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BRAZILIAN WOMAN CHARGED W/ MULTIPLE SEX CRIMES AGAINST CHILD ARRESTED IN FALMOUTH, FEDS SAY »

FALMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — [D.O.J. MEDIA STATEMENT]  –  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, along with federal law enforcement partners from the FBI, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested an illegally present Brazilian charged with multiple sex crimes against…

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Driver evaluated after car strikes tree on Route 6 in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – A car reportedly struck a tree on Route in Provincetown about 10 PM Sunday. The crash happened on the inbound side near the sand dunes before Snail Road. The driver was evaluated at the scene. The crash is under investigation by Provincetown Police. Further details were not immediately…

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Vehicle strikes utility pole, leaves scene in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – A car reportedly struck a utility pole on Old Barnstable Road near Mashpee Village about 10 PM Sunday and then left the scene. Utility crews were called to replace the broken pole. Mashpee Police are investigating the crash. Further details were not immediately available. The post Vehicle…

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*** WATCH *** A “HALO” ARREST IN FLORIDA: WILL A NEW MASSACHUSETTS “HALO LAW” BE ABUSED BY “BAD APPLES?” »

  HN NOTES & MULLINGS ON THE MATTER HN is probably one of the few people (if not the only person) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts who has served as a police officer and is now serving as a professional photojournalist at crime and emergency scenes. I’ve been working around crime and…

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Sunday photo essay: April showers »

All photos by Jane Sheehy Emplit/CWN The post Sunday photo essay: April showers appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Occupants have to be extricated but no serious injuries after early morning car vs pole crash in Dennis »

DENNIS – A vehicle struck a utility pole in Dennis about 1 AM Saturday. The crash happened on Old Bass River Road at Rocky Ridge. The occupants were not injured but had to be extricated from the wreckage. About 50 Eversource customers lost power as crews continued to replace the pole late into…

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Yarmouth Police honor the life and legacy of Sergeant Sean M. Gannon on 7th anniversary of End of Watch »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: Today, April 12th, is the 7-year anniversary of K9 Sergeant Sean M. Gannon’s End of Watch. Sergeant Gannon was one of the most caring, compassionate, intelligent, courageous, and selfless officers. He was always there to back officers up on a call, step up and…

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Developing: Serious injuries reported after fire erupts in Wareham mobile home park »

WAREHAM – Serious injuries were reported after fire erupted in a Wareham mobile home park Friday evening. One mobile home was gutted and a second damaged in the fire on Kimberly Court in the Garden Homes Estates park. CWN is checking with Wareham officials for further details. Photos by David Curran/Satellite…

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Hyannis Man Sentenced 19-20 Years For Kidnapping Incident »

HYANNIS – On April 7, 2025, after a three week jury trial, 37 year old Anthony Russ of Hyannis was found guilty of multiple indictments including kidnapping, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, larceny from a person, as well as intimidation of a witness. These indictments stemmed from…

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Car crashes into sign at State Police rotary in Bourne »

BOURNE – A car crashed into a large highway sign in Bourne about 5 PM. The collision happened at the rotary in front of the Mass State Police barracks. Three people were treated and released at the scene. Traffic delays were reported until the scene was cleared. The post Car crashes into sign at…

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