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Arrest in Yarmouth part of statewide sweep by ICE that netted 370 alien offenders »

BOSTON, MA – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and federal law enforcement partners apprehended 370 illegal aliens in Massachusetts during an enhanced targeted enforcement operation focusing on transnational organized crime, gangs, and egregious illegal alien offenders March 18-23. “The…

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370 ILLEGAL ALIEN OFFENDERS ARRESTED DURING 6-DAY MASSACHUSETTS SWEEP, ICE SAYS »

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS — [ICE MEDIA STATEMENT]  –  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and federal law enforcement partners apprehended 370 illegal aliens in Massachusetts during an enhanced targeted enforcement operation focusing on transnational organized crime, gangs, and egregious illegal…

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Two people taken to Cape Cod Hospital after traffic collision in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – Shortly after 4 PM Tuesday, two vehicles collided on Route 6A at Francis Helen Rd in Yarmouth port. The drivers of both vehicles were transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries There were major traffic delays in both directions on Route 6A until the scene was cleared. Yarmouth…

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ARRESTS MADE IN ANTHONY’S CUMMAQUID INN ARSON INVESTIGATION [HN VIDEOS] »

ABOVE: Aerial shot by Paul Leidenfrost from 11/3/24, YPD booking photos, HN edits and lettering inserts…   BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN NOTES] – The man and woman accused of burning the Anthony’s Cummaquid Inn to the ground last November, were set free on personal recognizance…

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Firefighters douse garage fire in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – Firefighters were called to a garage fire on Harris Hill Road in Falmouth just before 2 PM Monday. According to reports some debris caught fire and was doused. Fire crews checked to make sure the fire hadn’t spread into the walls of the attached garage. No injuries were reported.…

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Eastham Police to seek full accreditation from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission »

EASTHAM – Chief Adam Bohannon is pleased to announce that the Eastham Police Department will be seeking full accreditation from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission. A team of assessors from the commission is scheduled to arrive on Tuesday April 15, 2025, to begin examining various…

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***  WATCH ***  YARMOUTH MAN ACCUSED OF USING TRUCK AS A WEAPON AFTER TWO WOMEN STRUCK IN TIKI PORT PARKING LOT: ARRAIGNMENT FOOTAGE »

BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] –  As you will see and hear in the following HN video, Maxwell Dean, 21, of Yarmouth Port was arraigned in Barnstable District Court today, accused of fleeing the scene after striking two women with his pickup truck in the parking lot outside of the…

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Yarmouth and State Police arrest two for arson at Anthony’s Cummaquid Inn »

YARMOUTH – From Massachusetts Department of Fire Services: A four-month investigation has led to criminal charges against two man in last year’s fire at Anthony’s Cummaquid Inn, said Yarmouth Police Chief Kevin Lennon, Yarmouth Fire Chief Enrique Arrascue, and State Fire Marshal Jon Davine.…

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No serious injuries in three-vehicle crash in Orleans »

ORLEANS – No serious injuries were reported after a three-vehicle crash in Orleans. It happened about 10:45 AM on Main Street by Route 28. Orleans Police are investigating the crash. A CWN reader captured the scene. If you see breaking news and can safely take photos or video, please send them…

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Traffic crash on Route 6 by Route 134 causes lane closures »

DENNIS – A traffic crash caused detours for motorists on Route 6. The collision happened sometime before 2:30 PM Sunday near Route 134. Two people were transported to  Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Route 6 was closed between Route 124 and Route 134 while the scene was worked. Photots…

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