Conover, an agent with Nest Seekers International, was arrested in Bartlett, New Hampshire after a police pursuit last week, local television station WMUR reported.
WMUR reported that the incident occurred around 4:45pm on March 15th when Officer Cameron Emmett tried to carry out a traffic stop at a Jeep Wrangler in Conover. From there, the pursuit began, lasting about eight miles in several counties. He stopped and after Emmett tried to arrest him, he carped with Emmett and threw Emmett for 40 feet.
The pursuit lasted another 28 miles until state police deployed the spike strip and Conover was arrested, police said. Emmett was taken to hospital due to a leg injury and was later released.
Police also said Conover was arrested Wednesday before the incident by state police on suspicion of driving while drunk. Conover claims to have been released on personal recognition and remained calm for years.
Conover was originally a travel blogger, but in 2018 he tried real estate after working with Ryan Selhunt on a listing video. After obtaining his real estate license two years later, he joined Nest Seeker and received a $100 million listing from the company’s CEO, Eddie Shapiro.
However, Conover does not appear to be licensed to Nest Seekers as his page has been removed from the company’s website.
Conover argued that the case did not happen, calling it a “massive misunderstanding” at his first court hearing in front of Judge Mark Howard on March 16. He also claimed that his arrest was a police stab wound against him.
“I have everything here and it’s all fake,” Conover said. “If I dare to test my mental abilities, I will now separate each and every one who has my intelligence.”
Police Sergeant Bartlett. Brian Moffitt outlined the lawsuit against Conover to Howard, sharing that Conover increased the speed to 50 mph with the 35 mph zone and brake-checked Emmett. When Conover attacked Emmett, Moffitt says the drone operator happened to capture it on video.
Conover also insisted that his legal name was Eric Van Conover, not Conover, and that he wanted to contact another lawyer. However, police list his name as Conover.
“This seems like a massive misunderstanding,” Conover said, adding that he lives in New York City. “I’m exactly the person I’m talking about. I’m a YouTuber.”
Judge Howard ordered Conover to remain in prison at least until he hears about his possible cause. This is scheduled for this week. The charges against Conover include attempted murder of Bartlett Patrol officer Cameron Emmett, special felony, first-degree assault on a police officer (class A felony), second-degree assault on a police officer (class B felony), reckless conduct with a fatal weapon (class B felony), and misdemeanor charges after an accident, reckless driving by a police officer.
