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Lowell man accused of holding group hostage at knifepoint
Summary by Ground News
Elvin Cruz Jr., 31, of Quincy, was charged with eight counts of both kidnapping and assault with a dangerous weapon following the incident at 300 Mass Mills Drive. Police were called to the apartment complex shortly after 7:30 a.m. Monday after receiving a call about a man who was allegedly holding a mother and her children hostage. Police reported finding a 6-inch butcher knife in the kitchen and a 4-inch kitchen knife allegedly used by Cruz.