Bomb Threat at Jewish Temple in Providence -- Police Make Arrest, Suspect in Custody
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Bomb Threat at Jewish Temple in Providence -- Police Make Arrest, Suspect in Custody
According to police, a man left a voice mail Tuesday at Temple Beth-El on the East Side of Providence.
The message was a bomb threat.
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He is now in custody and facing multiple charges.
Police are not releasing any additional information at this time.
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