Steven Stanganelli, an at-large city councilor in Amesbury, was arraigned in Newburyport District Court this morning. He is charged with one count of disorderly conduct.
According to Boston 25, Stanganelli is
accused of screaming at supporters of presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump, blocking traffic as they drove by with campaign signs and American flags, and jumping onto the hood of one vehicle.
The alleged incident took place around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at Market Square in Amesbury.
Boston 25 also reported that
when police arrived, they “noticed the downtown traffic to be chaotic and at a standstill.” One officer who parked his cruiser and began walking towards the square heard a man, later identified as Stanganelli “screaming and yelling towards a small group of people.”…“The vehicles had Trump flags and the male was screaming at the Trump supporters stating that they do not belong there,” the witness told police. “Steve was in the middle of the roadway screaming and yelling and antagonizing each Trump vehicle that passed. There were several civilian videos that showed Steve’s actions.”
The court release Stanganelli on his owe recognizance. His next court date is December 11. If convicted, Stanganelli could be fined $150.
UPDATE 11/5/2024: Today boston.com published a video purporting to show Stanganelli blocking traffic and jumping on the hood of a Trump support’s vehicle: