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Rail car catches fire at Joint Base Cape Cod »

JOINT BASE CAPE COD – A railroad call filled with construction debris caught fire at Joint Base Cape Cod about 8:30 AM Saturday. Firefighters responded to the Regional Transfer Station on Kittredge Road and extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported. The post Rail car catches fire at Joint…

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Driver seriously injured in car vs tree crash early Saturday morning in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A car slammed into a tree in Hyannis about 1:15 AM Saturday. The crash happened at the intersection of South and Pearl Streets. Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to free the driver who was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Barnstable Police are investigating the…

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*** FLASH *** HYANNIS WRECK: TREE STRIKE CRUMPLES PICKUP CAB, DRIVER BADLY HURT [HN VIDEO] »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] – A man (described as being approximately 42 years old) was seriously injured in a violent crash early this morning when his pickup truck slammed into a tree near the intersection of South Street and Pearl Street at around 1:15 a.m. The explosive impact,…

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New officers graduate academy, hit the streets »

PROVINCETOWN – From Provincetown Police: We would like to welcome Police Officers Jean Pierre Pacheco Narvaez and Caitrin Collins-Hazley to the Provincetown Police Department! They graduated today from the the 78th Recruit Officers’ Course at the Plymouth Police Academy and will start their field…

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No serious injuries after vehicle overturns on Route 6 in Bourne »

BOURNE – A vehicle overturned on Route 6 in Bourne shortly after 10:30 PM Friday. The crash happened eastbound near the Mid-Cape Connector exit. No serious injuries were reported. Mass State Police are investigating. Further details were not immediately available. The post No serious injuries after…

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60-YEAR-OLD FALMOUTH COCAINE TRAFFICKER ARRESTED AFTER PURSUIT, COPS SAY  »

FALMOUTH POLICE MEDIA STATEMENT: On Friday, September 5, 2025, at approximately 6:00 a.m., the Falmouth Police Department, in conjunction with the Massachusetts State Police, Sandwich PD, the Cape Cod DEA Task Force, and the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office, executed multiple search warrants in town…

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Video: Vehicle ends up on Verizon box in Dennis »

DENNIS – A Jeep Compass was left in a precarious state after somehow ending up on top of a Verizon box in Dennis. The crash happened around noon Friday on Great Western Road by Thayer Rd. The driver was not injured. Further details were not immediately available. Photo and video by Jake O’Callaghan/CWN…

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Nine month investigation leads to Falmouth man being charged with trafficking in cocaine »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: On Friday, September 5, 2025, at approximately 6:00 a.m., the Falmouth Police Department, in conjunction with the Massachusetts State Police, the Cape Cod DEA Task Force, and the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office, executed multiple search warrants in town following…

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Dump truck snags wires knocking out power in Marstons Mills »

MARSTONS MILLS – A dump truck snagged wires on on Old Post Road north of Route 28 in Marstons Mills late Friday morning. No injuries were reported. 66 Eversource customers lost power in the area. Further details were not immediately available. The post Dump truck snags wires knocking out power…

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Fire damages exterior of Dennis restaurant »

DENNIS – Firefighters responded to the Lost Dog Pub on Route 134 shortly after 9 AM Friday. A fire had started on the exterior of the structure which was quickly extinguished. Crews checked for any fire extension inside the building. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately…

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