Man arrested on I-495 in Wrentham during search for potential explosive device in Haverhill

HAVERHILL, Mass. — A man has been arrested in connection to a search for a potential explosive device in Haverhill.

Around 8 a.m. on Friday morning, Haverhill Police were notified of an item of concern at a Rosebud Avenue home. Upon arrival at the scene, Haverhill police requested assistance from state police and began searching for a Haverhill resident, an adult male.

The man was located and taken into custody following a motor vehicle stop on Route 495 in Wrentham. Haverhill police will pursue criminal charges against him.

Out of an abundance of caution, neighbors were evacuated while bomb squad members assessed potential hazards.

“Based on their assessments using robotic platforms and other tools, technicians determined that the device posed a significant danger and could not safely be transported. They conducted a controlled detonation to render it safe and disposed of additional energetic material found at the scene. No injuries have been reported,” the State Fire Marshal’s office said.

Residents in the area were allowed to reenter their homes Friday afternoon. Rosebud Avenue will remain closed for a short time until emergency vehicles clear the scene.

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