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Methuen Police Arrest Man Who Made Bomb Threat At Area Hospital

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Methuen Police Department
Joseph Solomon, Chief of Police
Quinn Public Safety Building
90 Hampshire St.
Methuen, MA 01844

For Immediate Release

Monday, June 19, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Methuen Police Arrest Man Who Made Bomb Threat At Area Hospital

METHUEN — Mayor Stephen Zanni and Chief Joseph Solomon report that a man was arrested early Monday for making a bomb threat at Holy Family Hospital. 

JAMES TIRADO, 41, of LAWRENCE was arrested and charged with:

  • Communicating a Bomb Scare
  • Possession of a Class E Substance

At 1:08 a.m., the Methuen Police and Fire Departments responded to the emergency room lobby at Holy Family Hospital, 70 East St., after TIRADO approached a hospital employee and claimed to have a bomb vest.

Upon arrival, officers located TIRADO in the parking lot and found two backpacks and a small suitcase in the area outside the emergency room entrance. As a result of the bags’ placement and TIRADO’s statement, the Methuen Police Explosives Detection K-9 and the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Unit responded and determined that none of the bags contained explosives.

“This was a great example of collaboration between law enforcement agencies,” Mayor Zanni said. “I commend everyone involved for their determined efforts to keep everyone safe.”

“I am proud of the swift and professional work by our officers to bring this situation to a peaceful end,” Chief Solomon said. “We take these threats very seriously, and want to reassure everyone that the hospital is safe and that there is no threat to the community.”

Upon searching TIRADO, officers located multiple doses of prescription drugs Gabapentin and Burpropion.

The emergency room was secured during the incident and patients were temporarily routed to other hospital entrances.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

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Rockport Police Department Investigating School Threat

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Rockport Police Department
John Horvath, Police Chief
168 Main St.
Rockport, MA 01834

For Immediate Release

Friday, Jan. 27, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Rockport Police Department Investigating School Threat

ROCKPORT — Chief John Horvath reports that the Rockport Police Department has identified a juvenile female suspect and is investigating after an apparent threat was made via social media against Rockport High School.

Rockport Police were notified Thursday evening about a threatening Snapchat post claiming that bombs were placed in Rockport High School bathrooms. Investigators quickly determined that the social media posts were several weeks old, however, a suspect was identified and now faces criminal charges.

The suspect, a JUVENILE FEMALE AT ROCKPORT HIGH SCHOOL, AGE 17, will be summonsed to Essex County Juvenile Court at Salem on criminal charges. The investigation remains ongoing.

Out of an abundance of caution, police searched Rockport High School overnight. Nothing dangerous was found. A notice was sent to the school community by administrators, and classes will go on as scheduled Friday.

Police do not believe that there is any danger to the school whatsoever.

“We are confident that there is no danger to the school community, students, faculty or staff,” Chief Horvath said. “Thankfully, our officers conducted an aggressive investigation and were able to determine the age and origin of these threats. While we do not believe there was ever an active danger to the school, there are serious consequences that come from this kind of behavior.”

Chief Horvath and Superintendent of Schools Robert Liebow have been in regular communication during this incident, and counseling resources will made available through the school department for anyone who feels troubled by the situation.

Further inquiries regarding the matter should be referred to Rockport Superintendent of Schools Robert Liebow.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

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Gloucester Police Charge Woman with Making Bomb Threat Against USS Fort McHenry Last Year

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Gloucester Police Department
Leonard Campanello, Chief of Police
197 Main St.
Gloucester , MA 01930

For Immediate Release

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Gloucester Police Charge Woman with Making Bomb Threat Against USS Fort McHenry Last Year

GLOUCESTER — Chief Leonard Campanello reports that the Gloucester Police Department has charged a woman for making a false bomb threat when the USS Fort McHenry was visiting the Gloucester Harbor.

A 55-YEAR-OLD WOMAN, OF GLOUCESTER will be summonsed to Gloucester District Court for the charges of Issuing a False Bomb Threat and Willful Communication of False Information to Public Safety.

On September 6, 2015, the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Boston Command Center intercepted a marine radio transmission where a woman stated she was going to blow up the USS Fort McHenry, which was anchored in Gloucester on a visit to the community, because she felt that it was polluting the harbor.

The Fort McHenry, the Coast Guard in Gloucester, along with the Coast Guard Criminal Investigative Service and Naval Criminal Investigative Service were immediately notified.

The Coast Guard was able to triangulate that the transmission originated on the north channel of the State Fish Pier at the end of Parker Street. With assistance from the Gloucester Police Department, the Coast Guard identified the woman in the recording.

Following the Coast Guard’s investigation, the case was closed on the federal level and referred to the Gloucester Police Department, who following its own investigation, issued charges against the woman.

The USS Fort McHenry is a Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship of the U.S. Navy that was named for Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Md.

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Stoneham Police Subdue Disturbed Man Who Entered Police Station, Assaulted Officer and Made Bomb Threat

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STONEHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief James McIntyre
47 Central Street
Stoneham, MA 02180-2044

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 781-533-9398
Email: [email protected]

Stoneham Police Subdue Disturbed Man Who Entered Police Station, Assaulted Officer and Made Bomb Threat

STONEHAM — Chief James McIntyre reports that the Stoneham Police Department is charging a man after he allegedly entered the Stoneham Police Station, made a bomb threat and assaulted a police officer.

Chief McIntyre is also praising the restraint and tactical decision-making by officers who diffused the situation and subdued the suspect without injury to the suspect or others.

On Tuesday, May 3, around 5:30 p.m., a man entered the police station, located at 47 Central St., wearing a backpack. He approached the dispatch window in the lobby and made a bomb threat to a police officer at the window. The man then walked away from the dispatch window toward a training room where a community group was going to be holding a meeting.

Officers exited the dispatch area into the lobby and attempted to calm the man, who allegedly tried to strike an officer multiple times.

Officers deployed pepper spray to restrain the man and then took him into custody. As officers were placing handcuffs on the man, an officer used a pocket knife to cut off the backpack, which was handed to another officer who carried it from the building. A search of the backpack revealed no explosives inside.

The suspect, a 35-YEAR-OLD STONEHAM MAN, was taken to a local hospital for a mental health and physical evaluation. He will be summonsed to Woburn District Court at a later date, charged with Issuing a False Bomb Threat and Assault and Battery on a Police Officer.

His name is not being released at this time.

Out of an abundance of caution, Stoneham Police officers also completed a sweep of nearby Town Hall, as the suspect had been seen inside the building earlier in the evening. No suspicious devices or packages were located.

“Thankfully, the public was never in danger, but the actions of this individual caused considerable concern,” Chief McIntyre said. “I commend our officers for bringing this situation to a successful resolution with no one injured and no disruption to the community.”

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