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19-Year-Old Hyannis Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges »

HYANNIS – From Barnstable Police: On April 23rd, 2026 Barnstable Police Detectives, with the assistance of the United States Secret Service New England Cyber Fraud Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence located in Hyannis, MA. As a result of the search warrant, 19-year-old Joao Nascimento…

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Permit fire flares out of control in Cotuit »

COTUIT – A permit fire reportedly got out of control in Cotuit Friday afternoon. Fire officials reported about a 1/4 acre was burning on Trout Brook Road shortly before 2:30 PM. Additional fire crews were called as they worked to protect residences in the area. CWN will bring you further details…

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Plymouth, State Police on scene of fatal crash »

PLYMOUTH – From Plymouth Police: At approximately 9:45 AM, Plymouth Police received multiple calls reporting a two-vehicle motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Plimoth Patuxet Highway and State Road. Upon arrival, responding officers and Plymouth Fire personnel rendered aid to both operators.…

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Just in: Prescribed burn in Mashpee today (Friday) »

MASHPEE – From Mashpee Fire: The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and MassWildlife, in cooperation with the DCR Fire Control District 1, the Mashpee Fire Department, and other partners, are planning to conduct a prescribed fire at the Mashpee Pine Barrens WMA and on Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal lands in Mashpee,…

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Barnstable Police seek person of interest in Sunday brush fire »

COTUIT – From Barnstable Police: On Sunday, 04/12/26, at about 11:30 AM, the Cotuit, Mashpee, COMM, Sandwich, West Barnstable, Hyannis and State DCR Fire Departments responded to a large brush fire on the Cotuit/Mashpee town line between Route 28 and Strafford Ponds Rd. The fire consumed approximately…

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Two-vehicle crash snarls traffic on Route 28 in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Two vehicles collided on Falmouth Road (Route 28) in Hyannis about 7:10 PM Thursday, The crash between Hiramar Road and Walton Avenue left both cars heavily damaged and caused traffic delays. The drivers were evaluated for possible injuries. Barnstable Police are investigating the cause…

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Breaking: Fuel tanker jackknifes in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A gasoline tanker truck jackknifed in Falmouth sometime after 10 AM Thursday. The incident happened at the Speedway gas on Sandwich Road at Nathan Ellis Highway (Route 151). The tank portion of the JP Noonan tractor-trailer was left leaning at a precarious angle. Officials have evacuated…

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Man safe after falling out of boat on Chatham pond »

CHATHAM – Chatham officials responded to Oyster Pond shortly before 10 AM Thursday after the Harbormaster received a report of a person overboard from a vessel that was going in circles unmanned. According to reports the boater was found safe on the shore of the pond and was evaluated by EMTs for…

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Former director of food services for Plymouth Public Schools charged with stealing food and equipment for side business »

BOSTON, MA – From U.S. Attorney Boston: The former Director of Plymouth Public Schools’ Food Services program has been charged in connection with a long-running fraud scheme that began in 2014 in which he allegedly stole food and commercial kitchen equipment for use and sale at his private…

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Barnstable Police seek missing man »

HYANNIS – From Barnstable Police: The Barnstable Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Michael Bearse Jr., who was reported missing from his Hyannis residence. Bearse is a white male with balding hair. He is 6’1″ tall and was last seen wearing blue jeans,…

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