Two men were taken into custody Monday at the University of New Mexico after authorities alleged they discussed throwing objects at people attending a Turning Point USA gathering.
Kevin Castro and Harrison Magnus were arrested by University of New Mexico police following the campus event, KRQE reported.
Although court records did not identify the gathering by name, the university’s Turning Point USA chapter held a “Prove Me Wrong” event that day with Students for Life of America President Kristan Hawkins.
Footage shared by the campus TPUSA chapter appears to show Magnus shouting toward the crowd as officers escorted him away in handcuffs.
KRQE reported that Harrison Magnus faces charges of conspiracy, disorderly conduct and concealing his identity. (MDC)
According to court documents, Castro allegedly threw a lacrosse ball toward the audience, narrowly missing one person. He was booked on suspicion of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, disorderly conduct and conspiracy.
Investigators allege Magnus was speaking with Castro about a plan to throw items into the crowd. He was charged with conspiracy, disorderly conduct and concealing identity.
A University of New Mexico spokesperson confirmed the arrests to News Media, saying the school supports lawful free speech while rejecting violence and other illegal conduct on campus.
“UNM remains committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive environment for all who learn, work and live on our campuses,” the spokesperson said. “The university upholds freedom of expression and will not tolerate threats, violence or other conduct that violates the law or university policies.”
News Media contacted an attorney representing Magnus. It was not immediately known whether Castro had legal representation.
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Court records say Kevin Castro allegedly launched a lacrosse ball toward the crowd, coming close to hitting someone. (MDC)
In a separate incident the following day, police said a 70-year-old poet slapped a Turning Point Action volunteer near a polling site in New Hampshire.
The Laconia Police Department said officers arrested Stephen Redic at approximately 8 a.m. Wednesday. He faces a misdemeanor charge of simple assault and a violation-level charge of disorderly conduct.
A cellphone video still captures an altercation in which a man identified by police as 70-year-old Stephen Redic appears to slap a Turning Point Action volunteer outside a New Hampshire elementary school Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (Courtesy of Asher Vesey)
Police said Redic was leaving when he walked toward the Turning Point tent and said he wanted “to read a poem about rich people.”
Video from the scene appears to show Redic becoming increasingly upset, yelling at the volunteer, making an offensive gesture, striking him in the face and then walking away.
Laconia police photographed Stephen Redic in a booking image taken Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. He is charged with misdemeanor assault and disorderly conduct after video circulated online appearing to show him slapping a Turning Point Action member. (Laconia Police Department)
Turning Point USA said the person who was struck is 18 years old. Redic was charged with simple assault, a misdemeanor, and disorderly conduct, a violation.