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Electrical issue causes fire damage to house in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – An electrical issue caused a small fire on the exterior shingles of a house in Hyannis shortly after 1:30 PM Saturday. Firefighters responded to Seventh Avenue and discovered a neighbor had put out the fire. Crews checked to make sure the flames hadn’t spread inside the building.…

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Several ambulances called to crash at busy Hyannis intersection »

HYANNIS – At least three ambulances were called to a collision in Hyannis sometime before 1:30 PM Saturday. The crash happened at Falmouth Road (Route 28) and Bearse’s Way. The extent of injuries was not immediately clear. Traffic was tied up at the major intersection while the scene was…

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No serious injuries reported after crash involving Wareham Police cruiser »

WAREHAM – A Wareham Police Cruiser was involved in a traffic crash just after 12:30 PM Saturday. According to reports, the officer was responding with lights and siren to an emergency call when the collision with a minivan occurred on Union Street at 12th Street. The cruiser suffered heavy damage.…

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***  LISTEN ***  COTUIT CRIME SCENE: MAN FOUND BADLY INJURED IN ROADWAY, ACCUSED HIT & RUN DRIVER ARRESTED IN MARSTONS MILLS »

COTUIT, MASSACHUSETTS –  [DEVELOPING]  –  An adult male was reportedly found in the roadway, badly injured last evening after an alleged hit and run closed down Route 28 as police investigated. At around 10:00 p.m. Friday evening, Barnstable Police rushed to a crash possibly involving…

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Barnstable Police sergeant promoted to Lieutenant »

HYANNIS – The Barnstable Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of Sergeant Jason Laber to the Rank of Lieutenant. Lieutenant Jason Laber was raised in New Bedford and served with the New Bedford Police Department from 1996 – 1999. In 1999 he transferred to the Barnstable Police…

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Driver extricated after rollover crash in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A traffic crash left a car on its side in Falmouth. The crash happened shortly before 11:30 PM Friday on North Falmouth Highway (Route 28A) at Rockledge Drive. Firefighter assisted the driver in getting out of the vehicle. There did not appear to be any serious injuries. The cause of…

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Bicyclist seriously injured in Cotuit »

COTUIT – A bicyclist was seriously injured in Cotuit about 10 PM Friday. A passerby found the victim down on the road on Route 28. Barnstable Police are reportedly investigating the incident as a possible hit & run. Route 28 was closed between Route 130 and Santuit-Newtown while the scene was…

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Serious injury reported after car vs motorcycle crash on Route 6 in Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – A car and motorcycle collided on Route 6 in Barnstable. The collision happened about 9 PM Friday on Route 6 westbound about a more before Route 132 (Exit 68). One person was rushed to South Shore Hospital trauma center in Weymouth. Traffic was delayed in the area. The cause of the…

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Two-vehicle crash with rollover in Yarmouth sends two people to Cape Cod Hospital »

YARMOUTH – A two-vehicle crash left one car over turned and sent two people to Cape Cod Hospital. The crash happened eastbound by the North Main Street overpass. A passing Orleans Fire ambulance stopped to help out and transport one of the victims. Traffic delays were possible in both directions…

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Report of smoke prompts evacuation of Regal Cinemas at the Cape Cod Mall »

HYANNIS – A report of smoke in one of the Regal Cinemas at the Cape Cod Mall prompted the evacuation of all of the theaters at the complex about 8 PM Thursday. Firefighters confirmed light smoke in theater 10 and investigated to find the cause. No injuries were reported. It was believed a burnt…

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