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Falmouth Teen Arrested for Alleged School Shooting Threats, Held Without Bail »

ABOVE: Ian Fotheringham’s Falmouth PD booking photo   HN NOTE: The following is based on a media statement from the DA’s office.    FALMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS  —  An 18-year-old Falmouth resident, Ian Fotheringham, was arraigned on Friday, September 12, 2025, in Barnstable District…

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D.A.: 18-year-old arrested and held without bail as he was allegedly preparing to use a firearm at a school in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois and Falmouth Police Chief Jeff Lourie announced Friday that Ian Fotheringham, 18-years-old, of Falmouth, MA, has been arraigned on criminal charges for his role in making threats about conducting a school shooting. In August of…

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FORMER BOSTON BRUIN, BARNSTABLE HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF FAMER ARRESTED FOR ENTICING MINOR CHILD FOR PAID SEX, COPS SAY [HN VIDEO] »

BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS – Eric Nickulas, 50, of West Barnstable, was arraigned today in Barnstable District Court for “Enticement of Child Under 18 by Electronic Communication,” according to court documents. More specifically, Nickulas, allegedly by “electronic communication, knowingly enticed…

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Marstons Mills Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges Following CyberTip Investigation »

MARSTONS MILLS, MASSACHUSETTS – According to a Barnstable Police media statement, on September 4, 2025, a 39-year-old Marstons Mills resident, Dane Hitchins, was arrested on charges of possession of child pornography following a coordinated investigation by the Barnstable Police Department, the United…

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39-year-old Marstons Mills man arrested on child pornography charges »

MARSTONS MILLS – From Barnstable Police: On September 4, 2025 Barnstable Police Detectives, with the assistance of the United States Secret Service Cyber Fraud Task Force and the Barnstable Police K-9 Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence located in Marstons Mills, MA. As a result of the…

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9/11 remembrance ceremonies held across Cape Cod »

Ceremonies were held across Cape Cod to remember the victims of the 9/11 terror attacks 24 years ago today. (this article will be updated as available) PROVINCETOWN – The post 9/11 remembrance ceremonies held across Cape Cod appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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The Assassination of Charlie Kirk: A Tragic Loss Amid Rising Political Violence »

Above: Charlie Kirk speaking at the 2025 Student Action Summit in Tampa, Florida – Gage Skidmore photo/ HN edits   OREM, UTAH  –  Earlier today – September 10, 2025 – Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot while…

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MedFlight requested after serious bicycle crash in Harwich »

HARWICH – Two people were injured in a collision between two bicycles in Harwich. The incident happened around 10:30 AM Wednesday on the Cape Cod Rail Trail off Route 124. Firefighters had to use the Jaws of Life to free at least one of victims from the wreckage of the bicycles. A MedFlight helicopter…

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Traffic stop, warrant arrest leads to drug trafficking charges »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: While on patrol Saturday, a Yarmouth Police Officer was traveling on Route 28 when he discovered the car traveling in front of him had an overdue inspection. The officer initiated a traffic stop and the car pulled into the busy Cape Cod Farms gas station stopping…

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9/11 remembrance ceremonies slated on 24th anniversary of terror attacks »

CAPE COD – 9/11 remembrance ceremonies will be held across the Cape to mark the 24th anniversary of the terror attacks. PROVINCETOWN – Provincetown Police, Fire and EMS personnel, along with representatives of US Coast Guard Station Provincetown will remember and pay respects those who lost…

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