley, 34, of Lisa Road in Windham was arrested Thursday on three counts of simple assault and disorderly conduct charges. He was held on $5,000 cash bail and an administrative hold for a probation violation.

According to police, after voting, Bradley exited the polls at Windham High School and while walking by a Trump for President campaign tent, "slapped a 15-year-old juvenile across the face." Two adults attempted to intercede in the incident, to protect the teen, and they accused Bradley of assaulting them, too.

"Bradley was also accused of throwing TRUMP campaign signs and attempting to knock over the aforementioned tent," police said.

The incident was first reported on the Granite Grok political website Wednesday. A witness claimed that after Bradley was accused of attacking the individuals and attempting to destroy the tent, a reporting officer didn't arrest him. Later, police arrested Bradley. He is due to be arraigned in Rockingham County Superior Court Friday.

Bradley is no stranger to police, according to reports online.

According to NewsCenterMaine.com, he was arrested by state police in that state who accused him of being in possession of 7.7 lbs. of vacuumed sealed marijuana in January 2017. A few months later, in Rochester, according to Foster's Daily Democrat, he was arrested again, accused of driving a pickup truck into a car to harm a woman. During questioning, police accused him of assaulting them. Bradley was charged with felony reckless conduct, two charges simple assault of an officer, two charges of disobeying an officer, driving after suspension, and warrants. In January 2016, Bradley was arrested on disobeying an officer and misusing or failing to display plates charges in Londonderry.

Editor's note: This post was derived from information supplied by the Windham NH Police Department and does not indicate a conviction. This link explains the removal request process for New Hampshire Patch police reports.

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