Crime & Safety
Child Porn Arrest: Yarmouth Man Charged After Online Tip
James Lawrence, of Yarmouth, was charged with child pornography possession; police said he stored images on his phone.
YARMOUTH, MA — A Yarmouth man was charged with child pornography possession this week after police said they received an online tip.
James Lawrence, 48, of 61 Witchwood Rd., was arrested Wednesday.
Police said they found two child pornography images on his phone.
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Yarmouth police and the State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force said they launched an investigation into Lawrence on Tuesday after receiving a Cyber Tipline report.
Lawrence's bail was set at $40 pending an arraignment, police said.
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