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One injured in car vs scooter crash in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A car and scooter collided in Falmouth shortly after noon Thursday. The crash happened on Main Street (Route 28) between Scranton Ave. & Falmouth Heights Road. The scooter operator was transported to Falmouth Hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. The…

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Morning commute stalled by crash on Route 6 in Eastham »

EASTHAM – A two-vehicle crash stalled the morning commute in Eastham. The collision happened around 7:30 AM on State Highway (Route 6) just west of the fire station. Two people were evaluated but no serious injuries were reported. Traffic was diverted until the vehicles could be towed. Eastham…

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¡FAVOR, TEN CUIDADO!  (Please, be careful!) »

  [HN PHOTO NOTES] So, I look up and I see several adorable little children, apparently riding with their mothers on e-scooters. And my first thought is “how cute!” But then my immediate second thought upon seeing the little faces, hands, and feet – not to mention my memories the…

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Brewster Fire offers Citizens Fire Academy »

BREWSTER – Brewster Fire is officially accepting applications for their Citizens Fire Academy this fall! Everyone is welcome with preference given to the residents of Brewster. Be sure to get your application in before the limited spots available fill up. Get a front-row seat to the action at the…

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FEDS: STOUGHTON COP ALLEGEDLY MURDERED PREGNANT WOMAN, STAGED IT AS SUICIDE TO HIDE SEXUAL RELATIONSHIP WHEN SHE WAS A MINOR »

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – [DOJ MEDIA STATEMENT / NO BOOKING PHOTO]  –  A former Stoughton, Mass. police officer has been charged in federal court in Boston with allegedly murdering a young woman to prevent her from disclosing information about his longstanding sexual exploitation of her…

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Two divers safe after running into distress off Sandwich »

SANDWICH – Sandwich Fire and Rescue responded to First Beach on Town Neck Road shortly after 6:30 PM Wednesday after a report of two divers in distress. According to reports, a Good Samaritan assisted one of the divers out of the water. The other was able to get out of the water on their own. […]…

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GHOST GUN, HIGH CAP. MAGS., NEARLY $52K FOUND IN DRUG TRAFFICKER’S SAFE, COPS SAY… »

    [FPD MEDIA STATEMENT]  Falmouth Police Officers, working with the Massachusetts State Police and the DEA Cape Cod Drug Enforcement Taskforce, arrested Kane Washington (31, Falmouth) yesterday after a four month long investigation. Mr. Washington was stopped in his car and found to…

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Volatile substances safely detonated safely in Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – From Barnstable Police: No two days are ever the same! Special thanks to the Massachusetts State Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal team for assisting us with some volatile substances that were dropped off. Black powder is typically safe for long periods of time if properly stored.…

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Traffic crash reported on Route 6 in Wellfleet »

WELLFLEET – A traffic collision was reported on Route 6 in Wellfleet sometime before 4 PM Wednesday. The crash happened by Old County Rd. An ambulance from Truro Fire responded to assist with patient care. Traffic delays were likely in the area. Wellfleet Police are investigating the cause of the…

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Two people evaluated after traffic crash in Eastham »

EASTHAM – Two people were evaluated after a traffic crash in Eastham shortly after 2:30 PM Wednesday. The collision happened on State Highway (Route 6) at Brackett Road. Traffic was diverted around the scene and back ups were reported in the area of the busy intersection. The cause of the crash…

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