CONCORD, NH – The Merrimack County Grand Jury has indicted Tristan A. Anderson, 22, of Hooksett, for two class A felonies and one class B felony for conduct relating to threats to target Governor Kelly Ayotte made in August of 2025.
The grand jury indicted Anderson for the class A felony offenses of Attempted Harm to Certain Government Officials (RSA 629:1; RSA 631:4-a, I) and Attempted Throwing or Placing of Explosives (RSA 629:1; RSA 158:36, II), and for the class B felony offense of Threats to Certain Government Officials (RSA 631:4-a, II). Class A felonies are punishable by up to 7½-to-15 years in state prison and a fine of up to $4,000.00. Class B felonies are punishable by up to 3½-to-7 years in state prison and a fine of up to $4,000.
Tristan Anderson was previously arrested by the New Hampshire State Police and charged by criminal complaints. He has been held in custody on preventative detention since his arrest. A dispositional conference in Merrimack County Superior Court is currently scheduled for January 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
The indictments against Tristan Anderson are merely allegations, and he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at trial.
You can read the indictments below.