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MedFlight requested after serious bicycle crash in Harwich »

HARWICH – Two people were injured in a collision between two bicycles in Harwich. The incident happened around 10:30 AM Wednesday on the Cape Cod Rail Trail off Route 124. Firefighters had to use the Jaws of Life to free at least one of victims from the wreckage of the bicycles. A MedFlight helicopter…

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Traffic stop, warrant arrest leads to drug trafficking charges »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: While on patrol Saturday, a Yarmouth Police Officer was traveling on Route 28 when he discovered the car traveling in front of him had an overdue inspection. The officer initiated a traffic stop and the car pulled into the busy Cape Cod Farms gas station stopping…

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9/11 remembrance ceremonies slated on 24th anniversary of terror attacks »

CAPE COD – 9/11 remembrance ceremonies will be held across the Cape to mark the 24th anniversary of the terror attacks. PROVINCETOWN – Provincetown Police, Fire and EMS personnel, along with representatives of US Coast Guard Station Provincetown will remember and pay respects those who lost…

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NEW JERSEY PREDATOR SENTENCED TO 12-14 YEARS FOR AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF HYANNIS CHILD »

Cape & Islands DA Secures Conviction After Extensive Police Investigation Uncovers Damning Evidence Against Cheldon Clare BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS  —  On Monday in Barnstable Superior Court  –  September 8, 2025  –  Cheldon Clare, a 46-year-old man from Hasbrouck Heights,…

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D.A.: Extensive and coordinated investigation leads to a sexual assault conviction of a male predator from New Jersey who groomed a 14-year-old girl »

HYANNIS – From the Cape & Islands District Attorney’s office: Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois announced Tuesday that on September 8, 2025, Cheldon Clare, 46 years old, of Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, was sentenced in the Barnstable Superior Court to 12-14 years…

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Traffic crash on Route 6 before Sagamore Bridge causes delays »

BOURNE – A traffic crash on Route 6 just before the Sagamore Bridge shortly before 11 AM Tuesday caused delays for motorists. A car and truck were involved in the collision. Am ambulance was called to evaluate a victim of the crash. Mass State Police were on scene of the crash. Further details…

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Developing: Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team activated for wide area search in Marston Mills »

MARSTONS MILLS – The Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team was activate shortly after 7:30 PM Monday for a wide area search. A command post was set up at the Cape Cod Airfield on Race Lane. According to reports, the missing subject was last seen on Crooked Cartway. A Mass State Police helicopter was…

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Lightning strike likely culprit as large tree brings down wires in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – A lightning strike was likely responsible for a large tree and wires coming down in a Sandwich neighborhood about noon afternoon. No injuries were reported at the scene on Summer Street. The post Lightning strike likely culprit as large tree brings down wires in Sandwich appeared first…

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Three ambulances called to traffic crash in front of Truro Public Safety Facility on Route 6 »

TRURO – A traffic crash was reported shortly before 8 PM Saturday on Route 6 by the Truro Public Safety Facility. Mutual aid ambulances from Provincetown and Wellfleet were called to the scene. Traffic was being detoured between Aldrich Road and South Highland Road. Truro Police are investigating…

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No injuries after Brewster Fire ambulance in minor crash on Route 6 in Harwich »

BREWSTER – A Brewster Fire ambulance enroute to Cape Cod Hospital was invlolved in a minor traffic crash. It happened shortly before 10 AM on Route 6. A second ambulance was called to complete the patient transport. No additional injuries were reported. Mass State Police are investigating the cause…

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