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The latest local police and fire newsTV Thief caught with help of scanner listener; Child rescued after getting locked in
Centerville house fire quickly extinguished
CENTERVILLE - Anxious moments when a fire is spotted burning in the rear of a house in Centerville. Firefighters were called to 256 Stoney Cliff Road about 5:50 AM and were able to quickly knock down the flames and prevent any significant damage to the interior of the home. The occupants all escaped safely and no one was injured. Investigators are looking at the vent of a pellet stove being used for heat as a probable point of origin for the fire.
TV thief caught with help of scanner listener
WEST BARNSTABLE - Two people are under arrest by Barnstable Police charged with trying to steal two flat screen TVs from homes in West Barnstable. The Times reports about 10 AM a homeonwer on Willow Street in West Barnstable return home to find a man leaving with two TVs. The suspect later identifed as 25-year old Stephen Reddy of Plymouth reportedly apoligized to the owner, put the TVs down and fled. The homeowner gave police a description. That's when another citizen monitoring his police scanner spotted the suspect getting into a Ford Taurus with a woman driving. Police quickly caught up to the vehicle on Soft Shell Lane where both occupants fled. The woman 22-year old Colleen Bradley of Pembroke was quickly caught. A K-9 dog found Reddy a short time later, his clothes torn from running through thick brush. Reddy reportedly admitted to the break-in saying he needed money to buy heroin. Both suspects were charged with breaking and entering in the daytime to commit a felony and larceny over.
Toddler rescued after getting locked in
MARSTONS MILLS - A toddler was rescued by firefighters after apparently getting locked in a room at his Race Lane home early this morning.
Barnstable Police and Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills firefighters used ladders to reach the toddler who was not injured.
Rescuers are seen leaving the house after the rescue.
Photo courtesy of Frank Paparo/NEVN.
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the glass is 1/2 full not 1/2 empty...
Try to keep it postive..
I dont need your approval! You think your the blog police? ahemmm, Freedom of speech!!! For those that choose to rob , steal to support their drug habits and to just thieve are losers!THIS IS MY OPINION
I too, am just giving my opinion, nothing to get stressed over..as you said freedom of speech for all.
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