Orleans Man Wielding an Ax Charged with Home Invasion, Attempted Murder

Orleans Police LogoORLEANS – An Orleans man was arrested on multiple charges Monday afternoon including attempted murder and home invasion.

Jamie Hemple, 43, was scheduled for arraignment today in Orleans District Court.

Orleans police were called to a Pond Road home around 4:45 and were told the suspect was wielding an ax and a knife.

A woman was found with cuts consistent with an edged weapon after officers entered the home, according to police.

Police said Hemple was found in the home being restrained by two other victims and was taken into custody after a brief struggle.

One woman was taken to Cape Cod Hospital with injuries described as not life-threatening.

Hemple was charged with home invasion, attempted murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (ax), four counts of assault with a dangerous weapon (ax), two counts of intimidation of a witness, two counts of malicious destruction of property over $250 and resisting arrest.

He was also found to have an outstanding arrest warrant.

Police are continuing to investigate.



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