Bomb Threat at Worcester Public Library Leads to Arrest of Worcester Male
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Wednesday, April 13, 2016
GoLocalWorcester News Team
Worcester police arrested Roberto Lopez, 19, of Worcester after he informed a female, while inside the Worcester Public Library, that he had a bomb inside his backpack on Tuesday afternoon
Upon hearing this, library staff members were notified and Lopez was escorted outside the building and onto the concourse area.
Upon the officers arrival at approximately 2 p.m, they were flagged down by a member of the library staff. The staff member was standing next to an unknown male with a backpack in the immediate vicinity.
Officers were informed by the staff member that the Lopez owned the backpack and was involved in making a bomb threat.
Lopez stated that that there were stereo parts in the backpack but no bomb.
After developing additional information about what was in the bag, officers opened the backpack. Inside were stereo speakers, cell phones, wires and an amplifier.
Lopez was arrested and transported to police headquarters. There, he was charged with possession of a hoax device, threats causing evacuation or disruption and making bomb threats.
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Religion: 21
Sexual Orientation: 53
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Religion: 2
Sexual Orientation: 5
Ethnicity: 4
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Religion: 3
Sexual Orientation: 0
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Sexual Orientation: 1
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Number of Hate Crimes Per Capita (1,000 residents): .1523
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Sexual Orientation: 1
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