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History

On this day April 3

Today in History

  • 1996 The Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski, is arrested

    The mathematician who was driven by anarchist ideas sent out 16 letter bombs between 1978 and 1995, killing 3 people and injuring 23.

  • 1973 The first public mobile telephone call is placed on a Manhattan sidewalk

    Motorola’s Martin Cooper called Joel Engel of Bell Labs. He later told the BBC that his first words were “Joel, I’m calling you from a ‘real’ cellular telephone. A portable handheld telephone.”

  • 1948 Harry S. Truman signs the Marshall Plan

    $12.4 billion was allocated to help rebuild European economies after the end of World War II and prevent communists from seizing control.

  • 1940 Soviet troops massacre about 22,000 Polish nationals

    The Katyn massacre is considered the worst massacre of prisoners of war in history. The order to execute all captive members of the Polish Officer Corps was signed by Joseph Stalin.

  • 1885 Gottlieb Daimler patents his engine design

    The German engineer’s so-called “grandfather clock engine” was lighter than previous four-stroke engines and is considered a milestone for the invention of the automobile.

Crime

Impaired Drivers Arrested

Story Harvested From Saint John Police Dept

2 Impaired Drivers Arrested During Long Weekend March 29 – April 01, 2024

 

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On Saturday, March 30, 2024, at approximately 7:33 p.m., the Saint John Police responded to a report of a vehicle stalled in the middle of an intersection in the 200-block of Rothesay Avenue. A 28-year-old woman was arrested for impaired driving. She was later released from custody to appear in court on a later date.

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On Saturday, March 30, 2024, at approximately 8:15 p.m., a member of the Saint John Police Force Patrol Services Division observed a vehicle driving with no lights on. The vehicle was seen travelling east on Fairville Blvd and a traffic stop was initiated. A 49-year-old man was found operating the motor vehicle. A roadside sobriety test was conducted. As a result of the test his license was suspended for 7 days.

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On Monday, April 01, 2024, at approximately 2:58 a.m., the Saint John Police Force responded vehicle pulled over on the side of Highway 1 near exit 119. Police quickly arrived on scene and took a 40-year-old woman into custody for impaired driving. She was later released from custody to appear in court on a later date.

The Saint John Police Force would like to remind the public that operating a motor vehicle while impaired is dangerous. It is essential to prioritize safety and make responsible choices to protect yourself and others on the road. If you plan to drink or engage in activities that may impair your ability to drive safely, you should arrange to have alternative transportation. Your safety and the safety of others depends on it.

The Saint John Police Force would like to thank the public for their assistance.

Sunday Stuff

Sunday March 31

Bunsen Burner Day

Bunsen Burner Day on March 31 celebrates the inventor of the Bunsen Burner, German chemist Robert Wilhelm Eberhard von Bunsen.

Students in a lab using a bunsen burner.

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The most important contribution of Robert Bunsen, one that changed chemistry labs all over the world, was the Bunsen Burner.

Revolutionized Chemistry

A staple in all chemistry labs, the Bunsen Burner is a device that uses a flammable gas to produce a hot flame.

The Bunsen Burner was the precursor to the gas stove many people used in their homes today.

Photochemistry

Born on March 31, 1811, Robert Bunsen is thought to be a trailblazer in the field of photochemistry. Photochemistry is a specialized branch of chemistry that looks at the chemical effects of light.

He was also well-known for his work on the chemistry of arsenic, a chemical element that is used for a variety of purposes including preserving wood, but is also toxic to human beings and animals in larger quantities.

What To Do

  • Honor your chemistry teachers on this day. Thank them for all the knowledge they have imparted you.
  • Introduce young adults and children in your life to the joys of chemistry.
  • Learn more about the life of Robert Bunsen.

FYI…

…that Robert Bunsen also discovered cesium and rubidium with Gustav Kirchhoff? Cesium is one of 5 elements that are liquid at room temperature.

Crime

Public Safety Alert – Personation of a Peace Officer

Story Harvested From Saint John Police Dept

Public Safety Alert – Personation of a Peace Officer

File: 24-2150

The Saint John Police Force is investigating a suspicious vehicle that was seen with a set of red and blue lights displayed in the windshield.

It is alleged that:

On Friday, March 29, 2024, at approximately 8:45 a.m., the complainant was driving in the area of Catherwood Street and Ready Street in Saint John. They observed a vehicle with flashing red and blue lights in the windshield parked on the side of the road. The vehicle was described as an unmarked older model, Dark Green van, possibly a Ford Windstar.

There were two men in the vehicle. The male in the front passenger’s seat was manipulating the light in the windshield.

The occupants of the vehicle are unknown and there are no further descriptions at this time. Investigators are appealing for witnesses or anyone in the area that has video of the incident at the time it occurred.

The Saint John Police reminds the public that our members are dressed in full uniform with a visible name tag worn on their uniform shirt, exterior vest and/or jacket. Officers working in plain clothes will identify themselves and be in possession of a badge and police identification. If something seems suspicious, please call 506-648-3333, or 911 in an emergency.

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.