Fireworks, Standoff, and Arrest in Durham | Concord News

In a wild Monday morning in Durham, New Hampshire, a registered sex offender named Rory Robertson unleashed fireworks at police officers after they tried to pull him over — escalating into a tense standoff that forced a neighborhood shelter-in-place. With explosive shells flying and one nearly hitting an officer, tactical teams responded as Robertson, already wanted for breach of bail and theft, allegedly fired from his home. After a dramatic eight AM confrontation, officers used pepper balls to subdue him — he suffered minor injuries and now faces serious charges including reckless conduct with a deadly weapon. No officers were hurt, but the community got a chaotic, boom-filled start to their day. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2c33d6631115e06d