City resident charged after video emerges of assault at Ward 5 poll

By: BOB MARTIN

Outlets: Laconia Daily Sun

Published: November 5, 2026

Words: 479

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Body Text Preview

LACONIA — A city resident, who was captured on video striking a Turning Point PAC staffer in the face at the Ward 5 poll Tuesday, turned himself into police on Wednesday morning, and faces an assault charge.

Stephen Redic, 70, of Laconia, was charged with misdemeanor simple assault and a violation for disorderly conduct for hitting Rainer Vesey in the face on Tuesday afternoon. He was released on a promise to return to court for the …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

Accessibility

About

FAQ

Email Us