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Another allegation made against Cape Cod camp

Posted on November 21st, 2011 No Comments

The Christian summer camp in Cape Cod, Camp Good News, was set to re-open this week after sexual allegations had caused the camp to shut it’s doors for the summer. Now, another victim has come forward claiming that he was also abused at the camp when he was a child.

The newest victim to step forward claims that he was molested while attending the camp at the age of 8. He states that he was sexually abused and beaten regularly while he was there.

At the time of the assault the victim told his father, who confronted the camp. The camp officials claimed that they had fired the individual, when in reality they had not, and that is the only reason why no further charges were pressed. The alleged molester died in 2009.

The investigation into these allegations as well as the other allegations is still ongoing.

If you have been accused of a sexual crime, please contact the experienced Massachusetts sex crime defense attorney James Powderly by calling 508-343-0676 today.

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Teen on probation arrested for drug charges

Posted on November 16th, 2011 No Comments

A Cape Cod teenager has been arrested on charges including theft and possession of heroin. The teenager was on probation for selling drugs during the time of his arrest.

The 19-year-old is considered to be a ring leader in a burglary attempt on a salon in the area. He faces violation of probation charges as well and the judge in his case is considering renewing a one-year jail sentence that was put aside in his previous hearing.

The teenager has a previous arrest record including two counts of driving while intoxicated and dealing prescription drugs. The bail in his most current arrest is set at $5,000 and if it is met the judge will issue a curfew for the 19-year-old.

If you have been charged with theft or fraud, you need experienced representation on your side. Please contact the Cape Cod theft and fraud attorney, James Powderly by calling 508-343-0676 today.

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14 year sentence given in Medicare fraud case

Posted on November 7th, 2011 No Comments

A Medicare fraud scheme has been uncovered in Detroit, Michigan with the ringleaders being two sisters. The women, who were at one point immigrants from Cuba, were sentenced to 14 years each for their part in the scheme.

The fraud began in Miami, Florida where the women were running a HIV-based clinic. They then moved their practice to Detroit, Michigan where they paid off black men in the area who had HIV and were eligible to receive HIV services through Medicare. The woman scammed the system out of more than $6 million.

They fled the country in 2007 and were ultimately discovered hiding out in Venezuela before they were taken into custody. The judge in the case gave each of them five years longer in prison than the original plea bargain outlined. They will each spend 14 years in prison and have been ordered to pay Medicare the $3.6 million that they personally gained from the scheme.

If you are currently facing Medicare fraud charges, please contact the Cape Cod Medicare Fraud Defense Attorney, James Powderly by calling 508-343-0676 today.

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Three employees fired on accusations of theft

Posted on October 31st, 2011 No Comments

Three employees of the Steamship Authority, SSA, have been fired due to allegations of theft. Two of the employees were parking lot attendants and the other a cashier for the company.

The Palmer Avenue lot in Falmouth, Massachusetts is where the foul play took place. The employees are accused of stealing money through parking lot tickets at the lot. It is expected that this has been going on for a number of years. SSA has no tolerance for theft in their company.

An investigation of these charges is still underway and at this time no further details of the actual scheme can be released to the public.

If you or someone you know has been charged with theft, please contact the Cape Cod theft and fraud attorney, James Powderly by calling 508-343-0676 today.

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Cape Cod father accused of drunk driving

Posted on October 24th, 2011 No Comments

A father accused of drunk driving while his 5-year-old son was in the car is claiming that the allegations are false.

Last Friday night, a car accident happened involving the Cape Cod man as well as an ambulance. According to the report issued by the Cape Cod police, the father was driving intoxicated when he failed to stop behind an emergency vehicle, crashing into the back of the vehicle. The ambulance had it’s lights on and the vehicle slammed into it again, this time becoming lodged into the back.

The man was arrested after police smelled alcohol on his breath and was reportedly wearing his shirt backwards. His son was taken to a local hospital and treated for minor injuries after being thrown from his seat due to not properly being fastened into the car. The Cape Cod man is denying these allegations, stating that his son was strapped into the car and definitely had a seat belt on.

The police are standing behind their report and the man is due back in court in November to face the charges against him.

If you have been charged with operating under the influence in the state of Massachusetts, please contact the Cape Cod OUI defense attorney, James Powderly by calling 508-343-0676 today.

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Rape charges filed against veteran Cape Cod firefighter

Posted on October 19th, 2011 No Comments

A veteran Cape Cod firefighter is being charged with the rape of a female teenager. He was arrested and taken to jail where he was discharged on $500 bond.

The charges pending against the longtime veteran paramedic and firefighter include two counts of rape and one indecent assault count on a person aged 14 or over.

The victim in this case is 17-years-old.

The Cape Cod firefighter has been put on administrative leave pending the results of his arraignment. The father of two who is divorced, believes that these charges will be dropped before a trial can come to fruition due to no criminal activity being reported.

If you have been charged with rape, please contact the Massachusetts rape defense lawyer James Powderly by calling 508-343-0676 today.

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Cape Cod’s Camp Good News forced to close it’s doors due to sexual allegations

Posted on October 12th, 2011 No Comments

At least nine people have come forward claiming they were abused while attending Cape Cod’s Camp Good News as children. The sexual assault occurred during different summers the victims spent at the Christian camp.

New legislation may make it possible for these adult-aged victims to finally receive justice for what happened to them during their childhood. In the state of Massachusetts, victims have until the age of 25 to report sexual abuse and until the age of 30 to report childhood rape.

Many factors contribute to victims waiting until they are grown adults to report their attackers including guilt and suppressed emotions.

Cape Cod’s Camp Good News closed it’s doors this summer once the sexual assault allegations were made public.

If you have been accused of a sexual crime, please contact the experienced Massachusetts sex crimes attorney James Powderly by calling 508-343-0676 today.

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Orleans police officer accused of driving drunk

Posted on September 7th, 2011 No Comments

Orleans police officer Anthony Manfredi has admitted to facts related to his DUI charge from last year.

Manfredi was charged with driving under the influence and negligent operation after he wrecked his vehicle in Mashpee on October 2nd of last year, crashing into a tree. Both Manfredi and his passenger sustained injuries from the accident.

According to Chief Jeffrey Roy, the 32-year-old is now working as a part-time dispatcher after being out of work for several months following the incident. The officer must pay $350 in court fees, attend alcohol education classes, and his driver’s license will be taken away for 45 days.

Although his charges have been continued without a finding for the past year, he must participate in a town disciplinary hearing.

If you have been charged with operating under the influence in the state of Massachusetts, please contact Cape Cod OUI defense attorney James Powderly by calling 508-343-0676 today.

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Woman hits landlord with tree branch, charged with assault

Posted on September 2nd, 2011 No Comments

A 19-year-old Springfield woman was charged with assault when she became violent towards her landlord and his son during an argument over electricity.

The tenant hooked her apartment, located on the third floor, to the electricity on the second floor. The landlord felt this was unsafe, and went to disconnect the electricity box in the basement. The woman followed the man and his 17-year-old son into the basement, where she struck both with a large tree branch.

According to police, there has been an ongoing feud between the woman and the landlord. Officers responded to the incident that took place on Massachusetts Avenue on Wednesday evening.

Although no hospitalization was required, the landlord’s son did sustain a gash to his head, and the woman now faces charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

If you have been charged with assault in Cape Cod, contact the Cape Cod assault attorneys of James Powderly by calling 508-343-0676 today.

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Harwich man charged with driving while intoxicated

Posted on August 24th, 2011 No Comments

A man from Harwich was caught driving under the influence in Dennisport Friday evening.

The 20-year-old man was driving on Depot Street in an Audi shortly after 9pm when the incident occurred. The driver lost control of the car, then drove through a fence and hit a tree along the car’s path. The vehicle finally came to a halt after striking a boat trailer.

According to a Dennis fire official, hydraulic tools were needed to remove the man from the vehicle. The 20-year-old sustained serious injuries, but they are believed to be non-life threatening. He was taken to the Cape Cod hospital for treatment.

The man has been charged with speeding, violation of a marked lane, and operating under the influence.

If you have been charged with operating under the influence in Massachusetts, you may be able to get your penalties reduced. Contact the Cape Cod OUI defense attorney James Powderly by calling 508-343-0676 today.

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