Franklin State Rep. Arrested By Nashua Police On Nonconsensual Dissemination Of Private Sexual Images Charge

NASHUA, NH — A state representative from Franklin was arrested in Nashua on Thursday, accused of sharing private sexual images of a woman on social media account, according to police.

Bryan E. Morse, 32, of Woodridge Road in Franklin, was arrested on Thursday on a felony count of nonconsensual dissemination of private sex images

The charge, a felony, was connected to an incident on May 16, according to court paperwork, and involved explicit photographs of a woman posted on her app, according to Sgt. John Cinelli, the public information officer and communications division supervisor of the Nashua Police Department.

“Detectives from the Special Investigations Division were assigned to further the investigation,” he said, which led to an arrest warrant on a single count.

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Morse was released on $200 cash bail. Part of the bail conditions require him to stay away from the victim, who lives in Nashua. Morse is due in Nashua District Court on Dec. 18 for an arraignment.

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Crime Line at 603-589-1665.

Morse, a Republican, was elected in November 2024, topping the ticket for two seats to represent Wards 1, 2, and 3 in the city.

Originally from Merrimack, Morse is no stranger to police, having been arrested several times between 2012 and 2015, according to Patch reports. The charges included firearm-carry concealed/motor vehicle without a permit, child endangerment, willful concealment, and reckless driving. He was arrested in both Amherst and Merrimack, according to reports.

In a Facebook post published on Thursday, Morse called the incident “a false accusation” and said he had been the victim of “death threats, personal attacks, harassing phone calls and messages, and even threats toward my home and family.” Morse said he would plead not guilty to the charge and asked for support in fighting it.

“I rarely ask for help, but the financial burden of legal representation is significant,” he said. “If you are able to contribute toward attorney fees, my family and I would be deeply grateful.”

As of Friday morning, Morse had raised $150 toward his $10,000 goal via GiveSendGo.com.

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