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NEW DETAILS: ‘Satan,’ Alleged Hyannis Car Vandal, Identified »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — Earlier this week, HN reported on the arrest of a homeless man on six felony counts of malicious destruction of motor vehicles near the McDonald’s restaurant on North Street. Restrained in the back of a police cruiser last Sunday evening, the suspect cackled maniacally, screamed…

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Man facing larceny of a boat, firearm charges after Wellfleet incident last Saturday »

WELLFLEET – From Wellfleet Police: On Saturday, May 16, at approximately 6:53 PM, the Wellfleet Police Department received a report from a Wellfleet resident regarding the theft of his 2021 Robalo boat and trailer from his residence on Cove Road in Wellfleet. The reporting party stated that…

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Vehicle strikes tree and overturns in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A vehicle reportedly struck a tree and rolled onto its roof in Yarmouth about 5 PM Tuesday. The crash happened on Standish Way just off Route 28 in West Yarmouth. The driver was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. The collision is under investigation by Yarmouth Police.…

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Barnstable County officials consider loan program following Cape Cod winter power outages »

BARNSTABLE – A proposal that supporters said would help Cape Cod residents prepare for future power outages is being discussed by Barnstable County officials. The measure, titled the “Power Outage Resiliency Fund,” was discussed Monday during a hearing before the Barnstable County Assembly’s…

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Fire damages exterior of Orleans gas station »

ORLEANS – A fire that appeared to have started in bark mulch damaged the exterior of an Orleans gas station Tuesday morning. Firefighters responded to the Speedway Gas on South Orleans Road (Route 28) about 10 AM and were able to quickly douse the flames. Further details were not immediately available.

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Pickup overturns after colliding with school bus in Plymouth »

PLYMOUTH – It was a scary scene after a collision between a pickup and a school bus caused the pickup to overturn. The incident happened at the intersection of Commerce Way and Plympton Street. Luckily there were no kids on the bus and no serious injuries were reported. Plymouth Police are investigating…

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Mulch fire singes structure in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – From Sandwich Fire: The Sandwich Fire Department responded to a report of smoke and possible structure fire at 36 Torrey Road. On arrival units found an outside fire behind a detached garage in the mulch that spread up a partial side of the building. The fire did not extend into the…

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Fire rips through shed in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – Firefighters responded to an active blaze in a shed in Yarmouth shortly after 8 AM Monday. Crews worked quickly to keep the fire from spreading to the house on Laban Lane. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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SATAN STRIKES HYANNIS DRIVE-THRU! “I AM SATAN!” Maniac Vandalizes Multiple Cars at McDonald’s, Cops Say »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — The Prince of Darkness made a special appearance at the McDonald’s drive-thru on North Street last night — and he was in a destructive mood. Barnstable Police rushed to the scene after a wild-eyed man described as being in his late 50s, wearing a red hat, white T-shirt…

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Cape Cod judge to face charges in Boston courtroom »

BOSTON – Orleans District Court Judge Robert Welsh III is expected to appear in a Boston courtroom Monday on charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on a household or family member, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office. He was also reporedly charged with assault…

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