Trial for Dartmouth man who possessed illegal fireworks scheduled for 2026

During his probable cause hearing, it was decided that Kevin Ruiz, 54, will have his next trial on Friday, Feb. 13 at the Bristol District Court for allegedly igniting fireworks and damaging the garage he had been living in. 

Ruiz was charged with possessing components capable of creating an explosive device, possessing explosives, three counts of wanton destruction of property over $1,200 and disturbing the peace.