Police, Fire & Public Safety News

CCH on trauma alert after driver emerges from crash not visible from roadway…  [HN photos] »

                  MARSTONS MILLS – [HN PHOTO NOTES] – The driver of a SUV that left Route 28 and crashed about 15 to 20 yards into the woods last evening was transported to Cape Cod Hospital under a trauma alert. At about 11:30 p.m., Barnstable Police…

Full Story

April Fools Day “plunge” scheduled for April 7th in Chatham »

CHATHAM – Beginning in 2008, members of the Chatham Fire Department have taken part in an April Fools’ Day “plunge” at one of our local beaches. In the first year, there were only ten participants and $200 raised. The participants vowed to get together every year and to spread the word, hoping…

Full Story

“Career criminal” Darren Devine arrested on warrants in Boxford, MA »

BOXFORD, MA – A “career criminal” profiled by CWN on several occasions was arrested Tuesday in Boxford, MA. Darren Devine was found camping in a tree near the Masconomet High School. The school was put on lock down for a time while Devine was arrested on outstanding warrants from Cape…

Full Story

Yarmouth, Hyannis crashes under investigation »

YARMOUTH – Around 5:15 PM Tuesday, there was a two-vehicle crash at Forest Road and Lower Brook Road in Yarmouth. One party was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. About 30 minutes later there was a two-vehicle accident on Falmouth Road (Route 28) at the rear entrance to the…

Full Story

Fire burns through container of lawn chairs in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A fire burned a container of lawn chairs in Hyannis. The fire broke out in the rear of the Cape Codder Resort at 1225 Iyannough Road (Route 132). A Barnstable police officer arriving at the adjacent police station discovered the fire and called it in. Hyannis firefighters responded to…

Full Story

: Zimyua Strickland (TN) »

Zimyua Strickland, Age Now: 16, Missing: 03/22/2024. Missing From Pigeon Forge, TN. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Pigeon Forge Police Department (Tennessee)  1-865-453-9063.

Full Story

Missing: Jazmin Pellegrini (CA) »

Jazmin Pellegrini, Age Now: 15, Missing: 03/23/2024. Missing From PITTSBURG, CA. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office (California)  1-925-646-2441.

Full Story

: Makayla Holtkamp (VA) »

Makayla Holtkamp, Age Now: 15, Missing: 03/23/2024. Missing From HAMPTON, VA. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Hampton Police Department   (Virginia)  1-757-727-6111.

Full Story

BREAKING: Firefighters on scene of fully involved cottage in Eastham »

EASTHAM – Firefighters are on the scene of a fully involved cottage type structure in Eastham. The fire was reported on Bonoya Road off McKoy Rd about 10:45 AM Tuesday. There were no immediate reports of injuries. Mutual aid from surrounding towns were also responding. CWN will bring you further…

Full Story

Taxi, pickup collide sending cab into Hyannis hardware store »

HYANNIS – Shortly after 7 AM Tuesday morning there was a two vehicle crash on Main Street and Pleasent Street in Hyannis. A pickup truck and a Town Taxi Ford Crown Victoria involved with the taxi striking the front of Bradford’s Hardware store. A building inspector was called to the scene.…

Full Story

Junk Removal and House Cleanout Services

Sponsored by Junk Removal and Cleanout Services

Spring Cleaning? Rent a Roll-Off Dumpster

Sponsored by Cape Cod Dumpster

Cape Cod Home Watch & Property Check Patrol Services

Sponsored by Cape Cod Home Watch Services

Outdoor Home Security: 5 Steps to a Safer Home

Sponsored by All Cape Security Patrol