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Newsby Staff WriterMay 15, 2018

New York Yankees Send Flowers to Agencies, Families of Fallen Officers

“I’m a die-hard Red Sox fan, and my first reaction was, ‘Call the delivery guy and tell him to take them back,’” said Frank Frederickson, the Yarmouth police chief. “I say that in jest, of course. That is a class move, and it meant a lot to us. All the guys came down and wanted to see it. They were like, ‘Are you kidding me?’”

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 19, 2018

Killing of Massachusetts Officer Renews Calls for State Death Penalty

The killing of a Massachusetts police officer has some Republicans calling for the reinstatement of the death penalty for the murder of law enforcement officers in the state.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 18, 2018

Video: Thousands Mourn Slain Massachusetts Officer

Members of the community, wearing blue, lined Route 28 Tuesday afternoon as police escorted Officer Gannon from the funeral home in Hyannis to the Yarmouth church. Thousands of officers from around the country were there for a walk-by and a moment of silence.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 18, 2018

Massachusetts' Top Court Strikes Down Ban on Civilians Owning Stun Guns

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled in the case of a man who was criminally charged for possessing a stun gun, holding that such weapons constitute “arms” as protected by the Constitution.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 17, 2018

Thousands Sign Petition for Tougher Bail After Massachusetts Officer's Murder

The Yarmouth Police Department created and shared the petitions saying judges need to be held accountable for releasing violent offenders while they are awaiting their court dates.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 16, 2018

Video: Slain Massachusetts Officer's Wounded K-9 on the Mend

Nero, the police K-9 wounded in a shooting that left his handler Officer Sean Gannon dead, is back on his feet and improving after surgery.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 13, 2018

Accused Killer of Massachusetts Officer Had 114 Prior Offenses

Yarmouth police Officer Sean Gannon was serving a warrant to Thomas Latanowich at a home in the Marstons Mills village in Barnstable when he was shot in the head and was killed, according to police.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 12, 2018

Massachusetts Officer Shot in Head Serving Warrant Has Died

Officer Sean Gannon was shot and killed Thursday while serving a warrant.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 12, 2018

Video: Massachusetts Officer Shot in Head Serving Search Warrant

A Yarmouth, MA, police officer suffered serious injuries after being shot while serving a search warrant at a Barnstable home.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 11, 2018

Thomson Reuters Recognizes Springfield Police Department with Everyday Heroes Award

As the recipient of the award, the Springfield PD received a $10,000 charitable donation made by Thomson Reuters on its behalf to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). The award and check presentation to department and NCMEC, respectively, occurred at a ceremony in Springfield last week.

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