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74-year-old driver held without bail following police pursuit across Bourne Bridge »

BOURNE – From Cape & Islands District Attorney: Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois announced today that Armando Deleon, 74-years-old, of Falmouth, was arraigned on several charges out of the Falmouth District Court for his involvement in a police pursuit. On July 2, 2023,…

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Traffic crash jams traffic on Route 6 at Dennis/Harwich town line »

DENNIS – A traffic crash on Route 6 in Dennis at the Harwich town line jammed traffic. The collision involving three vehicles happened eastbound about 12:15 PM Several people were evaluated at the scene. State Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Further details were not immediately…

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American flags torn down from memorial overpass again as America celebrates 250th birthday »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: On the day before America’s 250th anniversary of it’s independence, American flags placed in honor of Purple Heart recipient Lance Corporal William Joseph Donovan Jr. have once again been ripped down from the West Yarmouth Road memorial bridge that bears his…

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Man injured after receiving electrical shock in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – A man was injured after receiving an electrical shock in Provincetown. Rescuers responded to Spiritus at 190 Commercial Street about 6 PM Thursday, where the victim was reportedly working on an electrical panel when there was an apparent malfunction. The victim was transported by…

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Mashpee Police seek to identify towing company »

MASHPEE – From Mashpee Police: Detective Brown is looking to identify the tow company in this photo. If you know the company or you are the company could you please contact Detective Brown at 508-539-1480 ext 7240. Thank you for your assistance!!

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Vehicle hits Bourne Council on Aging building »

BOURNE – A vehicle reportedly struck the Bourne Council on Aging building at 239 Main Street about noon Thursday. The driver was treated and released at the scene. A building inspector was called to check what was believed to be minor damage. Further details were not immediately available.

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Fire reported at Dennis motel »

DENNIS – Firefighters responded to the Travelodge on Route 28 in Dennis about 11:50 AM to find smoke showing from one of the rooms. No injuries were reported. Traffic delays were possible in the area. CWN will bring you further details as we get them.

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Breaking: Vehicle failing to stop for State Police causes crash on Bourne Bridge, heads toward Falmouth »

BOURNE – A vehicle allegedly failed to stop for State Police and took off at speeds reportedly exceeding 100 MPH. The vehicle caused a crash on the Bourne Bridge causing minor injuries to a trooper. The vehicle headed down MacArthur Boulevard (Route 28) into Falmouth. Officials terminated the pursuit…

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Bucket truck tips over in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH PORT – A bucket truck reportedly tipped over causing a worker to fall some 40 feet. The incident happened along the train tracks off Willow Street near Cross Street and appeared to involve a vehicle capable of traveling on the tracks. The worker was conscious and transported to Cape Cod…

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HN Photos from the Overnight: “Frog Parking Only” »

          ABOVE: Barnstable policemen conducted a traffic stop on a Mercedes-Benz sedan on Nightingale Lane near its intersection with Route 28 early this morning in front of a driveway clearly marked “Frog Parking Only.” Whether the driver identified as a frog remains unclear.…

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