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Grand jury indicts Sandwich man on manslaughter chargers following investigation »

SANDWICH – From the Cape & Islands District Attorney’s office: Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois Friday announced that on March 21, 2025, a Grand Jury indicted Thomas Hayes, 23 years old, of Sandwich, MA, for his role relating to the death of a 71-year-old woman,…

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GRAND JURY INDICTS 23-YEAR-OLD CAPE MAN ON MANSLAUGHTER CHARGES AFTER DEATH OF HIS 71-YEAR-OLD MOTHER, DA SAYS… »

[Media statement from the office of Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert Galibois] Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois today announced that on March 21, 2025, a Grand Jury indicted Thomas Hayes, 23 years old, of Sandwich, MA, for his role relating to the death of a 71-year-old…

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Vehicle overturned at entrance to Yarmouth Disposal area »

YARMOUTH – Just after 3 PM Friday a vehicle entering the Yarmouth Disposal Area on Forrest Road struck a tree and rolled over. The driver of the Toyota Camry was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Yarmouth Police are investigating the crash. The post Vehicle overturned at entrance…

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Vehicle strikes dollar store in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A van struck the Dollar General store at 447 Route 28 in Yarmouth just after 9:30 AM Friday. The driver was not injured and no one in the store was hurt. A building inspector was called to check the damage. Yarmouth Police are investigating the incident. Photos by John P. Carroll/CWN…

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Three-vehicle crash temporarily closed section of Scenic Highway in Bourne »

BOURNE – A three-vehicle crash was reported on the Scenic Highway (Route 6) eastbound near the off ramp from Route 3 about 6:20 AM Friday. At least one person as transported to a hospital. The eastbound lanes were closed from Church Lane to the Route 3 ramp. The highway has since reopened. The…

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Two vehicles collide on Route 28 in Bourne »

BOURNE – Two-vehicles collided on MacArthur Boulevard (Route 28) at Waterhouse Road about 6:30 PM. At least two people were evaluated but there did not appear to be any serious injuries. Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The post Two vehicles collide on Route 28 in Bourne appeared…

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Sandwich Police investigating two-car crash Thursday afternoon »

SANDWICH – Sandwich Police are investigating a two-car crash Thursday afternoon. It happened about 4:30 at Great Hill and Farmersville Roads. No serious injuries were reported but traffic was tied up in the area. The post Sandwich Police investigating two-car crash Thursday afternoon appeared first…

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WOMAN CHARGED W/ MANSLAUGHTER AFTER TODDLER’S DEATH IN UNATTENDED CAR ON VINEYARD »

[DA’S MEDIA STATEMENT] Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois today announced that charges against Aimee Cotton, age 41, of Martha’s Vineyard, have been upgraded to manslaughter, following a thorough investigation into her involvement of leaving a young child unattended in her…

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Martha’s Vineyard woman charged with manslaughter after toddler’s death in unattended car on Vineyard »

MARTHA’S VINEYARD – From Cape & Islands District Attorney’s office: Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois today announced that charges against Aimee Cotton, age 41, of Martha’s Vineyard, have been upgraded to manslaughter, following a thorough investigation into…

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Man taken to trauma center after fall from roof at Bourne construction site »

BOURNE – A man was transported to an off-Cape trauma center after reportedly falling two stories from a roof. The incident happened atva construction site on Williston Road about 10:30 AM Thursday. Further details were not immediately available. The post Man taken to trauma center after fall from…

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