Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2025 N.Y. man held for evaluation in alleged machete threat at Amazon facility in Revere Status hearing now set for October 24 in Chelsea District Court on attempted murder charges By Steve Freker A 24-year-old Amazon worker who allegedly stood over and threatened another employee with two machete knives, one in each hand, remains in custody after being arraigned last week on attempted murder and other charges in connection with the September 20 incident. A If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available An employee of Amazon was ordered held at Bridgewater State Hospital after being charged with attempted murder in connection with a September 20 incident at the American Legion Highway facility in Revere. (Courtesy Photo) Suff olk District Attorney’s Offi ce spokesperson told the Advocate Tuesday that Evens Laforet, 24, of Rochester, N.Y., is in custody at Bridgewater State Hospital, where he is being evaluated. Laforet was arraigned on September 23 on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon (machete), assault with intent to murder, and assault and battery. A dangerousness hearing scheduled for September 25 was cancelled after it was determined he would be kept in custody in Bridgewater. Here are the details of the case as provided in court by prosecutors. On Saturday, September 20, Revere police responded to the Amazon facility at 135 American Legion Highway. The alleged victim, an employee, reported being chased by another employee, later identifi ed as Laforet, with a machete. According to prosecutors, the alleged victim said Laforet had worked at the facility for about a month and “had consistently demonstrated aggressive behavior.” Before the incident, Laforet put himself at a workstation that he was not assigned to. When the victim approached Laforet to address the issue, Laforet grabbed the victim’s vest and stated, “I’m going to kill you.” According to reports, the alleged victim pushed Laforet off and Laforet left the building. Laforet returned holding two machetes. The victim reported that Laforet threatened to kill him again before charging in his direction. The victim tripped and fell and Laforet stood over him with the machetes raised. Another employee intervened by yelling Laforet’s name. While Laforet looked away, the victim ran. Laforet then fl ed the facility before police arrived. A witness reported seeing a male enter the wooded area near the Amazon facility entrance. State police were notifi ed and assisted in the search. Police were able to locate Laforet by pinging his cellphone and placed him under arrest without further incident. Fire Prevention Week, October 5-11, 2025, to address lithium-ion battery risks and ways to minimize them M ost of the electronics in our homes — smartphones, tablets, power and lawn tools, laptops, e-cigarettes, headphones and toys, to name just a few — are powered by lithium-ion batteries. However, if not used correctly or damaged, lithium-ion batteries can overheat and start a fi re or explode. In response to these potential risks, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA) — the offi cial sponsor of Fire PrevenFire Prevention Week | SEE Page 7
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