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Firefighters free man pinned by boat in Marstons Mills »

MARSTONS MILLS – Firefighters were able to free a man who reportedly became pinned under a boat. The incident happened shortly after 3 PM Friday in an area off Osterville/West Barnstable Road near Moniz Circle. Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills firefighters reportedly used air bags to lift…

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DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday »

CAPE COD – A reminder that local police departments will be participating in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday. Between 10 AM and 2 PM unused or unwanted medicines can be dropped off at the police station with no questions asked. No sharps or needles will be taken. The…

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CONVICTED DRUG TRAFFICKER SURVEILLED HIDING COCAINE STASH IN COTUIT WOODS, DETECTIVES REPORT »

COTUIT, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN NOTES] – Ever since this past October 2023, members of the Barnstable Police Department, along with members of the local Drug Enforcement Administration have had their eyes on Charles Curtis, 36, of Cotuit. Curtis has a long criminal history dating back nearly…

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Motorcyclist injured on crash on Route 6 on ramp in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A motorcyclist was injured in a crash on the Exit 72 on ramp from Willow Street to Route 6 westbound about 6 PM Thursday. The victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. The ramp was closed while the scene was worked. Further details were not immediately available. The post Motorcyclist…

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Dirt bike rider injured in Harwich crash »

HARWICH -A male on a motorbike hit a tree severely injuring his leg.    It happened on the south side of Route 6 parallel to Main Street Extension.  Dennis Police, Dennis Fire, along with Harwich Fire and Police all merged at 50 Main Street Extension in the back of a home found the victim lying on…

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Three-vehicle crash stalls traffic on Route 132 in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Barnstable Police reported a three-vehicle crash on Iyannough Road (Route 132) at Independence Drive in Hyannis about 10:45 AM Thursday. Hyannis EMTs were called to evaluate victims but no serious injuries were reported. Traffic delays were likely until the vehicles could be towed from…

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Person rescued after being stuck in waist deep mud in Harwich »

HARWICH – Harwich firefighters were called to an unusual rescue Thursday morning. A person had reportedly become stuck to their waist in mud. The incident happened sometime after 8:30 AM at the Herring River Bridge on Lower County Road. Crews were able to free the victim who was not injured. Further…

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***  WATCH ***  A “SHARK’S-EYE VIEW” FROM 9-FOOT FEMALE WHITE SHARK CRUISING WATERS OFF THE CAROLINAS »

Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Deploys Second-Ever Camera Tag on Great White Shark Chatham, Mass. – [AWSC MEDIA STATEMENT] – The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy (AWSC) has successfully deployed the second-ever camera tag on a great white shark off the southeast US. Working with charter captain…

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COPS INVESTIGATING SINGLE VEHICLE WEST BARNSTABLE CRASH [HN PHOTOS] »

      WEST BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS –  [HN PHOTO NOTES]  –  An older male was able to walk into the back of an ambulance without assistance after his Honda Pilot struck a utility pole last evening.  Airbags and crash curtains apparently deployed upon impact,…

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Car, tractor trailer collide on Route 132 in Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – A car and tractor trailer collided in Barnstable sometime after 9:30 AM Wednesday. The crash happened on Iyannough Road (Route 132) at Attuck’s Lane. EMTs evaluated the victims for possible injuries. Southbound traffic on Route 132 was down to one lane. Barnstable Police are…

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