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Massachusetts 911 dispatch reveals wild chase for suspected murderer after movie, McDonald's slash spree
A 911 dispatch revealed escalating dangers as civilians’ tips helped cops hunt down a suspect who was accused of going on a multi-state slashing spree.
After a stabbing inside a Plymouth, Massachusetts, McDonald’s, several law enforcement agencies converged on a black Porsche after a witness to the stabbing said the fugitive’s car was behind her, according to the audio.
The witness’ tip was one of several that police used to track down a suspect – later identified as Jared Ravizza – who allegedly stabbed six people in movie theater and a fast-food joint less than two hours apart.
About 30 minutes into the strategic police chase, dispatch warned pursuing officers, “Be advised. This is now a suspect in a murder out of Connecticut,” and there are knives in his car.
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Jared Ravizza stands during his arraignment at Plymouth District Court in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Ravizza was arraigned on assault charges. (Steven Senne/AP Photo)
The lengthy dispatch and chase pick up after two victims were stabbed in a McDonald’s in Plymouth.
One of the victims was stabbed in the arm and found in the back office, a responding officer told Cape Cod Public Safety dispatch.
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“We have no known location on the assailant at this time,” the officer said, according to the audio. “The only description is a White male, long, blonde hair with a scratch on his face. No vehicle description, no clothing description at this time.”
It didn’t take long for tips from the public to funnel in.
“I have a caller on the line who witnessed the stabbing,” according to dispatch audio. “She said the vehicle is behind her right now on Route 3 southbound.”
Jared Ravizza is escorted by a court officer as he arrives for his arraignment at Plymouth District Court on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. (Steven Senne/AP Photo)
That’s how police got the description of the alleged fugitive’s black Porsche with the license plate.
Using civilians’ tips, they tracked his potential escape from a distance as he traveled toward Cape Cod, a popular summer tourist destination.
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The tips painted a more detailed picture of the suspect: “White male, long blonde hair, and he’s wearing a baseball hat.”
By this time, they potentially had a suspect name and knew he lived in the town of Chilmark on the island of Martha’s Vineyard.
At this time, pursuing officers believed they were chasing a suspect who allegedly stabbed two people in a McDonald’s, but the threat escalated.
Jared Ravizza allegedly stabbed four young girls in a movie theater and two more victims in a Plymouth McDonald’s before his arrest in the town of Sandwich. (Google Maps)
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Ravizza, 26, allegedly stabbed four girls between the ages of 9 and 17 in a Braintree, Massachusetts, movie theater, about a 40-minute drive south, around 6 p.m. Saturday, Braintree police said.
The alleged McDonald’s slashing happened “shortly after” and it “appears as though the crimes are related,” according to Braintree police, which didn’t divulge details about how or why they believe there’s a connection.
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Another witness told police they spotted Ravizza’s Porsche. They were told to flip on their hazards to help police.
Tailing officers trailed behind from a distance without lights and sirens, with specific instructions, “Don’t light him up yet.”
Officers purposely waited for him to pass a particular exit so he couldn’t get off the highway, but the circumstances escalated again.
The motive for the alleged stabbings in Massachusetts is unclear (David Curran/Satellite News Service)
“Be advised. This is now a suspect in a murder out of Connecticut. Use caution,” dispatch warned police, according to the audio.
Every couple of minutes, pursuing police were reminded that this was a murder suspect.
He passed the exit, and it became a full-on, high-speed chase as sirens blared in the background. One officer told dispatch that state police joined the pursuit.
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Ravizza finally crashed on Cotuit Road in the town of Sandwich, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod, between 7 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Images showed firefighters knocking down the flames emanating from the totaled car. Officers told dispatchers he was in custody.
“We have him in custody. They can stand down,” an officer responded.
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Criminal charges filed
Ravizza pleaded not guilty to assault with intent to murder and two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon in connection to the Plymouth rest stop McDonald’s attack during Monday’s court appearance, his lawyer told Fox News Digital.
The 26-year-old suspect faces at least six more charges for the alleged attack in the Braintree AMC movie theater.
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He is expected to be arraigned on several criminal charges in Quincy District Court in connection with the alleged movie theater slashing spree.
Prosecutors filed four counts of assault to murder as well as assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Fox News Digital.
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His attorney told Fox News Digital “no comment” when asked if he had a statement on behalf of Ravizza.
The murder investigation stems from an alleged fatal attack in Deep River, Connecticut, about a two-hour drive northeast along Interstate 95 to the Braintree movie theater, the same day as the Massachusetts slashings.
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The victim in the Connecticut homicide was identified as Bruce Feldman, a 70-year-old West Hartford man, Connecticut State Police said.
Around 3:36 p.m. on Saturday, Ravizza allegedly threw a shovel through the front window during an argument. He was recognized and identified by neighbors.
Ravizza was arraigned on assault charges. (Steven Senne/AP Photo)
Responding officers found Feldman outside “with visible injuries” and pronounced him dead at the scene.
Criminal charges in Connecticut are pending, according to the state police.
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It’s unclear what prompted the four-hour rash of violence.
All law enforcement agencies said the investigations remain ongoing.
Fox News Digital’s Mitch Picasso and Greg Norman contributed to this report.
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Massachusetts man awaits word from family in Iran after attacks
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How will the Iran war impact gas prices in Massachusetts?
With a widening conflict in the Middle East after the American and Israeli attack on Iran Saturday, global markets are bracing for a shakeup in the energy supply chain.
So, here at home, what can consumers expect at the gas pump?
An increase in oil prices is almost always followed by an increase in gas prices. And the oil market has already reacted to the war. NBC News reported on Sunday that U.S. crude oil initially spiked more than 10%, while Brent, the international oil benchmark, rose as much as 13%.
Early Monday morning, reports were coming in of black smoke rising from the U.S. embassy in Kuwait City.
While Iran’s oil reserves supply less than an estimated 5% of global production, the main concern is the Strait of Hormuz. This maritime passageway borders Iran at the bottleneck of the Persian Gulf, and more than 20% of the world’s oil passes through. If Iran closes or restricts Hormuz, the oil market could face severe disruptions.
Gas prices rise about 2.5 cents for every dollar increase in crude oil prices. As of Sunday, U.S. crude oil prices had already increased by nearly $5 a barrel.
“I fully expect that by Monday night, you could credibly say that gas prices are being impacted by oil prices having gone up,” GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan told NBC News.
GasBuddy characterizes their expectations for price increases as “incremental” rather than “explosive”. The group said to anticipate a potential 10-15 cent increase over the next couple of weeks.
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Body camera video shows Massachusetts police officer save 78-year-old man from burning truck – East Idaho News
EASTON, Mass. (WBZ) — Police body camera video shows an Easton, Massachusetts, officer rescuing a 78-year-old Raynham man from a burning car on Friday morning.
A Mack dump truck was experiencing problems on the side of Turnpike Street just after 2 a.m. when a Ford pickup truck struck the back of it, according to police.
The pickup truck then became stuck under the dump truck, trapping the driver, Francis Leverone, inside. A Toyota Camry then hit the back of the pickup truck and caught fire, police said.
Easton police officer Dean Soucie arrived at the crash and saw that the two vehicles were on fire. Video shows Soucie rushing over before breaking the driver’s side window and then, with the help of the two witnesses, freeing Leverone from the pickup truck. Soucie said he was confused but conscious.
“As I reached inside the vehicle, one of the passersby — he actually jumped into the cab of the truck, and he helped me free the individual,” Soucie said.
They then carried the driver to safety.
Leverone was taken to a nearby hospital before being transferred to a Boston hospital. He received serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
No one else was injured in the crash.
Dee Leverone told WBZ her husband is doing OK. “I’m just thankful for the people that got him out,” she said. “Very thankful.”
After watching the police body-cam video on the news she said, “I was shocked, I was like ‘Oh my God!’ I just couldn’t believe it. His truck is like melted.”
She says she realized that something was wrong last night when her husband never made it home from work.
“I kept trying to call him and call him, and I finally got a hold of him at like 4:30 a.m., and he was at (Good Samaritan Hospital) and he told me he’s gotten in an accident,” Dee said.
She says he’s recovering at the Boston Medical Center and being treated for a dislocated hip.
“He’s a trooper,” Dee said. “He’s a strong man — and you know he’s 78, but you know he’s a toughie. He definitely is a toughie.”
Soucie commended the help of the two witnesses and said that before he arrived at the crash, they had attempted to put out the flames with a fire extinguisher and removed a gasoline tank from the pickup truck before it could ignite.
“They jumped into action like it was nothing,” Soucie said. “Those two individuals were absolutely awesome.”
Easton Police Chief Keith Boone said that he is “extremely proud” of Soucie and the witnesses.
“He saved a life last night,” Chief Boone said. “He is an exemplary police officer and this is just one example. I think he’s a hero.”
Turnpike Street was closed for several hours following the crash. Easton Police are investigating.
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