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Car strikes building in Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – A car struck a building in Barnstable sometime after 3 PM Tuesday. The crash happened in the complex at 270 Communications Way. The driver was evaluated by EMTs and transported to Cape Cod Hospital. A building inspector was called to check the extent of the damage. The cause of the…

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Barnstable Police warn of Fake Federal Arrest Warrants scam »

BARNSTABLE – From Barnstable Police: SCAM ALERT – FAKE FEDERAL ARREST WARRANTS 🚨 The Barnstable Police Department is warning the public about a new scam involving fake U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) arrest warrants and fraudulent court documents. Scammers are contacting victims and claiming…

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Just Another Sunday Beatdown on the Hyannis Village Green [HN Photos] »

          “HyArts” for graffiti aficionados…   ABOVE: Late Sunday afternoon (8/2/26) on the Hyannis Village Green, Barnstable Police and a Hyannis Fire Department ambulance crew rolled up for the latest installment of downtown violence: a woman…

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Provincetown Police seek man and woman of interest »

PROVINCETOWN – From Provincetown Police: The Provincetown Police Department is seeking for the public’s assistance in identifying both the individual in the purple shirt and the individual accompanying him. There is no danger to the public at this time but any help is greatly appreciated. Please…

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Downed power line closes Center St. in Hyannis, cuts power to 250 Eversource customers »

HYANNIS – A downed power line forced the closure of Center Street in Hyannis shortly after 3:30 PM Monday. The wire apparently broke lose from its insulator causing an outage affecting 250 Eversource customers. Line crews were responding to repair the problem. Barnstable Police were detouring motorists…

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Person critically injured after being struck by falling tree in Plymouth »

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Driver escapes after car goes into water off dock in Chatham »

CHATHAM – A vehicle reportedly went off a dock into the water in Chatham shortly before 12:30 PM Monday. Rescuers responded to Ryder’s Cove Marina on Ryder’s Cove Road and determined the driver had escaped the car. He was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. A wrecker service was called…

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One person seriously injured in car vs pole crash in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – One person was seriously injured when a car struck a utility pole in Sandwich shortly before 10 AM Monday. The crash happened at Route 130 and Jan Sebastian Drive. MedFlight was not available due to weather so the victim was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital. Sandwich police called for crash…

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HIGH-RISK TAKEDOWN AT WEST YARMOUTH POND: SUSPECT IN WHITE MERCEDES SEIZED AFTER OVERNIGHT BOLO [HN PHOTOS] »

                        WEST YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — [DEVELOPING] — In a tense, high-risk arrest just before 6 p.m. Sunday, Barnstable and Yarmouth police officers approached a white Mercedes SUV with sidearms and rifles drawn as it sat…

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Local police departments schedule National Night Out events »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: Join the Yarmouth Police Dept. and other local Yarmouth departments next week for National Night Out! This free, family-friendly event is a fantastic way to build stronger community partnerships and enjoy an evening packed with fun for all ages. Come meet our officers,…

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