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Barnstable Sgt. Sean Sweeney retires after nearly 50 years on the job »

HYANNIS – From Barnstable Police: Tuesday marked the end of an era – Sgt. Sean Sweeney is working his last scheduled detail with the Barnstable Police Department. Sean started his law enforcement career in 1978 as a BPD Summer Officer. He was hired full-time by Falmouth PD in 1980 and returned…

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Car strikes traffic light control box in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A car struck a traffic light control box in Yarmouth around 11:15 PM Tuesday. The crash happened on Willow Street by Higgins Crowell Road. Two people were transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Yarmouth Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The traffic lights…

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PROVIDENCE MAN CHARGED W/ TRAFFICKING FENTANYL & UNLAWFUL FIREARM POSSESSION AFTER FLEEING HYANNIS TRAFFIC STOP: BPD »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS –  According to a Barnstable Police Department media statement, on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at 9:45 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a red Jeep Grand Cherokee for several traffic violations. The Jeep initially pulled over and came to a stop on Main Street. Patrol…

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Harwich Fire reminds people to leave suspicious items in place, do not bring to the station »

HARWICH – Earlier today a citizen brought this bag into the Public Safety Complex. These items were found in a house that was being cleaned out. Harwich Police and Fire secured the items and the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad was notified. The items were later destroyed by a controlled detonation.…

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One person seriously injured in Sandwich crash »

SANDWICH – One person was seriously injured in a traffic crash in Sandwich about 5 PM Tuesday. The crash happened at Tupper Road and Route 130. Firefighters had to use the Jaws of Life to free some of the occupants. The most seriously injured was transported to an off-Cape trauma center. Another…

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Person rescued after sailboat capsizes off Brewster »

BREWSTER – One person were rescued after their sailboat capsized off Brewster. It happened just after 4:30 PM Tuesday off Ellis Landing Beach. The two people on the crash were plunged into the chilly waters. Brewster, Dennis and Eastham rescue boats responded to the scene. Because of uncertainty…

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***  WATCH ***  CRASH INVOLVING SANDWICH PUBLIC SCHOOL VAN SENDS 5 TO CCH FOR EVALUATION… MIDCAPE TRAFFIC BOTTLENECK »

WEST BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS –  Five school van passengers were taken to Cape Cod Hospital for evaluation of possible minor injuries after a collision with a Toyota sedan this afternoon on Route 6.  At around 1:30 p.m., state police and firefighters responded to the Mid-Cape Highway westbound…

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Extrication needed for traffic crash on Route 137 in Brewster »

BREWSTER – A serious crash was reported in Brewster around 4:15 PM Tuesday. The crash happened on Long Pond Road (Route 137) by the Laurel School. Officials called for the Jaws of Life to extricate a victim from the wreckage. Traffic delays were likely in the area and motorists were urged to seek…

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Fire breaks out at Tisbury apartment complex »

TISBURY – Fire broke out at an apartment complex in Tisbury on Martha’s Vineyard shortly before 3:30 PM Tuesday. The fire was reported at the Havenside Apartments at 145 Main Street. There were no immediate reports of injuries. Further details were not immediately available. The post Fire…

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Hyannis traffic stop leads to drug and weapon charges »

HYANNIS – From Barnstable Police: On Sunday May 26, 2024 at 9:45 PM, Officers Kristina Gustafson and John Gardiner observed a Red Jeep Grand Cherokee commit several traffic violations on Main St. Hyannis and they subsequently stopped the motor vehicle for those violations. Officers Gustafson and…

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