Trespass/Disorder — Manchester, NH — reported 2026-07-13

SUMMARY

The criminal case against Libertarian leader Jeremy Kauffman was dropped due to misdemeanor charges stemming from an incident at Market Basket.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Trespass/Disorder
  • Location: Manchester, NH
  • Date reported: 2026-07-13
  • Suspect: age 41

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Jeremy Kauffman was charged with disorderly conduct and obstructing government administration in April after an incident at Market Basket.
  • Kauffman allegedly responded to a fender bender by trying to fight several people while hurling racist insults, according to Manchester Police reports.
  • Police were called to the Elm Street Market Basket parking lot around 2 p.m. on April 4 to deal with reports of a man hitting another car in the parking lot and fighting with people.
  • Kauffman reportedly directed his ire towards a bystander who is Black and from Jamaica, telling him to 'go back to Africa' and using racist slang and terms at him.
  • Kauffman's two young sons finally pulled their father away and dragged him inside the store.