Erik Van Conover, a popular YouTuber from New York, has found himself in hot water as he was arrested in New Hampshire. The charges claim he was speeding and led police on a chase before allegedly attempting to run down an officer with his vehicle.
During his court appearance on Monday, Van Conover had a dramatic outburst, challenging anyone to doubt his mental competence. It’s clear that his behavior raised eyebrows in the courtroom.
New York man charged with attempted murder for allegedly hitting police officer with car
Erik Conover, known for his social media presence, is now facing attempted murder charges. In court, he adamantly denied the accusations and stated that the police had falsified the documents.
“I have everything right here, and it’s all falsified,” Conover declared during his arraignment.
“If anyone dares try to test my mental competence, I will eviscerate every single person with my intelligence right now,” he continued. “And that’s not being egotistical.”
According to the police report, the incident began with Conover allegedly speeding at 55 mph in a 35-mph zone. After an eight-mile chase, Conover stopped, but when an officer tried to calm the situation, Conover reportedly drove at him, hitting him in the leg, before speeding off for another 28 miles.
After allegedly hitting the officer, Conover continued to drive to the town of Carroll and was eventually chased down by deputies with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office.
The pursuit, which spanned 38 miles, concluded when state police deployed spike strips to stop Conover.
Keith Blair, representing the state as the Carroll County Attorney, emphasized, “You know, the state’s position is that when a law enforcement officer signals for you to pull over and stop, you should do so.”
Below is a video capturing the court drama:
YouTuber starts crying after being charged with attempted m*rder, says he is innocent because he has a lot of YouTube subscribers.
This has to be one of the best news clips I’ve ever seen.
Erik Van Conover was charged with attempted m*rder for allegedly trying to run over a…
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg)
March 24, 2025
The courtroom antics left many wondering: where is Conover’s legal counsel, and why aren’t they advising him to maintain composure in front of the judge?
