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No injuries but traffic delays after two vehicles collide on Route 25 before Bourne Bridge »

BOURNE – Two vehicles collided on Route 25 in Bourne before the Bourne Bridge sometime after 10:30 AM. One of the vehicles appeared to have struck the guardrail. No injuries were reported but traffic was delayed in the area. Mass State Police are investigating the cause of the collision. Photos…

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Orleans firefighters battle large mulch fire near transfer station »

ORLEANS – From Orleans Police: Thursday morning, Orleans Police Officers and Orleans Fire Department responded to a report of a mulch fire near the transfer station off Lots Hollow Road. Nobody was injured and the fire was contained and extinguished. The post Orleans firefighters battle large mulch…

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Traffic crash causes traffic delays on Route 28 in Centerville »

CENTERVILLE – A three-vehicle crash caused traffic slowdowns in Centerville. The collision happened sometime after 9:30 AM Thursday on Falmouth Road (Route 28) at South County Road. Three ambulances were called to the scene. Barnstable Police were on scene detouring traffic and investigating the…

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***  AUDIO ***  POLICE INVESTIGATING “GUNSHOTS” AT HYANNIS CONDO COMPLEX »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN “VIDEO” NOTES – DEVELOPING] – As you will hear in the following HN “video,” and according to civilian sources, the Barnstable Police Department appears to be investigating a number of gunshots fired from outside of the Cape Crossroads Condominiums at 800 Bearses…

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FALMOUTH PD SURVEILLANCE LEADS DRUG CHARGES, ONGOING FIREARM INVESTIGATION… »

  FALMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS – [Falmouth PD media statement – March 12, 2025] – On the evening of March 11, 2025, Falmouth Police conducted surveillance at a residence on Central Avenue suspected of involvement in narcotics activity. At approximately 7:00 PM, officers observed a vehicle…

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Barnstable Police investigating after reports of gunshots fired at Hyannis condo complex »

HYANNIS – Barnstable Police are investigating after reports of gunshots being fired shortly before 8:30 PM Wednesday. The incident reportedly happened at the Cape Crossroads complex at 800 Bearse’s Way. Initial reports did not indicate anyone being hit by the gunfire. CWN will bring you further…

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Stakeout on Central Avenue in Falmouth leads to two arrests, seizure of illegal firearms »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: On the evening of March 11, 2025, Falmouth Police conducted surveillance at a residence on Central Avenue suspected of involvement in narcotics activity. At approximately 7:00 PM, officers observed a vehicle make a brief stop at the residence, behavior consistent…

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***  WATCH ***  CREWS BATTLE TWO-ALARM STRUCTURE FIRE IN HYANNIS [RAW HN FOOTAGE] »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS –  [HN VIDEO NOTES]  –  The following is raw HN footage of firefighters battling what turned out to be a two-alarm structure fire.  The fire broke out inside a separate commercial building behind Ocean State Job Lot, in the area of 379 Iyannough Road (Route…

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Fire breaks out in commercial building in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Fire broke out in a commercial building in Hyannis shortly after 1 PM Wednesday. Fire crews responded to 379 Iyannough Road (Route 28) and discovered smoke showing from a metal clad structure behind the strip mall housing the Eastern Bank across from the airport. CWN will bring you further…

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Deck fire causes damage to Falmouth home »

FALMOUTH – Fire broke out below the deck of a house in Falmouth shortly after noon Wednesday. Firefighters responded to a residence on Ravenwood Road and were able to douse the flames. The quick work by firefighters minimized damage to the house. Every was able to safely evacuate and no injuries…

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