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Wareham firefighters battled brush fire Wednesday »

WAREHAM – On Wednesday, at about 3:10 PM, the Wareham Fire Department responded to a brush/woods fire to the rear of a residence on Holly Tree Lane. Assistant Chief Patrick Haskell arrived first reporting an active and expanding fire. Shortly thereafter, Chief John Kelley along with Brush breakers…

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***  WATCH ***  MAN W/ 4 WARRANTS FOUND HIDING UNDER VEHICLE AFTER REPORTEDLY FLEEING TRAFFIC STOP »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] – As you will see and hear in the following HN Video, at around 1:00 a.m. this morning, a Barnstable Police patrolman radioed that a driver had just fled on foot from a traffic stop behind some cottages on Pine Grove Avenue. Two occupants of the suspect’s…

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Falmouth Police seeking suspect in shoplifting incident at local CVS »

FALMOUTH – On Sunday, November 17, 2024, a male suspect shoplifted approximately $1,000 worth of merchandise from CVS on Davis Straits in Falmouth. We are seeking the community’s assistance in identifying him. If you have any information about this incident or recognize the individual, please…

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Two vehicle crash leaves car on its roof in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A two-vehicle crash left one car on its roof in Yarmouth. A Yarmouth Police officer came upon the crash at Long Pond Drive and Forest Road just after 9 AM. Two people in the overturned vehicle had to be extricated. Luckily all of the injuries appear non-life-threatening. Traffic detours…

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Charges filed, investigation continues after rear-end collision in Bourne leads to physical altercation »

BOURNE – Bourne Police report that on Tuesday at approximately 4:11 PM, Officers from the Bourne Police Department responded to the 800 block of the Scenic Hwy for a report of a motor vehicle crash. While en route to the area, officers were informed that someone in the area of the accident had…

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Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Offenses »

BOSTON, MA – An Orleans man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to child pornography offenses. Anthony Argo, 34, pleaded guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). U.S. District Court Judge Myong J. Joun scheduled sentencing for Feb. 25, 2025. Argo was arrested and…

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FEDS: ORLEANS MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO CHILD PORNOGRAPHY OFFENSES »

ABOVE: Anthony Argo, 2023 Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry photo/HN edits   BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – [DOJ MEDIA STATEMENT] – An Orleans man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to child pornography offenses. Anthony Argo, 34, pleaded guilty to possession of child sexual abuse…

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DRIVER CRASHES AFTER FLEEING TRAFFIC STOP AT HIGH SPEEDS, FALMOUTH COPS SAY… »

[FALMOUTH POLICE MEDIA STATEMENT – NOVEMBER 19, 2024] On Monday, November 18, 2024, at approximately 8:50 PM, Falmouth Police officers conducted a motor vehicle stop on Homestead Lane for speeding. During the stop, officers identified the driver as Elijah Williams, 28, of Falmouth. While interacting…

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Updated: Vehicle that allegedly failed to stop for police overturns in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A vehicle that allegedly failed to stop for Falmouth Police lost control and overturned. The crash happened on Menauhant Road by Beach Street. The driver was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital. From Falmouth Police: On Monday, November 18, 2024, at approximately 8:50 PM, Falmouth…

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Retired Sandwich Police Chief passes away »

SANDWICH – From Sandwich Police: Members of the Sandwich Police Department are saddened by the loss of Retired Police Chief and Select Board member, Michael J. Miller. Chief Miller began his career with the Sandwich Police Department in 1974. For the majority of his career he worked as the Community…

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