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crime1 year ago•3 min saved

Massachusetts Stabbing Suspect Jared Ravizza Held Without Bail

A suspect, Ravizza, was held without bail after being released from the hospital following a stabbing incident at a McDonald's in Plymouth. Ravizza allegedly stabbed two employees before fleeing and crashing his car. He was previously involved in a violent incident with his father and was under mental health evaluation. The victims are in stable condition, and the McDonald's franchisee expressed gratitude for the quick law enforcement response. Authorities are also investigating a possible connection to a fatal stabbing in Connecticut.

via The Boston Globe|

#arrest #crime #mcdonalds

crime1 year ago•2 min saved

Suspect Linked to Multiple Stabbings at Massachusetts McDonald's and Movie Theater

Jared Ravizza, 26, has been arrested in connection with a stabbing at a Plymouth McDonald's and is suspected of a similar attack at a Braintree movie theater where four girls were injured. Ravizza faces charges of assault with intent to murder and assault battery with a dangerous weapon. Both incidents resulted in non-life-threatening injuries for the victims. Ravizza was apprehended after a car chase and crash in Sandwich. He is scheduled for arraignment in Plymouth District Court.

via Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News|

#arrest #braintree #crime

world-conflict2 years ago•3 min saved

WWII-Era Bomb Detonated at Sea, Thousands Return Home

Thousands of people in Plymouth have returned home after a World War Two bomb, weighing 500kg, was detonated following a large-scale evacuation. The unexploded bomb was discovered in a garden, prompting one of the largest UK peacetime evacuation operations. Residents expressed relief at the conclusion of the situation, with some highlighting the challenges and inconveniences faced during the evacuation. The bomb disposal operation involved transporting the device through a densely populated residential area to the sea for detonation, affecting over 10,000 people and 1,219 properties. Defense Secretary Grant Shapps commended the personnel involved in the operation and thanked the public for their patience and cooperation.

via BBC.com|

#bomb-detonation #evacuation #ministry-of-defence

world-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"WWII-Era Unexploded Bomb Safely Detonated at Sea After Large UK Evacuation"

A 500-kilogram WWII-era bomb found in Plymouth prompted one of the largest peacetime evacuations in UK history, with over 10,000 residents moved to safety. The bomb was safely detonated at sea after being transported through a densely populated area, with Plymouth, a heavily bombed city during WWII, facing a historic event.

via The Associated Press|

#bomb-detonation #evacuation #plymouth

world-news2 years ago•3 min saved

WWII Bomb Found in Plymouth Detonated at Sea after Evacuations

A 500kg German WW2 bomb found in a Plymouth garden caused a four-day evacuation of thousands of people before being safely detonated at sea. The bomb was transported through the city's streets and then taken by boat beyond the breakwater for detonation. The disposal marked the end of significant disruption for residents, with over 10,000 people and 4,300 properties falling within the evacuation cordon. Defence Secretary Grant Shapps praised the "bravery and fortitude" of those involved in the operation, while the city's council leader thanked everyone for their support during the incident.

via BBC.com|

#bomb-disposal #detonation #evacuation

world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Evacuation and Disposal: WWII Bomb in Plymouth Moved to Sea for Detonation"

An unexploded WWII bomb found in Plymouth, England prompted one of the largest evacuations in the UK since the war, with around 10,000 people evacuated. The bomb, weighing around 500 kilograms, was safely transported through the city and placed on a boat for disposal at sea. Plymouth, a famous naval port targeted during WWII, has a history of bombings, and unexploded ordnance is regularly found across the UK.

via ABC News|

#disposal-at-sea #evacuation #plymouth

history-world-war-two2 years ago•2 min saved

"WWII Bomb Discovered in Plymouth Garden to be Safely Disposed at Sea"

Archivists at The Box in Plymouth believe they have determined the date a World War Two bomb found in Keyham was dropped, pinpointing it to 22 or 23 April, 1941 based on "bomb maps" from the war. The 500kg (1,102lb) bomb led to the evacuation of over 1,200 properties and approximately 3,250 people in the area, with Plymouth Life Centre serving as an emergency rest area. Despite advisories, a "minimal" number of residents have chosen to stay in their homes, prompting ongoing conversations to ensure their safety.

via BBC.com|

#bombing #evacuation #history-world-war-two

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Plymouth Approves Eagle Brook Church Campus Amid Lawsuit Threat

Plymouth City Council voted to allow Eagle Brook Church to build a new megachurch in the suburb after facing a lawsuit threat, reversing a previous decision to deny the church. The resolution to reject the church failed by an even 3-3 vote, with concerns raised about potential traffic issues. Some council members suggested building a second entrance to mitigate traffic, while others voted against the resolution to reject the church.

via Star Tribune|

#city-council #eagle-brook-church #lawsuit-threat

local-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Massachusetts Family Escapes Gaza, Leaving Their Children Behind"

The Shafai family from Plymouth, Massachusetts, remains trapped in Gaza as they were told they could leave but without their three children. Supplies are running low, and their youngest child is sick. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey have sent a letter urging for more humanitarian aid and safe passage for Americans trying to leave Gaza. While other U.S. citizens with children have managed to leave, the Shafai family wants a guarantee that the whole family can leave together before making the dangerous trip to the Rafah border.

via CBS Boston|

#children #gaza #humanitarian-aid

traffic-accident2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Crash Closes Highway 55 in Plymouth

A 68-year-old woman from Plymouth, Minnesota, was killed in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 55. The crash occurred when a pickup truck and a sedan traveling eastbound collided with an SUV heading northbound. The driver of the SUV was fatally injured, while the sedan driver sustained injuries but will survive. The pickup truck driver was unharmed. The Minnesota State Patrol is currently investigating the incident.

via CBS Minnesota|

#fatal-crash #highway-55 #investigation

accidents2 years ago•0 min saved

Fatal Crash on Hwy 169 in Plymouth Under Investigation by State Patrol

The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on Highway 169 in Plymouth, where a box truck rear-ended a Nissan Altima and pushed it into a Chevrolet Tahoe. At least one person has died, and it is unclear how many others were injured. Southbound traffic was temporarily shut down but has since reopened.

via KSTP|

#accidents #deadly-crash #highway-169