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Breaking: Shooting reported by downtown Plymouth business »

PLYMOUTH – Plymouth officials are on the scene of a shooting that occurred late Friday afternoon on Main Street in downtown Plymouth. Few details are available but Plymouth Police do say there is no danger to the public but are asking people to stay away from the area. CWN will bring you further…

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One person seriously injured in fiery crash on I-195 in Wareham »

WAREHAM – One person was seriously injured in a crash in Wareham about 5:30 PM Thursday. The collision happened on I-195 EB near exit 39 (Route 28). A MedFlight helicopter was requested to land at Tobey Hospital in Wareham to fly the victim to an off-Cape trauma center. One lane of travel was blocked…

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***  BEYOND OUR BRIDGES ***  GUATEMALAN CHARGED W/ RAPE, INDECENT A&B ON MASSACHUSETTS MINOR, ARRESTED BY BOSTON ERO… »

SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS – [ICE MEDIA STATEMENT/PHOTO] – Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston apprehended an unlawfully present 20-year-old Guatemalan noncitizen charged in Massachusetts with rape and indecent assault and battery against a minor. Officers with ERO Boston arrested Selvin Alex…

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National Guardsman stationed in Sandwich arrested and charged for possession and distribution of child pornography »

BOSTON, MA – A Master Sergeant of the 102 Security Forces of the Massachusetts National Guard stationed in Sandwich, Mass. has been arrested and charged for allegedly possessing and distributing child pornography. Nicholas Wells, 43, was charged with possession and distribution of child pornography.…

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FEDS: NATIONAL GUARD MASTER SERGEANT IN SANDWICH CHARGED W/ CHILD PORN DISTRIBUTION… »

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – [DOJ MEDIA STATEMENT, NO BOOKING PHOTO]  –  A Master Sergeant of the 102 Security Forces of the Massachusetts National Guard stationed in Sandwich, Mass. has been arrested and charged for allegedly possessing and distributing child pornography.  Nicholas Wells,…

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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day in Saturday »

CAPE COD – On Saturday, October 26, 2024 local police departments will be participating in the DEA’s National Take-Back Initiative. The event, being held from 10 am-2 pm, aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the…

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BOAT ON THE ROCKS, CAPE COD CANAL »

BOURNE, MASSACHUSETTS –  A pilot boat reportedly ended up on the rocks that line the Cape Cod Canal this afternoon.  There were no injuries reported, according to the Bourne PD.  The Army Corps of Egineers and Mass. Environmental Police are investigating, assisted by the Bourne PD. …

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No injuries after vessel hits rocks in Cape Cod Canal »

BOURNE – A vessel reportedly struck rocks in the Cape Cod Canal shortly after 2 PM Thursday. The incident happened on the mainland side by the Bourne Bridge. No injuries were reported. The US Army Corps of Engineers is investigating the incident. Further details were not immediately available.…

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Traffic crash leads to drug charge in Wellfleet »

WELLFLEET – From Wellfleet Police: On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at approximately 5:18 AM, the Wellfleet Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Long Pond Road. Arriving officers observed a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck off the side of the road.…

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Chatham Police welcome new officer »

CHATHAM – From Chatham Police:It has been a very busy past 30 days for the Chatham Police Department. In the past month we have added three (3) new police officers. The newest member of our team is Officer Joeseph Pagliaro. Last week officer Pagliaro graduated from the Massachusetts Municipal Police…

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