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State officials warn of scam involving text messages for unpaid tolls »

BOSTON, MA – There have been reports of citizens receiving the following fraudulent message on their cell phone : [EzDriveMA] Your vehicle has $6.99 in unpaid tolls. To avoid high late fees on your bill, Please settle promptly by January 10th. The message asks the recipient to confirm payment through…

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Driver extrication, airlifted after early morning crash in Bourne »

BOURNE – A car crashed into the median woods on MacArthur Boulevard (Route 28) about 5 AM Friday. The crash happened near Clay Pond Road. Firefighters had to use the Jaws of Life for an extended time to free the driver who was then transported to the Mass State Police barracks to meet a MedFliight…

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***  WATCH ***  SUSPECT IN CUSTODY AFTER ALLEGEDLY PULLING FIREARM ON ROOMMATE »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] – Barnstable Police officers surrounded a house on Oak Neck Road last evening after a man allegedly pulled a firearm on his roommate. At around 9:00 p.m. Thursday, officers met the alleged firearm assault victim in a dark cemetery on Oak Neck Road. About…

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Barnstable Police issue wanted person alert for man who prompted two SWAT calls for multiple felony charges »

HYANNIS – Barnstable Police are looking for a wanted person, Jerome Trent for charges of Possession of a firearm without a FID card, Threatening to commit a crime (2 counts) and Assault with a dangerous weapon (3 counts). from an incident that prompted a SWAT response in HYannis on January 5th,…

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Drugs, guns, money seized following search warrant in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – Yarmouth Police Detectives, along with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Cape Cod Resident Office, and the Cape Cod Regional SWAT Team executed a search warrant Wednesday afternoon at a Hidden Acres Ave address. Upon execution of the warrant, detectives located ski masks, a 3-D…

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Car vs pole crash knocks out power to part of Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – A car struck a utility pole in Provincetown about 6 PM Thursday. No injuries were reported but the impact damaged Eversource equipment knocking out power in the area. Provincetown Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The post Car vs pole crash knocks out power to part…

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WANTED: DO YOU KNOW JEROME TRENT’S WHEREABOUTS? »

According to a BPD media statement, Jerome Trent is wanted by the Barnstable Police Department for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (3 counts), Threat to Commit a Crime (2 counts), and Possession of a Firearm without an FID Card. The charges are from an incident which occurred in the Town of Barnstable…

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ERO Boston arrests Brazilian national facing felony charges of rape, extortion »

BOSTON, MA – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston arrested a Brazilian national Dec. 10 wanted on felony charges of rape and extortion with threat of injury. This was the second time ERO arrested Agnaldo Moreira da Cruz, 29, after two separate incidents…

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Woman rescued from Cape Cod Canal »

BOURNE – A woman was rescued from the frigid waters of the Cape Cod Canal early Thursday afternoon and rushed to a hospital. Multiple police and fire units including boats moved into the area to investigate and check for any other possible victims. Further details were not immediately available.…

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Vehicle rolls over in median on Route 6 in Sandwich seriously injuring two people »

SANDWICH – Two people were injured in a rollover crash on Route 6 in Sandwich about noon Thursday. The crash happened eastbound between the Sagamore Bridge and the Route 130 exit. MedFlight was not available due to weather. One victim was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital trauma center in…

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