Daily Archives: March 19, 2024
Quick News
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Stabbing Investigation
Story Harvested From Saint John Police Dept
Stabbing Investigation – Union Street / Waterloo Street Area
File: 24-1867
The Saint John Police are investigating following a report of stabbing near the intersection of Union and Waterloo Street.
It is reported that:
On Monday, March 18, 2024, at approximately 3:14 p.m., the Saint John Police responded to a report of a stabbing in the area of Union Street and Waterloo Street.
Officers arrived on scene and located a 43-year-old man who had sustained serious injuries. He was transported to the Regional Hospital for treatment and has been released.
The Major Crime Unit and Forensic Services were called to investigate. Detectives believe that this is an isolated incident.
Investigators are appealing for witnesses or anyone in the area of Union Street and Waterloo Street that has dash-cam or video surveillance of the incident at the time it occurred.
Members of the Saint John Police Force are committed to the highest standard of excellence in investigations and continue to follow leads in relation to this matter.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Saint John Police Force at 1-506-648-3333, or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or 1-800-222-T.I.P.S.
On this day March 19
Today in History
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1962 Bob Dylan releases his first album
Dylan is one of the world’s most influential music artists. His songs “Blowin’ in the Wind” and “The Times They Are a-Changin’” became anthems for the anti-war movement.
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1954 Willie Mosconi sets the world record for running most consecutive Pool balls without a miss
Mr. Pocket Billiards, as the hugely successful American sportsman was often called, ran 526 consecutive balls.
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1945 Adolf Hitler orders the destruction of all industries in Germany
The Nero Decree was issued in the light of Germany’s imminent defeat in World War II. It was never fully executed.
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1911 The first International Women’s Day is observed by over 1 million people in several European countries
German socialists Clara Zetkin and Luise Zietz initiated the observance, which has become an annual global event.
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1895 The Lumière brothers record their first footage
Sortie des Usines Lumière à Lyon showed workers leaving their factory in Lyon. The film is about 50 seconds long. Auguste and Louis Lumière were the earliest filmmakers in history.