WEST YARMOUTH — Legal experts and officials from Gov. Charlie Baker's office will hold two seminars Thursday aimed at educating local lawyers about the process of obtaining judgeship, according to a statement from the office of Joseph Ferreira, governor's councillor from District 1.One seminar, sponsored by the Barnstable County Bar Association, will be held at 2:45 p.m. at the Yarmouth House restaurant on Route 28 in West Yarmouth, according [...]
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Seminar to acquaint Cape lawyers with judicial selection process
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Dennis man denies armed robbery charges
ORLEANS — A 19-year-old Dennis man pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Orleans District Court to charges he robbed a man at knifepoint and stole sneakers the victim intended to sell him.Brandon Eldridge is charged with armed assault with intent to rob and larceny under $250. A 15-year-old Yarmouth boy who allegedly held the knife and threatened the victim also was charged, but his records are not available because he is a juvenile. According to a report by Dennis police [...]
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Man charged with OUI, third offense, after allegedly speeding past trooper
BARNSTABLE — A Kingston man pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Barnstable District Court to multiple traffic offenses after allegedly speeding past a state trooper while driving drunk, according to court documents.Robert Janvrin , 53, pleaded not guilty to operating under the influence of alcohol, third offense; unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle; negligent operation of a motor vehicle; and speeding, according to documents.At 9:26 p.m. Friday, a state police trooper [...]
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Man admits to running over woman in Bourne
FALMOUTH — A Plymouth man was placed on probation for one year after admitting to running over a woman who was trying to stop him from driving drunk in Bourne earlier this year.Scott Hill, 49, admitted sufficient facts Tuesday in Falmouth District Court to charges of assault and battery and reckless operation of a motor vehicle, according to court documents. He also pleaded guilty to leaving the scene.Bourne police were called in April to Eastern Inn in Buzzards Bay, [...]
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Falmouth lawyer nominated as judge
BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker on Wednesday nominated a Falmouth man to be an associate justice of the district court, according to a statement from the governor's office.Paul G. Pino serves as legal counsel to the Progressive Casualty Insurance Co. in Dedham and lives in North Falmouth with his family, the statement says.“Paul Pino’s breadth of experience in district court and distinguished litigation skills will serve the commonwealth well ...." the [...]
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Falmouth police say woman threatened them with animals
FALMOUTH — An East Falmouth woman pleaded not guilty in Falmouth District Court Tuesday to animal cruelty and disorderly conduct after she repeatedly struck a pit bull with a leash outside of a convenience store in Falmouth, according to police and court records.Police were called to the 7-Eleven on Main Street on Oct. 8 after receiving reports that the woman, later identified as Amanda Whitman, 43, hit the dog and was dragging it, Falmouth police wrote in their report. [...]
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East Falmouth man pleads guilty to larceny, conspiracy
FALMOUTH — An East Falmouth man accused of stealing a skid steer tractor from a Scraggy Neck work site in June pleaded guilty in Falmouth District Court on Wednesday to conspiracy and larceny over $250, according to court documents.Scott Geggatt, 51, was given a one-year suspended sentence and will be on probation for two years.On June 2, Bourne police responded to a report of the tractor missing from Scraggy Neck Road. Police found security footage from a guard [...]
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Centerville man pleads not guilty to assault charges
BARNSTABLE — A Centerville man faces criminal charges in connection with a violent assault that occurred in July.Len Silva, 45, pleaded not guilty to assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery on a family or household member and vandalizing property during an arraignment at Barnstable District Court on Tuesday.Silva allegedly pushed a woman during an argument on July 21, pushing her into a TV stand and causing the TV to fall on her head, according [...]
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Neighbors object to dog's return after Sandwich attack
Hearing Oct. 25 to determine if animal a danger.
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Hyannis man pleads guilty to indecent exposure
BARNSTABLE — A 31-year-old Hyannis man will be on probation until April 10, 2019, after pleading guilty Wednesday in Barnstable District Court to a charge of indecent exposure.As part of his sentencing, Alexander Higgins is to have no contact with his victims or any children under 16, to stay on his prescription medications, remain drug- and alcohol-free and go for sex offender counseling evaluation and aftercare if appropriate.Higgins, whose profession was listed [...]
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Cotuit man pleads not guilty to rape charges
BARNSTABLE — A 26-year-old Cotuit man pleaded not guilty Thursday in Barnstable District Court to two counts of rape.Derryck D. Carpenter is scheduled for a probable cause hearing Nov. 27.According to court records, a complaint against Carpenter was issued Sept. 15, and the date of the alleged offense was Feb. 12.Carpenter’s attorney, Drew Segadelli, has requested to see all copies of communication between Carpenter and the alleged victim. [...]
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Driver faces OUI charge after Mashpee crash
MASHPEE — Mashpee police said a driver will be charged with operating under the influence of alcohol and negligent driving following a four-car collision on Great Neck Road North Thursday morning.Mashpee police Lt. Tom Rose said it appears the driver, whom he did not identify, crossed over the center line.The crash, which occurred around 6:30 a.m., is still under investigation, Rose said.The impaired driver was taken by ambulance to Falmouth Hospital for [...]
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Hyannis man denies assault with knife
BARNSTABLE — A Hyannis man pleaded not guilty Friday in Barnstable District Court to three charges stemming from an alleged assault Thursday night, according to court documents.William Logan, 54, was arraigned on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery on a family or household member and threat to commit a crime, documents show.Just before 7 p.m. Thursday a Barnstable police officer responded to a disturbance at a Main Street apartment, [...]
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Nauti-Block leader convicted in assault on jail officer
Denzel Chisholm, already serving time on federal drug charges, receives 8-year sentence.
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Nauti-Block leader convicted of assault on jail officer
Denzel Chisholm, already serving time on drug charges, receives 8-year sentence.
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Dennis firefighter charged with assault, animal cruelty
Sebastian Pessini held without bail pending dangerousness hearing.
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Cape forum to take diverse look at policing
Criminologist behind 'Broken Windows' theory to lead discussion.
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Children's Cove marks 20 years of aiding young victims
Center offers safe place, advocacy in sexual abuse cases.
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2 Nauti-Block associates sentenced
Shaun Miller gets 90-month term; Browning Mejia, 10 months.
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Firefighter charged with assaults has prior conviction
Sebastian Pessini attacked another woman, was banned from beach
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