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WEST YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS – [DEVELOPING] – According to a 19-page sworn affidavit in support of obtaining a search warrant, a Special Federal Agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (“ATF”), described an ongoing investigation into two Brazilian National men residing…

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Bourne firefighters cover Plymouth station after large fire at condo complex »

PLYMOUTH – A large fire was reported at the Pine Hills Village Condominiums on Tideview Path in Plymouth just after 8 PM Friday. Due to the large amount of manpower called to the scene, a Bourne engine was called to cover one of the Plymouth fire stations. Further details were not immediately available.…

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Fire Marshal’s office investigating early morning pickup truck fire in Bourne »

 BOURNE – From Bourne Police: At approximately 2:36 AM on Friday, Bourne Police received multiple 9-1-1 calls for a vehicle fire on Crows Nest Drive. Bourne Fire was notified and responded. Officers arrived on scene to find active fire inside a pickup truck parked off the side of the roadway.…

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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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