The man charged with kidnapping an 11-year-old girl in Springfield last week was committed for mental health observation at a dangerousness hearing Wednesday.
A psychologist spoke at the hearing and said he believes the suspect, Miguel Rodriguez, has psychiatric symptoms that interfere with his thinking. Rodriguez will be held at Bridgewater State Hospital for observation for at least 20 days.
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Rodriguez faces charges including kidnapping and assault with a dangerous weapon after grabbing the girl while she was walking home from school, prompting an Amber Alert. Police credit alert citizens and local media with helping rescue the girl.
Rodriguez is held without bail and is due back in court on Feb. 11.
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